Steering. need to know

[FrenchChili]

Ok, as some of you know, my steering is somewhat weird, and with the help of my dad, concluded that it is in fact the steering gear box.

So, I did some research; I see lot's of people favoring the J20 steering box...I also see that yj have 3.5" core, heavier duty I assume, 4 bolt (including xj, right?) which is fine for a direct swap.

Also, the J20 box is 18:1 vs. 14:1 > yj, tj, xj (coreect me if I'm wrong) Are all YJs 14:1?

My main concern is the ratio difference, how much is road feel different going from 14:1 to 18:1?
I usually have a preference for anything that is tight:D


then..it's off to finding one!

[DsrtJeeper]

Ok, as some of you know, my steering is somewhat weird, and with the help of my dad, concluded that it is in fact the steering gear box.

So, I did some research; I see lot's of people favoring the J20 steering box...I also see that yj have 3.5" core, heavier duty I assume, 4 bolt (including xj, right?) which is fine for a direct swap.

Also, the J20 box is 18:1 vs. 14:1 > yj, tj, xj (coreect me if I'm wrong) Are all YJs 14:1?

My main concern is the ratio difference, how much is road feel different going from 14:1 to 18:1?
I usually have a preference for anything that is tight:D


then..it's off to finding one!

It's that damn snorkel I tell ya! Remove that thing and you'll sail straight as an arrow. You don't see snorkels on airplanes do you? :D

You've thrown off the incredible aerodynamics of the TJ. :rolleyes:

[tjjeepboy]

A tj has the aerodynamic grace of a dodo, and ask georgia, snorkels are awesome.

[DsrtJeeper]

A tj has the aerodynamic grace of a dodo, and ask georgia, snorkels are awesome.

Hey now; my Jeep goes right where the wind blows it. :rolleyes:

[Wildcat455]

A tj has the aerodynamic grace of a dodo, much like their owners!

:eek:
I can't believe you said that!

[Wildcat455]

Hey now; my Jeep goes right where the wind blows it. :rolleyes:

No Eric, that's your erection following the blowing wind... :rolleyes:

[DsrtJeeper]

:eek:
I can't believe you said that!

Bwahahahahaha!!! :D Even if you turn sideways? :confused:

[FrenchChili]

:D you guys are bad :D

a simple thread, innocent, trying to be serious, already starts turning upside down from....

oh well, you get the point...*sight* *exasperated*

Pick another thread, dang it!!!!

:D

[DsrtJeeper]

......."for if you erect it; they will come." :D

[FrenchChili]

......."for if you erect it; they will come." :D

oh that got me laughing so hard !!!!!!!!!!

[Wildcat455]

It's not the thread we are picking, Silly....

It's YOU! :eek:

[DsrtJeeper]

oh that got me so hard !!!!!!!!!!

Umm; I don't think you should show up tomarrow. :eek:
































:D :D

[1BLKJP]

No Eric, that's your erection following the blowing wind... :rolleyes:

Uh Eric, how do you shoot pool with a rope? :D

[FrenchChili]

bas-turds :D


seriously though, any input???

Racheal might have to pick me up tomorrow to go to the meeting and I don't think I'll survive. So any info means less to endure:D

[DsrtJeeper]

Uh Eric, how do you shoot pool with a rope? :D

Hey now; I'm not giving out all my secrets. :rolleyes: It's an ancient secret from the Lackanookie tribe. ;)

[1BLKJP]

Hey now; I'm not giving out all my secrets. :rolleyes: It's an ancient secret from the Lackanookie tribe. ;)

I don't care who you are. That there's funny. :D

[danno]

On the previous subject, I have also heard of folks running a Dodge Dakota steering box (1998 and 1999 I believe) and I hear that it is also a bit beefier than the stock TJ box

[FrenchChili]

Thanx danno

Anyone drives on the 18:1???