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Yj Steering
- Thread starter xjspyder
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BrettM
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- michifornia
i know a number of people run Waggy steering and taper the holes to the top side of the knuckle. i think you have to change your swaybar mounts for this
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
I tried it for a short time, and it sucked. The inverted T steering (YJ style) depends on the drag link being faily close to parellel with the tie rod. On a YJ it is, even with a lift. On a lifted XJ, the drag link is at a pretty good angle relative to the tie rod, so the tie rod is rotated up and down before any force goes to steer the rig, causing a dead spot in the steering. Additionally, stock YJ steering isn't very strong, and it sits lower than XJ linkage. You can counter the tendancy to roll by offsetting the tie rod ends slightly, but there isn't any advantage to run YJ linkage over XJ linkage.
ChuckD
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Kerman, CA
Search, search with my user name. Tons of info and pics. Also goto my web page.
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
xjspyder said:
The type of steering you have shouldn't have anything to do with tire wear. Any of them can be aligned properly. If you wheel much, the alignment should be checked regularly. Either get a lifetime alignment from a shop who offers one, or learn how to do it yourself at home......it's pretty easy.
LOCKED UP
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Baton Rouge, LA
Here's an idea for ya:xjspyder said:
http://www.patricksnorton.com/cherokee/tech/leafsprung/after/IMG_0313.htm
But don't listen to me ... I'm crazy... :lickout:
& yes I'm working on making it double shear :laugh3:
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