ZJ Tie Rod Conversion

Daveandthe6 said:

Looks like this will be my next project as the my tie rods are all pancaked and cracking. Looking at the service records from the previous owner, the steering stabilizer was replaced about a year ago. I believe I read somewhere that the tapered bolt was a one time use. If this is correct does anyone know where I can order just the hardware for the steering stabilizer?

Im looking forward to not having to death grip my steering wheel when hit potholes around town.

Edit: Just put all the parts in my cart to replace the drag bar and tie rod with all Moog parts for only $171 shipped from Rockauto, this seems like a steal.

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97' 4 Popper said:

By tapered bolt are you referring to the ball joint stud? I dont believe that is one time use only. You should be able to reuse all of the hardware. Just make sure you torque to spec, do not attempt to back off the castle nut to get the pin to line up. Instead just click the torque wrench (tighten) a couple more times.

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Daveandthe6 said:

I don’t think so. I believe the steering stabilizer on the drag link side uses a tapered bolt to connect. I thought I read somewhere that the tapered bolt should be replaced. The 35 pages on this thread was a lot to read so I forget where I saw that.

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97' 4 Popper said:

Ah it's coming back to me now, you are correct that it's not a ball joint, however you can't usually buy this stud separately from the stabilizer anyways....I have reused this stud and driven thousands of miles without incident and it's just a steering stabilizer anyways, the least critical front end component.

This is literally the only replacement stud I could find online, if you still wanted to go that route.
https://www.rustysoffroad.com/produ...6ah6TtzGL0zvyUHNWBcA-_HoA4FdMOOoEqdcq1gcLEPqB

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• ES3096L Tie Rod End (x1)
• ES2079S Adjusting Sleeve (x1)

Tntitans21399 said:

Also what is the difference from the DS1238 vs DS1430? One is $50 and other $100. Is one for TJ and cost more than the ZJ? Or is it stronger or better ball joints?

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Vtx531 said:

Does anyone have an issue with the adjusting sleeve rubbing on the spring perch at full lock?

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Vtx531 said:

Does anyone have an issue with the adjusting sleeve rubbing on the spring perch at full lock? Looks like it might rub based on photos but I never heard any complaints so I'm guessing it doesn't?

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