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[QUOTE=MelloYello;139959]I think I will go with the WJ Tie Rod swap for now.[/QUOTE]
Yup, it's definately stronger than stock. Go get one off a ZJ with a V8, put new ends on it and bolt it in. Make sure it is a V8 ZJ tho, the 4.0l ones are the same as stock XJ/TJ.
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Good point. The V8 is much stronger. Is the WJ and ZJ the same?
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[QUOTE=MelloYello;139987]Is the WJ and ZJ the same? [/QUOTE]
No, XJs, TJs, and ZJs with the 4.0l all had the same steering. ZJs with the V8 had a heavier duty tie-rod that will bolt right into the lighter duty setup.
WJs had a completely different steering design. It's a great upgrade but requires some fab work on the front axle, trac-bar mount, sway bar mounts, and WJ knuckles. It can also be kinda expensive, although I think it can be done cheaper than I stated above. I'm working on a better write-up with a complete parts list and hopefully cheaper price tag.
XJ/TJ/ZJ inverted Y steering looks like this:
[IMG]http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss16/ridgerunnerxj/WJ/IMG_0071.jpg[/IMG]
WJ steering looks something like this:
[IMG]http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss16/ridgerunnerxj/WJ/IMG_0104.jpg[/IMG]
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Thank you for the pics. That helped. I was confused. I will be going with the ZJ V8 tie rod swap for now since I can just bolt it in and not have to fab something up for now.
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[QUOTE=scout man;139687]So, I am surprised John never posted up the videos/pictures he shot of his close call on Green Day....[/QUOTE]
I agree. What up John? That video is awesome. Well except the part it missed but still worthy of posting. :thumb:
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Not sure if you've done it yet:
Moog part numbers
ES3096 Tie rod end (short) 21.99 @ Autozone
DS1312 Long tie Rod 34.99 @ Autozone
ES2079S Adjustment Sleeve 15.99 @ Auto zone