steering ?

[Ktmracer419]

a steering box brace is a smart idea for 33's

they are cheap and they will prevent your frame from tearing to shit. i have seen a few cracked on 33's

after this weekend my front frame has about an inch+ of throw between the trackbar and steering box

[jeepinjosh]

Yep i think i might get the brace any ways its only $70. But i wanna start doing a real build to my jeep so im thinking 1 ton soon ill look into it more how hard is it to install ?

[Magilla]

are you doing the frame bracing or the one the has the bar to the other side?

[Wide-J]

I think you need to figure out what you want to upgrade first. Do you want to stiffen your steering box? If so, the brace is a very good idea. YJ steering boxes have been known to crack or break the frame. Are you looking for an upgraded tie rod so it wont bend? Get a one ton tie rod and drag link. You wont be disapointed with how much stiffer it is than a stock one. Are you looking to be able to turn your tires when your on the rocks? Get a hydro assist kit or ram, lines, brackets etc and tap your steering box. You'd also want to do the one ton so you dont bend the tiny Dana 30 tie rod. That will also help reduce the stress on the frame.

[jeepinjosh]

This one http://www.quadratec.com/products/22518_700.htm any other suggestions for a brace ?

[Wide-J]

I thought you had a YJ. My bad. Well, my post still applies.

Check out this too:

http://www.expertoffroad.com/Product...=2-MOUSB9037XJ

http://www.tellico4x4.com/product_in...ducts_id/25833

[jeepinjosh]

Its ok i have a 88 xj

[Rowdy XJ]

look on ebay u can get the steering brace for 59.00 smackers... i was going o get one but i need to get my shit box up and running again b-4 i buy other sssshit...

[jeepinjosh]

haha that sucks. I wanna do this stuff to my jeep asap. Its my dd and im trying to make it so i wont brake stuff lol well at leats wont brake stuff easy. Should have my quad sold this week so ill have the cash

[Even]

that was a long while ago.

x2 i sold that shit like the day after i put it for sale

I wouldn't even bother with the durango box. Upgrade to 1-ton and call it a day. I think it was Will that tried the durango box and it actually gives you an increased turning radius but don't quote me on that.

I think Will was saying there was an internal mod that only some durango's require you to do, other than that it's a good mod. Either that or a YJ box, but on 33's you really shouldn't need it anyways.

[Clause]

Never felt i needed assistance with my 33's. the countless number of times i bent the steering though is something to take into account. I would do one ton steering OTK and be done. MAYBE frame bracing if you are going to actually wheel this thing hard.

[DrThunder]

I destroyed my frame on 33's. If you wheel it, it will break. Brace it up. Personally wouldn't spend money on inverted t setup. Just sleeve your tie rod with some poopee pipe. Served me well and cost nothing.

[jeepinjosh]

Well if i start wheeling with you guys i know stuff will get broken and ill wheel it hard . I am getting the brace. I know you guys might get upset lol but i still might go with 32s just because of the price and im getting some cooper stt.

[BOX]

I wouldn't even bother with the durango box. Upgrade to 1-ton and call it a day. I think it was Will that tried the durango box and it actually gives you an increased turning radius but don't quote me on that.

YJ steering box > Durango steering box

,but I don't think that is a neccessary upgrade. I ran 37s with the stock box for over 2 years.

This one http://www.quadratec.com/products/22518_700.htm any other suggestions for a brace ?

I'm sure that can't hurt... but I can't think of anyone in our club that runs one. See advice below.




If I were you... I'd get something like this. http://tntcustoms.com/page.asp?pageid=56 or this http://www.c-rok.com/sb.html (Inside Frame Plate Only)

AND

Something like this. http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/...egory_Code=XJB

AND Either...

A (cheap). have a hi-lift in your jeep to fix the steering if it bends
or
B (expensive). Something like this. http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/...de=1TNST&Categ

[jeepinjosh]

I like B .i will get 1 ton when i get the money i cant spend all my cash on the jeep at the moment.