Jeepedo129
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The stock set up is called an Y link steering system. This is where the Draglink attaches to the pitman arm and to the passenger side steering knuckle. The tierod attaches to the driver side steering knuckle and to the Draglink. This set up is great for stock height jeeps, but has disadvantages when you go up in height.
Most aftermarket set ups like IRO and Ruff Stuff is set up a little different in that the tierod spans to both steering knuckles and the Draglink attaches to the tierod on the passenger side. This is called an inverted-T or sometimes called an inverted-y (depends on who you ask)
Like whitexj98 said, the problem with these set ups, is you'll get a "dead" spot due to the tierod rolling when the Draglink pushes or pulls on the tierod. To supplement this, you can use a hockey puck like spacer, but this isn't 100% effective.
But really, the best way to find what you like is to try one out. And for a mild DD, anything will work, even if you stick with the stock set up.... Just my .02
Most aftermarket set ups like IRO and Ruff Stuff is set up a little different in that the tierod spans to both steering knuckles and the Draglink attaches to the tierod on the passenger side. This is called an inverted-T or sometimes called an inverted-y (depends on who you ask)
Like whitexj98 said, the problem with these set ups, is you'll get a "dead" spot due to the tierod rolling when the Draglink pushes or pulls on the tierod. To supplement this, you can use a hockey puck like spacer, but this isn't 100% effective.
But really, the best way to find what you like is to try one out. And for a mild DD, anything will work, even if you stick with the stock set up.... Just my .02
