I found out that my new zj has frame cracks at spring perches, near the steering box, rear spring perches, etc. Aug 08, 2017 now, more than 20 years after the first one rolled off the assembly line, one of the biggest issues that many owners have is with the jeep tj wrangler power steering box. No more broken or cracked unibodies from steering force. The zj model grand cherokee factory steering system lacks the strength needed to maintain safe and predictable handling and control, once larger tires, and more. If far from perfect is how youd describe the jeep cherokee xj s steering, we at tnt customs would agree with you. Did you know that your xj has a steering box spacer sandwiched between the frame and the box. These will serve as your guide through and repair or replacement project. Page 2 unibody frame cracks at the steering box modified tech discussion.
I have seen a lot worse cracks that have been fixed without issue. Just noticed last night i had a crack in the unibody. I believe there is a little vent or something on the top or side of the ps bottle it might be leaking down that and onto a hose or fan shroud and then onto the. Steering your rig out of tough situations is one of the most thrilling aspects of offroading. Rustys steering box frame plate xj cherokee drivers side. The 1996 jeep cherokee has 12 nhtsa complaints for the steering at 101,277 miles average. They always break andor seize to the mounting bolts making them a real pain to use.
The factory mounts on your power steering can snap or crack with little wear but might be the first thing to go with serious offroading. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Maybe your have too much power steering fluid in the reservoir. The previous owner told me he recently changed the spark plugs, installed a new steering box and changed the transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The sbs plates tie in with the tmr plate in the front wheel well.
Apdd strength, reliability, safety, and comfort back into your jeeps steering with this simple, yet very functional piece of equipment. North american xj association naxja unibody jeep technical forums jeep cherokee xj 1984. I fabed my own after having a bad crack around the steering box. Their front stiffeners will firm up your frontend and improve your steering box mount. Crown automotive power steering box for 0718 jeep wrangler unlimited jk with 4 doors. Rugged ridge stands behind this conversion kit with a 5year limited warranty.
Not recommended for vehicles with under 2 inch of suspension liftwarranty. Jeep xj cherokee replacement steering parts steering. This is how i went about fixing the cracks that would occur from the power steering box on my jeep cherokee xj. Sector shaft bearing and nut kit home of the hardcore xj. Its aluminum, skeletallooking, and breaks a lot on even moderatelywheeled rigs. Steering boxes usually are adjusted to specs prior to selling it. Not sure if it happened during a test drive or what. Any defect found in the materials or workmanship will be covered in full. If that is as bad as it is, i would just install kit, and inspect yearly for crack getting worse. I installed on a 98 xj along with a new steering box and even though i severely need balljoints it will hold my rig down the road at 70 no issues. Instead of jeopardizing your offroad adventure, order a jeep xj steering box replacement or jeep xj power steering pump to guarantee your rig steers like it should.
Once you check the full length of the steering column as well as the power steering beneath youre ready to order the parts you need. Rustys steering box frame plates for 8401 jeep cherokee xj kit was designed to help do a proper repair on your cherokees broken unibody. May 26, 2012 i used the jks sbs kit when i built my xj, which included sleeves for the steering box and plates both the inside and outside of the steering box area as well as the same area on the passenger side. If you do adjust it like tim suggested, retighten the nut and test it on a full lock to lock turn to make sure theres no binding and the power steering is working properly while checking the end play. Jcroffroad uniframe tiein kit and steering spacer xj. Rugged ridge hd steering box brace for 8401 jeep cherokee xj. Rustys offroad jeep steering box braces help strengthen the steering box mount on a variety of jeep vehicles. Jcr offroad jeep cherokee xj steering box spacer closeup the red plate in the top of this photo is the steering gear spacer. In this video ill show you how to install the jeep cherokee uniframe tiein kit and steering spacer from jcroffroad.
See more ideas about jeep, jeep xj and jeep cherokee xj. Jeep cherokee steering box upgrade kit 4 bolt 8401 jeep. Id prolly take the box out, weld up the crack and make a 18 plate to go over the holes on the outside of the frame to run the bolts through and reinforce that portion of the frame. Problems with 19972006 jeep tj wrangler power steering box. Could use a set of tires the ones on it are almost bald needs an. Lasercut chassis plates are supplied for the inner and outer chassis rail, along with special sleeves that tie both plates together and provide additional support for the steering gear. But while many of them now sport oversized and aggressive rubber, the tj wrangler was originally equipped with comparatively smaller 20575r15 tires. My 1998 jeep cherokee xj had a crack on the frame due to the stress that the power steering box was putting on it. I plan on doing an oil change just to be safe and probably a differential fluid service. I just put a brand new steering box thinking this was the problem turns out it did not fix the popping, i cant see it being the track bar either as it is only 6 months old, anyone know what else this could be possibly.
Rugged ridge heavy duty crossover steering conversion kit 97. Not a paid ad, but something like this then some welding on the crack itself. If far from perfect is how youd describe the jeep cherokee xjs steering, we at tnt customs would agree with you. This frame plate was designed to help do a proper repair on your xj. Ive found out that i have the famous cracked unibody near the steering box mounting location. Nov 19, 2014 my 1998 jeep cherokee xj had a crack on the frame due to the stress that the power steering box was putting on it. Mar 24, 2014 jeep cherokee xj steering box brace duration. Advance auto parts has different steering gear box for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up.
Locate the powersteering bleed valve on top of the steering box near the bottom of the engine bay. Detroit axle brand new power steering gearbox complete assembly left hand drive for jeep wrangler. Jeep xj cherokee steering box upgrade reinforcement. Unibody frame crack repair how to fix uniframe stress cracking. Aside from balancing out your steering performance and ensuring everythings turning in the right direction, these parts bring back your turning radius, get rid of bumpy steering and keep other components in your steering system pristine and. I feel that jeep was not unexpected good had so many problems as looking into the data purchase this from this company have to callin for vehicle they finally ship this is not safe.
Locate the power steering bleed valve on top of the steering box near the bottom of the engine bay. I used the jks sbs kit when i built my xj, which included sleeves for the steering box and plates both the inside and outside of the steering box area as well as the same area on the passenger side. Please read before placing an order we are experiencing a sharp rise in sales recently, and combined with vendor delays due to the current covid19 pandemic our shipping times have increased on certain products. Jeep cherokee cracked frame repair and permanent fix discussed. Unibody frame crack repair how to fix uniframe stress. Xj cherokee technical forum crack in the unibody near steering box. Follow the powersteering, highpressure lines from the powersteering pump to the steering box if you have trouble locating it. One feature that we have grown especially fond of is the steering box that has only three mounting ears. Ive put probably 200 miles on it already mostly off road. Crown automotive is just the ticket if you want to get the most out of your vehicle as well as revel in a more exciting driving experience. How do i properly bleed the power steering on jeep. Modified xj cherokee tech cracked steering box area so my frame had cracked on what apears to be around the steering box area.
The jeep cherokee xj has been around since 1984 and is. Each jeep cherokee xj is supplied with an inner steering box mountspacer made from cast aluminum from the factory. Id prolly take the box out, weld up the crack and make a 18 plate to go over the holes on the outside of the frame to. Unfortunately, everyone realized how cheap and awesome xjs are and now the prices are slowly starting to rise. Rustys offroad 962 steering box frame plates for 8401 jeep. Jeep cherokee frame cracking permanent fix youtube. Ultimate xj steering brace by boostwerks engineering.
Jcr offroad steering box spacer for 8401 jeep cherokee xj. If you have worn or damaged components, your jeep might not perform like it should. I did pick up and do suggest an extra large washer for the inner side of the big boltnut combo, otherwise all hardware was there. Jcroffroad uniframe tiein kit and steering spacer xj cherokee. Popping noise when steering replaced steering box still popping.
I had fixed it by welding the crack shut then grinding the weld flat so that i. Unibody frame cracks at the steering box page 2 naxja forums. After viewing web site found information on this 1996 jeep cherokee this recall for this vehicle was recall incomplete status purchase this jeep in august 2011 notice vehicle steering box was loose. Insert a 316 allen into the top of the threaded rod this is how you set preload on the steering box and hold it still. On the drivers side, id prolly take the box out, weld up the crack and make a 18 plate to go over the holes on the outside of the frame to run the bolts through and reinforce that portion of the frame. Installed on 2000 jeep xj when i replaced the steering gear box.
The rugged ridge heavy duty crossover steering conversion kit fits all 19972006 4. My guess is i have a crack between the steering box and unibody. Patrick glenn nichols musclecar barn finds 472,595 views. Our steering box braces bolt in and are designed to work with jeep xj cherokee, jk wrangler, tj wrangler, lj wrangler, rubicon. Jeep steering pitman arm steering pitman arm for wrangler. Used normal wear, 1990 jeep cherokee xj 4 door 4wd automatic on 35 inch tires and aftermarket rims has a fresh 3. Is your cherokees unibody broken and now the steering box is about to fall off. Jeep cherokee xj frame repair kits and steering box spacer. Jeep cherokee steering parts and heavy duty upgrades. Our xj steering box brace with sector shaft support, braces the sector shaft and clamps the steering box. Jeep cherokee xj frame and steering box repair kits click images to enlarge.
Xj frame busted at the steering gear, need a direction. On top of low prices, advance auto parts offers 2 different trusted brands of steering gear box products for the 2001 jeep cherokee. Near the center of that cap youll see a threaded rod pointing up with a jam nut around it. Uses bearing on pitman arm slide nut for unmatched rigidity. Apr 01, 2012 the framerail can also flex under heavy steering input and the track bar frame mount, located directly under the steering box, can flex, crack, or completely break with hard use. Jeep cherokee cracked frame repair and permanent fix.
He wouldnt do it, because he says the frame is galvanized inside and outside, and if he welded it, it would just crack again. Heres a really nice example on an jeepspeed xj cherokee. The factory xj power steering gearbox spacer is a total afterthought and a p. The framerail can also flex under heavy steering input and the track bar frame mount, located directly under the steering box, can flex, crack, or completely break with hard use. Fits 19972006 jeep tj steering damper front monroe 96669bs 2003 1998 2000 1999. It probably tends to crack on xjs where the unibody experiences a lot of flex. Having the right drop pitman arm for xj on your jeep can help to make your ride better than ever before. This time around i have this huge crack that stars around the. I went through two coolant bottles in my old xj they just got old and cracked. Itll stiffen the unibody up and is stronger and more ductile than the aluminum spacer.
Unfollow jeep wrangler steering box to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Tractor trailer salvage yard found hiding a mega muscle car stash duration. Jeep cherokee steering box upgrade kit 4 bolt 8401 jeep cherokee xj tnt customs. Your jeep cherokee will be happy to know that the search for the right steering gear box products youve been looking for is over.
Jeep cherokee steering gear box advance auto parts. Follow the power steering, highpressure lines from the power steering pump to the steering box if you have trouble locating it. The ultimate xj steering brace boostwerks engineering. Install was straightforward, and instructions were nice and clear. Our steering box braces bolt in and are designed to work with jeep xj cherokee, jk wrangler, tj wrangler, lj wrangler, rubicon, unlimited, yj wrangler, zj grand cherokee, mj commanche, cj5. Just make sure you get all the air out the system and your good to go. Push a 6foot length of rubber hose onto the end of the bleed valve.
Supports steering box and sector shaft all in one unit. Click noise coming from my steering box mjr my jeep rocks. I think the durango box is a bit quicker lock to lock i seem to remember reading its 3 turns to lock, vs 3. For 1998, jeep revised the steering box, fitted an aluminum radiator and dropped the country trim level in favor of the classic. Naxja unibody jeep technical forums jeep cherokee xj 1984 2001. Unfollow jeep tj steering to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Crown automotive lower steering box mounting bracket for 7686 jeep cj series. Currectlync, the currie heavy duty tie rod and drag link system for tj, xj, and mj vehicles features a 1 14 diameter forged chromoly drag link, 1 14 chromoly bar stock tie rod that is bored and threaded on the ends. The xj cherokee is sometimes referred to as the disposable hero because of how cheap they are. Pics of my cracked frame due to steering box brace naxja forums north american xj association.
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