when to upgrade steering

shimmy · Nov 4, 2004

at what size tires should i upgrade my steering at?

i currently have the BulletProof Steering conversion, and 33's... but want to go to 35's. when should i be concerned with steering boxes and pump

brandon

jeepme · Nov 4, 2004

I run 35's with stock pump and a steering box brace and have had no breakage or any problems at all. Thats with the front locked also.

Big Red · Nov 4, 2004

I run 35" mtrs with the stock steering pump, box, and RE tie rod which has held up good for me, but those tires are hard to turn. My steering reserve is leaking a bit so I think part of the problem is not having enough steering fluid present. 35's seem to be the start of where you should think about steering changes for sure, maybe even 33's. I found my bro a used Rusty's knuckle to knuckle beefy steering for his rig. It looks nice and beefy.

My re tie rod has help up so far to 2 rubicon trips and 1 Fordyce adventure.
Troy

whosyourdaddy? · Nov 4, 2004

(jeepme) what system are you running from bulletproof? did you convert to a heim joint track bar connection on the frame end? currently going to a bulletproof system myself.

woody · Nov 4, 2004

If they're in good shape now, I wouldn't worry on the box or pump.

I would worry on the frame, and install a C-Rok or JKS/ORGS SBS brace up there.

xxxj-va · Nov 5, 2004

I have to agree with Woody. Reinforce the non-replaceables and run "maintenance items" it until they break. I run the stock inverted Y with 35's with just a brace. CROK or ORGS/JKS SBS equivalent is a great idea.

shimmy · Nov 5, 2004

oh yeah, i forgot to mention that i also have the crok steering box plate, and as for my bullet proof steering setup, i use all stage II heims. they are chromoly with teflon inners

brandon

magoo117 · Nov 5, 2004

I have 37's on my XJ.I have C-Rok plates with Tom Lee J20 box and AGR pump.I use the big Chevy TRE's,no heims.It's been bulletproof.

shimmy · Nov 5, 2004

shimmy said:
oh yeah, i forgot to mention that i also have the crok steering box plate, and as for my Bullet Proof Steering setup, i use all stage II heims. they are chromoly with teflon inners

brandon

jeepme · Nov 5, 2004

whosyourdaddy? said:
(jeepme) what system are you running from bulletproof? did you convert to a heim joint track bar connection on the frame end? currently going to a bulletproof system myself.

I am not running the bullet proof system. I run the currie drag link with an RE tie rod, but so far its been bullet proof

Stretch · Nov 11, 2004

I'm running 35s with a stock steering box but I've got Rusty's Steering Box Brace. I've got an ARB up front as well. I ran into an XJ on the trail and he had nearly broken his stock steering box off! You could see it move a few inches everytime he turned the wheel. I'm not sure how he ever got off the trail. I'd getting a steering box brace as cheap insurance on any wheels larger than stock.

Thanks-Stretch

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wannabe · Nov 11, 2004

shimmy, I wouldnt worry about anything. With a brace and the bulletproof setup youll be fine. I personally have never heard of anyone having issues with the box etc. on 35's. If it aint broke dont fix it.

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