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Alright, there are alot of different options as far as steering goes for our Dana 30 Front Axles. There is a ton of info spread across in alot of threads. So I am going to try to bring it all together, as the question concerning steering comes up often. There are basically three categories concerning Complete Bolt on Steering Systems for Cherokees: Crossover using TRE's, Crossover using Heims, and Stock HD Replacement. I will list the options I have found in this order.
Crossover With TRE's
-----Arguably the Best Option for a Daily Driver that is wheeled regularily
Toys By Troy - True Crossover Steering
Uses a High Steer knuckle, combined with his Alumi-Flex Tie Rod and Drag Link. This kit retails for $950, $750 after a Core Return of your stock knuckles.
Offroad Only - U-Turn
Uses a set of brackets that bolt to the backside of your stock knuckles. Matching Tie Rod and Drag Links are constructed from 4130 Chromoly, finished in Hammerite paint. This kit retails for $649.
Sam's Offroad - Sam's Offroad HD Tie Rod and Drag Link Sytem
Utilizes a Tera Flex High Steer Knuckle, combined with a Rubicon Express Chomoly HD Tie Rod and Drag Link. This kit retails for $485.
Crossover With Heims
-----More Offroad Oriented
Phat Jeeps - Canyon Climber
Has the same basic mounting sytem as the Offroad Only set up with brackets that bolt to the backside of your stock knuckles. The main difference is the use of Heims in place of TRE's. In addition this mounting system seems to be stronger, and better designed. This Kit retails for $550.
Bullet Proof - Bullet Proof Steering
Uses a bolt that mounts through the knuckle to hold the Tie Rod on the bottom and the Drag Link over the top. Kit also has many upgrade options, such as Over the Knuckle, "Race Proof," and "Rock Proof Tubing." Basic Kit retails for $329.
Stock H.D. Replacement
-----Ideal for the Daily Driver with tired steering that sees the occasional weekend wheeling trip
Currie Enterprises - Currie H.D. Steering
Stock Type H.D. replacement constructed from 1.25" Diamater Chromoly Tube. This Kit retails for $399.
Posion Spider Customs - PSC H.D. Steering
Stock Type H.D. replacement. Comes with New H.D. Tie Rod constructed from 1.5" DOM Tube. Uses Stock Drag link with a H.D. Sleeve and weld on gusset. This Kit retails for $259.
These are all of the options for a Complete Bolt On Steering Kit for the XJ Dana 30. Some of these kits require modification to the Trac Bar and/or Sway Bar Axle Brackets. All of the kits in themselves are essentially bolt on, but keep in mind, that with everything, some modification might be required.
If you see anything that needs to be corrected or know of a system that I have forgotten, please pm me. Thanks
DJ K.
Crossover With TRE's
-----Arguably the Best Option for a Daily Driver that is wheeled regularily
Toys By Troy - True Crossover Steering
Uses a High Steer knuckle, combined with his Alumi-Flex Tie Rod and Drag Link. This kit retails for $950, $750 after a Core Return of your stock knuckles.
Offroad Only - U-Turn
Uses a set of brackets that bolt to the backside of your stock knuckles. Matching Tie Rod and Drag Links are constructed from 4130 Chromoly, finished in Hammerite paint. This kit retails for $649.
Sam's Offroad - Sam's Offroad HD Tie Rod and Drag Link Sytem
Utilizes a Tera Flex High Steer Knuckle, combined with a Rubicon Express Chomoly HD Tie Rod and Drag Link. This kit retails for $485.
Crossover With Heims
-----More Offroad Oriented
Phat Jeeps - Canyon Climber
Has the same basic mounting sytem as the Offroad Only set up with brackets that bolt to the backside of your stock knuckles. The main difference is the use of Heims in place of TRE's. In addition this mounting system seems to be stronger, and better designed. This Kit retails for $550.
Bullet Proof - Bullet Proof Steering
Uses a bolt that mounts through the knuckle to hold the Tie Rod on the bottom and the Drag Link over the top. Kit also has many upgrade options, such as Over the Knuckle, "Race Proof," and "Rock Proof Tubing." Basic Kit retails for $329.
Stock H.D. Replacement
-----Ideal for the Daily Driver with tired steering that sees the occasional weekend wheeling trip
Currie Enterprises - Currie H.D. Steering
Stock Type H.D. replacement constructed from 1.25" Diamater Chromoly Tube. This Kit retails for $399.
Posion Spider Customs - PSC H.D. Steering
Stock Type H.D. replacement. Comes with New H.D. Tie Rod constructed from 1.5" DOM Tube. Uses Stock Drag link with a H.D. Sleeve and weld on gusset. This Kit retails for $259.
These are all of the options for a Complete Bolt On Steering Kit for the XJ Dana 30. Some of these kits require modification to the Trac Bar and/or Sway Bar Axle Brackets. All of the kits in themselves are essentially bolt on, but keep in mind, that with everything, some modification might be required.
If you see anything that needs to be corrected or know of a system that I have forgotten, please pm me. Thanks
DJ K.