What is the best steering for my Jeep Wrangler TJ?

[Ephry73]

Great FAQ for sure. Saved me some money and headaches down the road for sure.

 

[John L]

On my XJ, I bent/broke two stock setups. For my LJ, I'm going with the Curry currentllync. I found a heavy branch will bend the stock setup and leave you stranded. I'm going to spend money so I can ride, not repair

 

[2Door4x4]

Admittedly new with forums. I just purchased a 1999 Sahara with 50,000 original mile. It has a Currie Rock Jock 4" lift with 35" tires. The steering is very sloppy and worries me. I am looking for a good quality upgraded steering box and pump to fix it. Any experienced suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Chris]

Admittedly new with forums. I just purchased a 1999 Sahara with 50,000 original mile. It has a Currie Rock Jock 4" lift with 35" tires. The steering is very sloppy and worries me. I am looking for a good quality upgraded steering box and pump to fix it. Any experienced suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Post photos of your current steering, track bar, and pitman arm setup.

As for the best steering recommendations, read the first post in this thread.

 

[2Door4x4]

 

[2Door4x4]

There is a lot of play in my steering which makes me think the issue is with my steering box and/or pump.

 

[Lou]

Can you please take a picture showing the frame side trackbar mount? It looks like you have some sort of red washer underneath the nut?

 

[jjvw]

Can you please take a picture showing the frame side trackbar mount? It looks like you have some sort of red washer underneath the nut?

That's rust. He likely needs to tighten the track bar bolt.

 

[2Door4x4]

 

[2Door4x4]

That is the red grease I used to lude the fittings. Every joint on the front has a grease fitting. Something like 15 fittings.

 

[Lou]

how did the grease end up on the top of the mount?

 

[2Door4x4]

 

[2Door4x4]

jjvw is correct it is rust. My apologies for the misunderstanding.

 

[2Door4x4]

It probably wouldn't hurt to go through the complete suspension and check every bolt. There is a pop noise in the front that happens regularly. Unsure if it is suspension related or bearing related.

 

[Lou]

That is not good!!!!

The trackbar mount has a recess around the Nut. You need a small washer that fits inside of the recess. The way you have it, that bolt is loose and will continue to come loose as that washer crushes.

 

[2Door4x4]

Thank you! I bought the Jeep with the lift already installed. I can repair that issue no problem. Just need to find the correct part.

 

[Lou]

Item #12. Maybe give Rockjock a call and see if they can get you the correct washer. I would get a new nut and bolt too, but you don't have to get that from Rockjock.

 

[2Door4x4]

I will do that! Thank you! I am going to assume my steering assembly is not factory equipment?

 

[Lou]

That’s a currie steering set up and a currie draglink. All good components!


Well formerly currie, now rockjock.

 

[Lou]

you will also want to do this

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/can-anyone-explain-a-dry-steering-test.14163/
Check all the tie rod ends, drag link ends, track bar bushings, and finally take a look at how much the steering gear input shaft is moving before it outputs movement on the pitman arm.

I am willing to bet that the frame side trackbar bolt is rocking when you do this.