joester1908
NAXJA Forum User
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- Seattle, WA
Hey, so I have a 1990 Comanche. It's lifted 5.5 inches with Rubicon Express coils, shocks, and track bar, Rough Country long arm kit, TJ D44 front, XJ D44 rear end, SOA. Im on 35x12.5R15s
Now that you know the basics about the Jeep, I want to upgrade my steering from the stock, worn out 2 piece tie rod to a knuckle to knuckle steering. Ive done a TON of research on the subject, and I've decided against UTK because 1) I've been hearing of tie rod/ball joint roll 2)I hear the steering can hit aftermarket diff covers (like my ARB one) and 3) More ground clearance.
With OTK, I've been reading it is necessary to relocate the track bar to the top of the axle, in order to eliminate bump steer. I'm looking at purchasing the JCR OTK 1 ton steering, JKS track bar relocation bracket, JKS sway bar relocation bracket, and some steering box bracing from IRO.
Now comes to my question:
If I run that setup, which track bar would I need? I have a RE1660 now,(adjustable Rubicon Express) Logic would tell me it would be too long when the track bar is on the top side of the axle.
The reason I've decided on the JCR OTK is because I have heard SO many good things about it, and the price is right in my price range. Is there anything else I am forgetting?
Thanks for the information guys, there is so much out there, its making my head spin...:roll:
Now that you know the basics about the Jeep, I want to upgrade my steering from the stock, worn out 2 piece tie rod to a knuckle to knuckle steering. Ive done a TON of research on the subject, and I've decided against UTK because 1) I've been hearing of tie rod/ball joint roll 2)I hear the steering can hit aftermarket diff covers (like my ARB one) and 3) More ground clearance.
With OTK, I've been reading it is necessary to relocate the track bar to the top of the axle, in order to eliminate bump steer. I'm looking at purchasing the JCR OTK 1 ton steering, JKS track bar relocation bracket, JKS sway bar relocation bracket, and some steering box bracing from IRO.
Now comes to my question:
If I run that setup, which track bar would I need? I have a RE1660 now,(adjustable Rubicon Express) Logic would tell me it would be too long when the track bar is on the top side of the axle.
The reason I've decided on the JCR OTK is because I have heard SO many good things about it, and the price is right in my price range. Is there anything else I am forgetting?
Thanks for the information guys, there is so much out there, its making my head spin...:roll: