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sbspence
07-18-2015, 09:15 PM
2001 Jeep XJ Auto 4dr Limited

- Need good used, rebuilt, or new power steering gearbox.

- Coil spacers or ACOS 1 1/2", - 2"

- good/new radiator...prefer all metal

-steering gear box brace

-factory radio CD

THANKS ! :pray:

xj-jake
07-20-2015, 01:34 PM
I may have some spacers in my pile-o-parts let me look this week. Why not just throw in a Durango box and an aftermarket spacer as long as you're taking it all apart?

sbspence
07-22-2015, 10:02 PM
Thanks!!

What's the advantage of the Durango box compared to stock?


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4.3LXJ
07-22-2015, 10:12 PM
It has 40% more area on the hydraulic piston and that much more force on the pitman arm. Makes the steering feel easier

sbspence
07-22-2015, 10:14 PM
Hmm. Yeah I was just reading an install of one on a search I did. It says '99 v8 non snowplow. So that's the only one? I plan on replacing hardware and spacer, is a brace a good addition or overkill? I'm likely never going over 31x10.50s.


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4.3LXJ
07-22-2015, 10:18 PM
Not sure on all the models that had them. They are a standard box used on pickups and such with a heavier front end weight. I have the left hand version on my old Chevy pick up. Very easy to steer. Bracing the steering box area is never a waste on just about anything. Said Chevy pick ups are famous for cracking there as well as on XJs

xj-jake
07-23-2015, 09:57 AM
Hmm. Yeah I was just reading an install of one on a search I did. It says '99 v8 non snowplow. So that's the only one? I plan on replacing hardware and spacer, is a brace a good addition or overkill? I'm likely never going over 31x10.50s.


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That's the one to use. Brace isn't a bad idea at all. Never going over 31's. We all said that!!

denverd1
07-23-2015, 10:17 AM
brace it while your in there. I'm dealing with a torn frame rail from not doing it when I did my box a year ago