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Big4x4Rides · 07-04-2007, 08:16 AM

How far are you guys safely moving the front axle forward and still running the XJ steering box. Im looking at a D44 with crossover steering but looks like if I move forward muhc my steering will be all out of whack

Bubba_Jeep · 07-04-2007, 09:33 AM

If moving the axle forward results in interference with the steering (Pittman arm to tie rod clearance), then you have to reposition the steering box. If you move the steering box (on an XJ), the front cross member will be in the way, and the driver's side frame rail will have to be modified to accept the new location. The frame has an internal crush sleeve/support bracket that is spot welded in place; you would need to move this to the appropriate place.

theHenz33 · 07-04-2007, 10:24 AM

i put wrangler leafs in the front of my 89 xj, with the rear spring eye mounted in the stock lower control arm mounting hole on the frame. This moved the axle approx. 4 inches foward, and i had no problems lining everything up. i have high steer arms and everything works well.

1toughxj · 07-04-2007, 10:37 AM

Do you have pics of the steering setup on your cherokee with the leafs??

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Originally Posted by theHenz33

i put wrangler leafs in the front of my 89 xj, with the rear spring eye mounted in the stock lower control arm mounting hole on the frame. This moved the axle approx. 4 inches foward, and i had no problems lining everything up. i have high steer arms and everything works well.

djblade311 · 07-05-2007, 12:41 PM

to move the steering box, you'd have to literally cut out the front cross member since the stock steering box location is practically butted up really close already.

Maybe fab up a front bumper with steering box attach points. hehe

mjlogan88 · 07-05-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 1toughxj

Do you have pics of the steering setup on your cherokee with the leafs??

this what you're looking for?

TJP · 07-05-2007, 07:46 PM

Check out the link and pictures of how the steering iset-up in this thead.

/forum/jeep-cherokee/594747-fabbing-upper-control-arms.html

Follow the link in that post for some great tech.

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Bubba_Jeep Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37184 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,323	If moving the axle forward results in interference with the steering (Pittman arm to tie rod clearance), then you have to reposition the steering box. If you move the steering box (on an XJ), the front cross member will be in the way, and the driver's side frame rail will have to be modified to accept the new location. The frame has an internal crush sleeve/support bracket that is spot welded in place; you would need to move this to the appropriate place. __________________ 88XJ, Chevy 5.7L, Edelbrock MPFI, NV4500, Atlas, D44's, high steer, ARB's, 7" custom semi long-arm 3 or 4-link lift, BFG 33x12.5-15's.

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TJP Crazy Diamond Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7595 Location: Alternate Universe Posts: 1,145	Check out the link and pictures of how the steering iset-up in this thead. /forum/jeep-cherokee/594747-fabbing-upper-control-arms.html Follow the link in that post for some great tech. __________________ Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.” -Albert Einstein

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07-04-2007, 10:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
theHenz33 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Member # 89070 Location: upstate NY Posts: 14	i put wrangler leafs in the front of my 89 xj, with the rear spring eye mounted in the stock lower control arm mounting hole on the frame. This moved the axle approx. 4 inches foward, and i had no problems lining everything up. i have high steer arms and everything works well.

07-05-2007, 12:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
djblade311 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 86080 Posts: 24	to move the steering box, you'd have to literally cut out the front cross member since the stock steering box location is practically butted up really close already. Maybe fab up a front bumper with steering box attach points. hehe