I am wanting to upgrade my power steering box on my '02 Jeep Wrangler. I have seen many different Durango steering boxes with a huge variety in prices. Does anyone have a link to either one they are currently using, or would highly recommend?
Durango Power Steering Box Swap
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It's my impression the Durango steering box didn't turn out to be an upgrade or stronger after all.
Oh, well I definitely trust your judgment Jerry, so in that case you wouldn't happen to have a stock gear box link by any chance?
I did the swap on my 97 TJ and noticed a difference, not a big one, but it was a lot cheaper getting a Durango box from the wrecker than a new TJ one.
Where I noticed it was when I was moving slow, it turned A LOT easier with the Durango box. In the rocks is was better too. Just my experience actually swapping one in. Never replaced the box after that.
NON snow plow version from a 98
Where I noticed it was when I was moving slow, it turned A LOT easier with the Durango box. In the rocks is was better too. Just my experience actually swapping one in. Never replaced the box after that.
NON snow plow version from a 98
PSC makes aftermarket steering boxes that have larger bores than stock. If you really want, you can also upgrade the pump or even add a hydraulic ram.
95-02:
https://www.pscmotorsports.com/vehicle-specific-products/jeep-steering?cat=333
03-06:
https://www.pscmotorsports.com/vehicle-specific-products/jeep-steering/03-06-jeep-tj-lj
95-02:
https://www.pscmotorsports.com/vehicle-specific-products/jeep-steering?cat=333
03-06:
https://www.pscmotorsports.com/vehicle-specific-products/jeep-steering/03-06-jeep-tj-lj
The Durango box uses bushings on the lower shaft vs a bearing like your stock box. It's made for an IFS suspension vs solid axle. I'd recommend PSC if your budget allows. Lares has a rock crawler box on rockauto that's supposedly a Durango box with bearings. Or go the reman'd from NAPA. That's what I did and it was $175
I couldn't find a Lares rock crawler on Rock Auto, could it be the Lares 11356 that is currently out of stock?
Thanks, always looking for options for my 2004. That older model version of course won't fit mine.
That states a 4 bolt mount. Is it compatible with a three bolt mounting in the TJ, or do we need to custom fab the fourth bolt hole?
TJ should be roughly 3 5/8s, and the non plow 98 Durango box is 3. Your steering stops may dictate this though...I didn't lose any turning radius switching.
Radius wouldn't change. But the lower ratio may have an effect on the stress subjected to the steering. It would be interesting to know why the Durango, TJ, XJ etc have different ratios on a similar box.
The little research I did when looking for a box earlier this year and I want to say yes, it will work. But i am not 100%
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