rugged ridge steering??

[IntrepidXJ]

What spacers (part #, info.)? I will get those as well.

Thanks for humoring me!

no part number......i am making my own.

they will be similar to the JCR ones: http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=1TNSTBSH&Category_Code=S6

except smaller, since the JCR's are made for the bigger TREs

 

[DaJudge]

no part number......i am making my own.

they will be similar to the JCR ones: http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=1TNSTBSH&Category_Code=S6

except smaller, since the JCR's are made for the bigger TREs

What are you making it out of?

 

[IntrepidXJ]

I decided to try some delrin.

 

[DaJudge]

Did you already have some? Where did you get it?

 

[IntrepidXJ]

I bought some from McMaster

 

[texinteg]

Love my setup. Cant beat $162 shipped. They are way beefier then stock.

 

[RCP Phx]

I'd probably have to get goferits tierod flip inserts and go above the knuckle with it because I'm at 5.5" of lift...or would I?

You cannot flip this kit because of the kick in the passenger side TRE along with the taper being backwards for that application.I got my kit on Thurs and Im impressed with it.The tube is 1-1/4" .25" wall and uses 7/8" thread TRE's!

 

[outlander]

Yea I gathered as much from all the info in this thread.....I think I'll give this setup a try all the same.

 

[Timber]

Before the server crash, this thread had a post mentioning that it might not/wouldn't fit with stock wheels. I don't remember if that had turned out to be true or not. Anyone know?

 

[ricot83]

I dont completely understand this spacer deal here. I have the rusty's T steering and does that mean I need this spacer as well???? if so I will make one but again I dont understand the whole problem here.

 

[IntrepidXJ]

I dont completely understand this spacer deal here. I have the rusty's T steering and does that mean I need this spacer as well???? if so I will make one but again I dont understand the whole problem here.

with the inverted-t steering design, the drag link connects to the tie rod witch goes from knuckle to knuckle. this can sometime cause a dead spot in your steering where the tie rod rotates before it starts turning your wheels. this spacer will help eliminate this problem, by preventing the tie rod to rotate as much

 

[ricot83]

I guess the angle on my drag link isnt high enough because I still dont have a dead spot.

 

[outlander]

Before the server crash, this thread had a post mentioning that it might not/wouldn't fit with stock wheels. I don't remember if that had turned out to be true or not. Anyone know?

x2

 

[IntrepidXJ]

installed mine today. here's my review / install / information page.

http://www.myxj.net/blog/?p=173

I decided to skip the spacers for now and see how it performs. If I decide I need them, I'll make them later.

 

[RCP Phx]

installed mine today. here's my review / install / information page.

http://www.myxj.net/blog/?p=173

I decided to skip the spacers for now and see how it performs. If I decide I need them, I'll make them later.

I dont know how much lift height effects it,but the one I installed last week "rolls" pretty bad!

 

[IntrepidXJ]

I dont know how much lift height effects it,but the one I installed last week "rolls" pretty bad!

i'm around 5" and haven't noticed any 'rolling' or dead spot yet

 

[outlander]

installed mine today. here's my review / install / information page.

http://www.myxj.net/blog/?p=173

I decided to skip the spacers for now and see how it performs. If I decide I need them, I'll make them later.

Is it just me or does your drivers side uca bushing looked trashed in the very last picture?

 

[IntrepidXJ]

Is it just me or does your drivers side uca bushing looked trashed in the very last picture?

yes, it is a bit distorted. it's actually only a few months old, too.

i got the T&T y-link on it's way along with the D30 truss with new UCA mounts.....so once that arrives, it will be repaired

 

[rufus_1111]

http://www.tellico4x4.com/product_info.php/products_id/29964

i was woundering if this will fit a 97 xj. the part number is the same as the one for an xj but it is not listed. just wanted to know before i ordered it.
thanks

 

[selarep]

http://www.tellico4x4.com/product_info.php/products_id/29964

i was woundering if this will fit a 97 xj. the part number is the same as the one for an xj but it is not listed. just wanted to know before i ordered it.
thanks

read the entire thread. yes to answer your question.