Xj steering.

[Smlxjne]

From research found the v8 zj tie rod steering upgrade. Had a clarifying question.

Do you replace just the tie rod or both tie rod and drag link? I replaced both and the zj drag link hits my factory front skid.

Any ideas?

Thanks.


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[abebehrmann]

From research found the v8 zj tie rod steering upgrade. Had a clarifying question.

Do you replace just the tie rod or both tie rod and drag link? I replaced both and the zj drag link hits my factory front skid.

Any ideas?

Thanks.


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Just did this upgrade a few months ago. I replaced both when I did it but the drag link on the XJ is identical to the one on the V8 ZJ. Same part# and everything.

Edit: appears I didn't read the whole thing. Don't know why that would happen. You have any pics of it? I can take a pic of mine tonight to compare with.

[4.3LXJ]

They are supposed to be the same. It is really only necessary to replace the tie rod for the upgrade. I realize it is easier probably to pull both sometimes, but it is the tie rod that is weak. The drag link is plenty strong enough

[Smlxjne]

I pulled them from the junk yard and replaced the ends. I did compare to my old one and it didn't look bent....

It's mainly the bolt for the stabilizer. I don't have any pics. Out on the road for work.

**Edit** It only interferes at full droop. I have stock suspension.

I'll investigate and follow up. Just kinda feeling out if anyone else had any issues.


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[Smlxjne]

They are supposed to be the same. It is really only necessary to replace the tie rod for the upgrade. I realize it is easier probably to pull both sometimes, but it is the tie rod that is weak. The drag link is plenty strong enough


Agree. When I first saw the size difference in the tie rod I was kinda disappointed that jeep would chince out on it.


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