98 Grand Cherokee question

[nick86]

I have a customer asking me questions about his 98 Grand Cherokee I couldn't answer. So #1. Is a Durango steering gear box an upgrade like it is for our XJ's? #2. Is a direct bolt in? #3 what year Durango should he be looking for?

 

[CTeunuch]

Yes, Yes, not sure. I have one in my ZJ, didn't notice a huge difference, but it is a a little easier to turn the tires when I'm stopped. IIRC it's 3 turns lock to lock instead of 2.5, and I think mine is from a 98 Durango.

 

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

I had one from a 99 in my zj. Hated it. Lost a Good amount of critical turning radius. It DID turn smoother but I couldn't handle the trade off.

A zj box is also an upgrade for an xj. So I am content with running my zj box.

 

[Vanimal]

depends on the year and if you modify it to get the full 3.4 turns. some years do not have the internal stops, most do. you can remove them, do a search.