TnT 4 bolt steering gear upgrade reviews anyone?

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CameronB

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Tacoma, WA

• Jan 4, 2008

• #1

Was going w/JKS plates, till I saw this product.

So who's got it and what do you think? I have a custom front bumper that I would weld to whichever plating system I go with. I'd have to locate a YJ steering gear (4 bolt) and woud have pcs rebuild and port it for hydro-assist ($204.)
It's an '86xj 2.5L, and the lower rad hose is in the way for any addition cross bracing options, btw. Turning 37" Creepies: High steer and hydro-ass. in the works.

Cameron

 

The Hard Struggler

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Location

Atlanta GA.

• Jan 4, 2008

• #2

I have that T&T kit with a YJ box. Turn 35in Boggers with no problem, WAY stronger mounting setup than the little stock aluminum bracket. The YJ box is also non-variable and geared a little lower than the XJ box. Stiffened up the handling on the street as well. Great mod!

 

JeepFreak21

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Cameron Park, CA

• Jan 5, 2008

• #3

Two things to think about:
1. You can still use the XJ box w/ this setup... in case you just want to have the option to upgrade later.
2. Do you really need the 4th bolt w/ hydro assist? :dunno: I doubt it.
Billy

 

POLAR_JEEP_04

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Location

Ohio

• Jan 5, 2008

• #4

the only problem is finding a (afordable) YJ steering box. i have been looking for 3 months now no luck BOO!

 

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CameronB

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Tacoma, WA

• Jan 6, 2008

• #5

Thanks for the replies. Didn't know that the xj box would work on the 4-bolt kit.
So Polar, what is a good price for a yj box? I found one for 50 on craigslist locally here. Maybe obo too.

 

POLAR_JEEP_04

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Ohio

• Jan 6, 2008

• #6

i would say thats good! I found one on car-part . com for around 120.00 and they are $219 new with a $220 core ouch.

 

jeepboy381

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Gresham, Or

• Jan 9, 2008

• #7

Don't know if anyone is still interested but I just bought a rebuilt YJ box with a lifetime warranty from schucks for $150 with a $150 core charge.

 

Brad M.

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Utah-opia

• Jan 10, 2008

• #8

The Hard Struggler said:

I have that T&T kit with a YJ box. Turn 35in Boggers with no problem, WAY stronger mounting setup than the little stock aluminum bracket. The YJ box is also non-variable and geared a little lower than the XJ box. Stiffened up the handling on the street as well. Great mod!

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Good to know, been looking at this mod myself.