Ebay ZJ tie-rod upgrade kit, anyone try it?

I was looking for the cheapest steering upgrade possible for my 89' XJ w/4.5" lift and 33's and decided on the ZJ steering upgrade.

Unfortunately, all my local j-yards suck. They either have nothing available OR want an extreme amount of money for used parts. The best I found was $100 for a used V-8 ZJ steering assembly.

Looks like my best option is this below:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STEE...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e5588b760

Everything new for $100 shipped, sounds good to me

They seem to have a pretty flawless feedback, but I am curious if anybody else had tried this specific part setup.

If the components are good then it is a good buy. The same is $252 for Moog parts through Rockauto.

Just a heads up for the ZJ upgrade. The only difference is the tie rod to the drivers side. Sux you cant get one locally from the JY. I got mine for 10 bux at our local pick and pull..

Iron rock offroad offers a better tie rod for like $50.

xjnuttier said:

Just a heads up for the ZJ upgrade. The only difference is the tie rod to the drivers side.

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Yup, read up on it and figured that out. I just thought that it was nice to have all new steering components south of the pitman arm, although not really necessary.

Talyn said:

Iron rock offroad offers a better tie rod for like $50.

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Wasn't aware of that, I will look into it.

I purchased their UCAs and the their tierod at the same time. Firmed up the steering nicely.

Looked over the available options and decided to go with the Ebay setup. Should be on the Jeep about this time next week so I will post back on the quality in case somebody else is interested.

xjnuttier said:

Just a heads up for the ZJ upgrade. The only difference is the tie rod to the drivers side. Sux you cant get one locally from the JY. I got mine for 10 bux at our local pick and pull..

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'89 came with the smaller drag link as well, so the ZJ drag link is thicker. Just make sure you've got toe adjusting sleeves for the ZJ stuff too if you get the tie rods and drag link.

Crap, I doubt the kit will come with adjusting sleeves. Hopefully the local parts stores can hook me up

Moog Adjusting Sleeve

Part No. ES2079S

Warranty: LIMITED LIFETIME REPLACEMENT
Frt Strg; RH; Pitman Arm To Steering Arm; 1 Required

$25.99

Moog Adjusting Sleeve




you'll need two of 'em-- drag link and tie rod are both the same.

...or you could spend a little more and go with this.....


http://shoplive.rompalicious.com/cr...tj-p-1946.html?m1track=googlebase&language=en

CJ~Abuzer said:

...or you could spend a little more and go with this.....


http://shoplive.rompalicious.com/cr...tj-p-1946.html?m1track=googlebase&language=en

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that set up has alot of dead spots and feels kinda sloppy

POLAR_JEEP_04 said:

that set up has alot of dead spots and feels kinda sloppy

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Are you kidding??? How does a system that uses the same set up as stock just beefier do that? That is the exact system I use on mine and it blows the original out of the water! And Rompalicious had it to my door in 3 days for free!