TICI’m not the one you took the photo for or who askedBut I’ll remember to not give you any compliments from here on out.
Power steering box options
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I figured, I know you’re a busy guy and set all that up to show us on here. Thank you
I can't figure out where the disconnect is. The PSC gear is minorly different only due to the slightly larger bore which doesn't affect how the lines hook up and the assist ports which again are easily worked around. It is essentially the same as the early TJ and the early lines exist and they bolt right up to solve this problem.
The most difficult questions to answer are the ones where the answer is obvious. I know you see it a lot, so this is redundant, but sometimes it takes beating a dead horse to make it understand.
I suspect it will turn out to be a different gear. That's about all it can be.
I didn't read a "promise"--I read that if you had time you would take some pictures. It seems like you went well beyond what could be reasonably expected. Thank you.
I've got the PSC hydro assist kit on my front floor along with a new Currie Currectlync. Your contributions will help me immensely as well as the OP.
Tomorrow I start with the drag link and the tie rod.
Hi friends.
I just read the entire thread (from 2017) and just realized it is still active as of last week, haha.
Anyway I've got a couple questions, about a box for my 2002 TJ, hopefully you can help.
I need to replace my Saginaw steering gear box. It's leaking from the top.
I have 32's and do not plan on going bigger. I drive about 75% on road, 15% beach and unfortunately only 10% Offroad.
I know to stay away from Cardone.
I will not be buying an $800 PSC box, lol.
I was thinking the Napa box - https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/PNB391053
Rock Auto has an AC Delco. They also have a BBB/Vision OE.
The Napa warranty document mentions BBB Industries, is the Napa box the same as the BBB/Vision OE from Rock Auto?
After various shipping/taxes/discounts, etc, they are all similarly priced - $150 or less after cores.
I don't mind spending some money to get it right. What do you recommend?
Thanks in advance.
I just read the entire thread (from 2017) and just realized it is still active as of last week, haha.
Anyway I've got a couple questions, about a box for my 2002 TJ, hopefully you can help.
I need to replace my Saginaw steering gear box. It's leaking from the top.
I have 32's and do not plan on going bigger. I drive about 75% on road, 15% beach and unfortunately only 10% Offroad.
I know to stay away from Cardone.
I will not be buying an $800 PSC box, lol.
I was thinking the Napa box - https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/PNB391053
Rock Auto has an AC Delco. They also have a BBB/Vision OE.
The Napa warranty document mentions BBB Industries, is the Napa box the same as the BBB/Vision OE from Rock Auto?
After various shipping/taxes/discounts, etc, they are all similarly priced - $150 or less after cores.
I don't mind spending some money to get it right. What do you recommend?
Thanks in advance.
A sincere thanks to Blaine for taking the time to do this. My new PSC box and '97 - '02 hoses are now installed on my LJ. The hose routing was made super simple thanks to the pictures he provided!
Sometimes the obvious answer is one that would be very obvious with just a simple picture.
I've been trying to help a customer with an install. They are struggling and have been at it for 2 weeks.
The pitman is in a different spot and it moved the draglink way too close to the trackbar.
No, the pitman is in the same place since the two boxes, early and later one use the exact same pitman and steering in stock form.
It is moved.
No it isn't, you just never noticed it.
I've got to get done and we've been at it 2 weeks already at my buddy's shop and the lines don't fit.
Yes they do since they are the same lines that were used on a Saginaw gear in 97-02.
I don't have a body lift, they don't work.
Yes they do.
I get another call later on.
The pitman has to be in a different spot because it won't turn all the way to the right and I could before. Now it hits the swaybar link mount.
Light bulb finally turns on. Hey, ya'll ain't doing this with the rig on a lift and the axles hanging, are you?
Yes
Stop it already, you don't drive it that way, it never does that. Get the axles at ride height and it will be fine.
I should have figured it out sooner.
Currently installing a PSC box. Unfortunately I've seized my lower shaft by over-collapsing it.
Should I buy a 03-06 TJ shaft and shorten it, or simply buy the 97-02? Is there any modification required to fit the 97-02 or is it 100% bolt in? Does this apply to Borgeson shafts as well?
I prefer the straight bolt in 97-02. Not familiar with the Borgeson stuff.
Wondering what you ended up doing here @Infernicus ? I have one that will need replacing soonish too. Seems like the consensus here was to go send the big bucks for PSC or go with the $200 OE refurb one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZASQ4OI/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_yG4gFb6M4B58Y
My mechanic friend recommended the Vision or AC Delco ones you mention above.
Hey, I actually ordered the Napa box I posted, since I didn't hear otherwise. I've usually had good luck with Napa parts.
With that being said, I haven't installed it yet.
Rock Toy
TJ Enthusiast
Exactly how long is that steering box? It can’t possibly be more than 12” long, can it?
Moonshiner
New Member
I just measured my PSC SG400 and it's every bit of 12.5" long and might be a tad bit longer than that.
Tim_with_the_tj
TJ Enthusiast
Looks like it's been about 4 years now...is this steering box still doing well in your Jeep? I need to replace mine soon.
OP
Leak
Excessive play
Popping over center
Sector shaft is broken
Sector gear has chipped or broken teeth or tooth
Casting is warped
Mounting bosses broken or stripped out
Input spline is damaged
Front cap won't seal due to damaged o-ring groove.
Top cap won't seal or is warped.
Lash adjuster won't stay adjusted
Lash adjuster won't seal.