RHD TJ in need of steering help

[going_postal]

Hey so I know steering stuff is already a headache and adding RHD to the mix really doesnt help me. I have a 2006 RHD wrangler Sport with a newly installed 2.5 inch rancho lift kit with the rs9000s. after getting it installed for a hefty price my steering went bye bye. Now the steering stabilizer is smushed onto tie rod and the bushings have also disentegrated. help would be much appreciated.

 

[going_postal]

just to add I've been told to do a flip kit but leaning towards just buying the heavy duty steering kit RHD from extremeterrain

 

[Duck Doctor]

I had a RHD TJ equipped with OTK steering. I don’t recommend given the amount of work required, especially if you are paying for labor. Stock replacement is your best option. Installing new steering is simple if you have mechanical experience.

 

[LONGJP2]

Is that the original RHD drag link?

 

[Irun]

Paging our RHD expert @RustyAutoholicGuy

 

[going_postal]

@LONGJP2 everything is original to the car except for the rancho lift and suspension and stabilizer

 

[going_postal]

@RustyAutoholicGuy Good Morning and Happy Friday. Can you please tell me what is wrong and what i need to fix so i can get back on the road. Appreciate the help.

 

[RustyAutoholicGuy]

Hey,

Just saw all the notifications. First off I want to say that I have unfortunately not lifted my RHD TJ Wrangler yet. I've got a 1.25" body lift and nothing else.

Here is what my steering looks like:

I am NOT a suspension expert so take my advice with a grain of salt. I don't like the extreme angles I'm seeing with your steering linkage:

Again I'm no expert but you have a much more extreme angle to you steering drag link bar and your tie rod bar compared to mine. I've illustrated that with the red lines on the two pictures above.

I see two ways of fixing this. First would be to flip the tie rods on the steering knuckle with a OTK "Over The Knuckle" kit OR getting a drop pitman arm to reduce that angle between the drag link bar and the tie rod bar.

Again I haven't tried lifting my TJ yet because I knew there would be challenges with lifting a RHD. Either way it looks like you'll need to replace your tie rods.

Hope this helps.

-Grant

 

[Havasu]

I’d reach out to the guys at https://doubleblackoffroad.com/ since they specialize in RHD and are located in Australia. They also sell RHD adjustable track bars

 

[Havasu]

Read the fitment notes at the bottom of the link below. They are also based in America so you can easily call them for the parts needed to solve your issue… https://www.ironrockoffroad.com/pro...e-track-bar-0-8-right-hand-drive-version.html

Notice they add a 5 degree bend to the stock steering drag link

hope this helps…

 

[going_postal]

thanks @Havasu I called iron rock offroad and the guy said my angles are fine. my main concern now is the stabilizer touching the drag link and not positioned right. also my tires are doodoo ive realized and also might be my main problem with steering. also the fact that they aren't the right psi

 

[Havasu]

You could always make a simple custom bracket that bolts to the original location to prevent twisting and then add a ubolt for additional strength similar to the attached link…

other option would be to raise the axle bracket mounting hole approx 1/2” which would require making a custom bracket

hope this helps

https://www.ruffstuffspecialties.co...MIq5mR3IXc_QIVlBR9Ch3fKgHIEAkYAiABEgKQifD_BwE