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- NE Texas
This could be considered "Other tech" Since its on my ZJ, But with this info its exactly the same as an XJ.. So I think it deserves Mod-tech
I have a HPD30, I did the WJ knuckle swap along time ago, For steering I used 3/4" Ruff stuff Heims, and 1.5" .250wall DOM for Trac bar/Tie rod and Drag link..
The knuckles and pitman arm are drilled out to 5/8" (non tapered)
Well, Turns out 3/4" Heims are "Now" not rated for steering from ruffstuff, Even tho thats what I was "talked into" when I made the order.. and as luck would have it.. All of my Heims are wearing out and have a little bit of slop (popping)
The problem is, To upgrade to 7/8" like Ruffstuff now suggests, I would have to do New tube adapters etc etc..
I screwed myself when I made this kit, and I ran the Tie rod bar through a Tube bender and to Clearance the Diff cover.. Well, That worked great, Until I realized how much of a PITA it is to do alignments..
I've got it "Close" but my alignment has never been perfect.. I just dont have the patience to torque/undo each 5/8 bolts 20 times..
Now that my heims make noise, and I cant really take it in for an alignment (Or even do it easily on my own) I'm kind of Over it.. (even tho its BEEF)
SO, My question now, Is there a standard steering (Tie rod/Drag link) That I can use? I've read that typically you drill out the Knuckles to 3/4" or 7/8" and use a Tapered Insert... That leads me to believe its "Not too late" with my knuckles at 5/8"
But what about the pitman arm? Does it still get a tapered insert?
Anyone know of a stout "More Factory" style WJ Setup?
If it were not for the Great brakes, I would just go back to stock with Currie Steering :looney:
I have a HPD30, I did the WJ knuckle swap along time ago, For steering I used 3/4" Ruff stuff Heims, and 1.5" .250wall DOM for Trac bar/Tie rod and Drag link..
The knuckles and pitman arm are drilled out to 5/8" (non tapered)
Well, Turns out 3/4" Heims are "Now" not rated for steering from ruffstuff, Even tho thats what I was "talked into" when I made the order.. and as luck would have it.. All of my Heims are wearing out and have a little bit of slop (popping)
The problem is, To upgrade to 7/8" like Ruffstuff now suggests, I would have to do New tube adapters etc etc..
I screwed myself when I made this kit, and I ran the Tie rod bar through a Tube bender and to Clearance the Diff cover.. Well, That worked great, Until I realized how much of a PITA it is to do alignments..
I've got it "Close" but my alignment has never been perfect.. I just dont have the patience to torque/undo each 5/8 bolts 20 times..
Now that my heims make noise, and I cant really take it in for an alignment (Or even do it easily on my own) I'm kind of Over it.. (even tho its BEEF)
SO, My question now, Is there a standard steering (Tie rod/Drag link) That I can use? I've read that typically you drill out the Knuckles to 3/4" or 7/8" and use a Tapered Insert... That leads me to believe its "Not too late" with my knuckles at 5/8"
But what about the pitman arm? Does it still get a tapered insert?
Anyone know of a stout "More Factory" style WJ Setup?
If it were not for the Great brakes, I would just go back to stock with Currie Steering :looney: