looking for a new steering setup, any ideas?

jeepster35 · Dec 19, 2011

So im looking at a few steering setups for my xj and i came across the otk setup by IRO, anybody run this setup? any issues? http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merc...=IROR&Product_Code=IR-TOTKS&Category_Code=XST

im currently running the 3" rc lift full leaf packs in the rear n a 1" spacer to level it out. i got the rc adjustable track bar and 31 duratracs. im looking to upgrade the whole steering (gearbox and all) before i eventually lift it another 2", regear both axles, put a sye and cv driveshaft in and run 33's. any other kits people tryed? thanks

jeeptec · Dec 20, 2011

i have a post about twitchy steering and sloppy steering with over the knuckle steering designs.if i had known that i was going to have sloppy steering,twitchyness and a dead spot at time. i would have not done a over the knyckle conversion.

ktm racer 419 · Dec 20, 2011

jeeptec said:
i have a post about twitchy steering and sloppy steering with over the knuckle steering designs.if i had known that i was going to have sloppy steering,twitchyness and a dead spot at time. i would have not done a over the knyckle conversion.

the otk has nothing to do with the sloppyness. it in fact would make it better. its the inverted t design combined with a steep drag link angle

bert01xj · Dec 20, 2011

I have no problems with iro steering. It's a little more work to do an alignment and need rims with atleast 4"bs

darksidemj · Dec 20, 2011

If you want something you won't have to really worry about go with the ruff stuff heim kit. If you don't like the idea of runninig heims then go with their 1 ton y link kit.

heim kit:
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/34STEER.html
1 ton kit:
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/YLINK.html

You may have to modify the factory sway bar link connection at the axle to run a swaybar if you want to.

clean4drxj · Dec 20, 2011

1 ton and done..
you've got a few to choose from: Ruffstuff, JCR, Serious all have great setups.

davidson99XJ · Dec 21, 2011

I've heard nothing but great things about serious 1 ton. I just ordered the UTK kit with inserts Saturday. Can't wait to get it put on

dick.breakey · Dec 21, 2011

ill be going with ruff stuff when im ready. probably next month.

DrRandy · Dec 21, 2011

I have the Currie CorretLink....I've beat the Heck out of it. LOVE IT!

http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/product.aspx?id=1219

EFR98XJ · Dec 21, 2011

I ran into Ruff Stuff's Y link lastnight. I think I'm going to pick one up.

Any one know if thats a UTK?

jeepster35 · Dec 21, 2011

Alright thanks guys for the info. i checked a few of them out and ill probably give the serious 1ton kit a try. hopefully i can save a few pennies up and order it. it'll probably be one of the first things ill start for the new year. ill post some updates once i get started on the xj.

ktm racer 419 · Dec 21, 2011

EFR98XJ said:
I ran into Ruff Stuff's Y link lastnight. I think I'm going to pick one up.

Any one know if thats a UTK?

if they ship the big tie rod end unmodified you can ream it out to be otk or utk

just call dan at ruffstuff for confirmation.

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