Vee Dubb
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Gulfport, MS
Has anyone attempted r&p steering in the XJ/MJ?
I am fixing to attempt this, using front-steer rack (so that I won't have to change spindles) mounted to a custom cross-member / stump-jumper.
I need to completely omit the factory steering, minus the column and shaft. This is so that I can make room for my huge, overbearing, un-relenting diesel engine's front-sump oil pan.
I am going to get the engine in place, mounted where I want it, then worry with the steering. I say this because the diesel engine is so much heavier than the 2.5 gasser that came out of it, that I know I will have to change springs (hoping 4.0 springs will suffice). Once I know where the body sits in relation to the axle when at rest, I will mount the r&p as front-center to the axle as I can (hence why there will be a stump-jumper) so that there will still be room for articulation between compression and decompression of the suspension.
Ouch, I just had a thought, does anyone know how far the axle assembly shifts toward the driver's side under full suspension decompression? I think I just realized why I can't mount the r&p to the body. Maybe I can mount it directly to the axle... no, then stabilizer is in the way.... Brain hurts now, must take nap....
-Steven
I am fixing to attempt this, using front-steer rack (so that I won't have to change spindles) mounted to a custom cross-member / stump-jumper.
I need to completely omit the factory steering, minus the column and shaft. This is so that I can make room for my huge, overbearing, un-relenting diesel engine's front-sump oil pan.
I am going to get the engine in place, mounted where I want it, then worry with the steering. I say this because the diesel engine is so much heavier than the 2.5 gasser that came out of it, that I know I will have to change springs (hoping 4.0 springs will suffice). Once I know where the body sits in relation to the axle when at rest, I will mount the r&p as front-center to the axle as I can (hence why there will be a stump-jumper) so that there will still be room for articulation between compression and decompression of the suspension.
Ouch, I just had a thought, does anyone know how far the axle assembly shifts toward the driver's side under full suspension decompression? I think I just realized why I can't mount the r&p to the body. Maybe I can mount it directly to the axle... no, then stabilizer is in the way.... Brain hurts now, must take nap....
-Steven