: Steering Upgrade for SUA YJ's


SCORPION
09-03-2002, 08:47 AM
I think this looks pretty good and since I will be staying SUA and going to 35's soon I thought beafing the steering system would be a good idea.
http://www.performanceunlimited.com/steering/img46.gif
http://www.performanceunlimited.com/steering/img47.gif

Heres the link:
http://www.performanceunlimited.com/steering/steeringoption.html

My comments:

-will a drop pitman be in the way once the TR is moved above the steering arm under suspension compression? If I recall correctly, the TR come very close to the Drop Pitman as it is now.

-If indeed this kit demands a stockpitman arm I think the added length of the drag link and the amount it is raised should in effect yield similar bump-steer characteristics.

-I heard a cherokee or grand cherokee pitman is half way between a full drop and stock pitman. maybe this is the way to go for this kit.

Sundowner
09-03-2002, 09:02 AM
I do not like how long that bolt has to be on the pass. side to carry both those heim joints. that looks like an accident waiting to happen. It would be 3 times stronger if the tie rod were under the arm and the drag link over.

SCORPION
09-03-2002, 09:38 AM
I agree, but this is the setup they run on FS bronkos with big boggers and they dont report any issues. I would like to hear more about this setup before I use it.

Jason R
09-03-2002, 11:11 AM
Of course they don't report any errors they want to sell their product.

Do a search on Crossover steering.

Jakesteramalamajama
09-03-2002, 11:23 AM
This is the same as a stock Waggy setup (knuckle-over).

To put it another way, if you swap in a Waggy front end and keep the tie rod and drag link you get the same thing, sans heim joints.

I run this on my YJ (SUA, Waggy tie rod and draglink)
And yes, if you have a drop pitman, you do get some contact when the driver's side of the axle is under compression. I have around 5 inches of lift in the suspension and the contact isn't too bad, just scratches a little paint off the tie rod. A smaller lift, and you're gonna need a regular pitman arm tho.

HTH,
Jake