Tie Rod Swap Question

[Dogman]

Are WJ tie rods and drag links a direct swap into an XJ?

I've been checking out ZJ tie rods, etc at the junkyard and there's one available in good condition but I spied a recently arrived WJ that has a super thick tie rod on it. Not sure if its tubing or solid - started raining hard and I got out of there - but I'll be going back for more parts.

[clean4drxj]

I'm almost a 100% positive that you need the knuckles off a wj when using the steering setup

[Dogman]

Yep - you're right. Just found out over on naxja too. Guess I'll just go the ZJ tie rod route for now.

[Hydra]

You should pick me up those knuckles and such, I done need them
they're kinda hard to find

[Dogman]

What's some WJ knuckles worth to ya? I'm heading back to the junkyard either Saturday or Monday.

[Hydra]

Idk, I'd pay 100 bucks for the knuckles and calipers

[Hydra]

No dice? :shrug:

[Dogman]

Let me get back to ya on Monday. I'll PM you and we can talk.

[Hydra]

Rogerroger

[Dogman]

PM sent.
I can get them for ya this week.

I haven't pulled knuckles before so this should be a learning experience for me.
If anyone has any suggestions or knows of anything tricky in pulling these things....please chime in.

[Capt. Crunch]

ZJ ones bolt in with no modification right?

[Dogman]

ZJ ones bolt in with no modification right?

yep

http://www.jeephorizons.com/tech/tjtierod/

[Capt. Crunch]

sweetthanks