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4doorchevy · 02-09-2010, 05:24 PM

my steering box started leaking fluid faster than I can put it in. Which one is the best upgrade? what fits back in stock location?

SweetPee · 02-10-2010, 07:05 AM

I am partial to PSC's myself.

The Black Sheep · 02-10-2010, 07:20 AM

Another stock steering box from the junkyard. You don't need a PSC box (they are great products) if its just used alone, you really aren't getting much benefits. If your steering is totally tricked out with hydro assist, all the measurements are right, you aren't running that stock garbage that came stock in terms of linkages then by all means, PSC is the shizz. If its just a daily driver, or light trail rig.

4doorchevy · 02-10-2010, 12:06 PM

Does it have to be off a 97 tj? what else will fit?

Moore87 · 02-10-2010, 12:20 PM

Should have posted this about a week ago. I threw one away that i took off. Nobody wanted it.

The Black Sheep · 02-10-2010, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4doorchevy

Does it have to be off a 97 tj? what else will fit?

Any TJ box should fit. I'm not sure if a YJ box will or not.

4doorchevy · 02-10-2010, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moore87

Should have posted this about a week ago. I threw one away that i took off. Nobody wanted it.

well if it would've broke a week ago i would've.

thanks anyway

RGRHASH · 02-10-2010, 04:03 PM

Mine was the same way for over 5 years(

)...I beat on it for about another 1.5 yrs after that till it wouldnt hold fluid AT ALL, not a drop...It would pour on your feet while you were topping it off( and the resevior was all brown inside from dirt getting into the box through the seal).It wouldnt pass inspection in TX...I went with an Entire PSC steering setup(hydro Assist) since Im still on the street occasionally..I cant remember what a stock box cost( like $400 or so?) I figured Id put that money towards the PSC stuff, and I think it was worth it..But like I said I didnt have the thing working for nearly 6.5 yrs...

pachary · 02-11-2010, 01:47 AM

Durango box, 98-99. I put one on my 05. 03 and up you have to modify one bolt hole and use a pressure hose from an early TJ, but you should be able to bolt in, drill out a nylon pin in steering shaft and go.

Drilling out the pin may not apply on the early TJs.

Rio_Grande · 02-14-2010, 08:15 AM

The older cherokees and especially j truck boxes will bolt in. I have one from a j20 and dont think I had to modify anything. Of course it was on there for 6 months and started leaking again. not bad but it seaps.

DO NOT buy a reman from the big box stores, I had 2 of them and at dang near 300.00 each they are a ripoff.

You know West Texas Offroad used to rebuild these pumps for about half of a reman unit. That will likely be my next step. I agree PSC rocks but if you are lile me, I only run 34's and dont really have any money so junkyard replacements are alright by me.

4doorchevy · 02-14-2010, 02:46 PM

I found one in a junkyard for fifty bucks. Now if i can get off work long enough to go get it

SoCalKenny · 02-14-2010, 05:19 PM

98 Durango w/ a V8 is a direct bolt in with no modifications on the early TJ's. It's a little bit bigger box but bolts right up with no other mods.

4doorchevy · 02-14-2010, 05:40 PM

thanks for all the info

Toolbox · 02-15-2010, 07:37 AM

FWIW, I run a PSC box, stock pump through a cooler and turn my locked 33's with ease. I had to replace my box a while back and figured eff it, I'll go PSC and see how the stock pump works. year and a half later stock pump still works fine. Couldn't be happier...

02-09-2010, 05:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
4doorchevy OUTLAW MOTORSPORTS Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 69112 Location: MArion, La Posts: 471	97 tj steering box my steering box started leaking fluid faster than I can put it in. Which one is the best upgrade? what fits back in stock location? __________________ 97 tj 6.0 nv4500 241c on tons in the works

02-10-2010, 07:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
SweetPee Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 141244 Location: Kentucky Posts: 46	I am partial to PSC's myself. __________________ "Trouble finds me in easy places."

02-10-2010, 07:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
The Black Sheep Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 40587 Location: SouthEastern CT, Near South Rd./White Rock Posts: 3,062	Another stock steering box from the junkyard. You don't need a PSC box (they are great products) if its just used alone, you really aren't getting much benefits. If your steering is totally tricked out with hydro assist, all the measurements are right, you aren't running that stock garbage that came stock in terms of linkages then by all means, PSC is the shizz. If its just a daily driver, or light trail rig. Last edited by The Black Sheep; 02-10-2010 at 07:23 AM.

02-10-2010, 12:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
4doorchevy OUTLAW MOTORSPORTS Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 69112 Location: MArion, La Posts: 471	Does it have to be off a 97 tj? what else will fit? __________________ 97 tj 6.0 nv4500 241c on tons in the works

02-10-2010, 12:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Moore87 Granite Guru Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 99723 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 639	Should have posted this about a week ago. I threw one away that i took off. Nobody wanted it. __________________ Jeep Build - /forum/jeep-hardcore-tech/726445-another-college-build.html Trailer Build - http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...1#post14358371

02-10-2010, 04:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
RGRHASH Granite Guru Join Date: Feb 2008 Member # 108388 Location: Arkansas Posts: 790	Mine was the same way for over 5 years( )...I beat on it for about another 1.5 yrs after that till it wouldnt hold fluid AT ALL, not a drop...It would pour on your feet while you were topping it off( and the resevior was all brown inside from dirt getting into the box through the seal).It wouldnt pass inspection in TX...I went with an Entire PSC steering setup(hydro Assist) since Im still on the street occasionally..I cant remember what a stock box cost( like $400 or so?) I figured Id put that money towards the PSC stuff, and I think it was worth it..But like I said I didnt have the thing working for nearly 6.5 yrs...

02-11-2010, 01:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
pachary Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 102053 Location: Adairsville, GA Posts: 397	Durango box, 98-99. I put one on my 05. 03 and up you have to modify one bolt hole and use a pressure hose from an early TJ, but you should be able to bolt in, drill out a nylon pin in steering shaft and go. Drilling out the pin may not apply on the early TJs. Last edited by pachary; 02-11-2010 at 01:48 AM.

02-14-2010, 08:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
Rio_Grande Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13820 Location: Indiana Posts: 87	The older cherokees and especially j truck boxes will bolt in. I have one from a j20 and dont think I had to modify anything. Of course it was on there for 6 months and started leaking again. not bad but it seaps. DO NOT buy a reman from the big box stores, I had 2 of them and at dang near 300.00 each they are a ripoff. You know West Texas Offroad used to rebuild these pumps for about half of a reman unit. That will likely be my next step. I agree PSC rocks but if you are lile me, I only run 34's and dont really have any money so junkyard replacements are alright by me. __________________ 97 TJ with a few toys.

02-14-2010, 02:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
4doorchevy OUTLAW MOTORSPORTS Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 69112 Location: MArion, La Posts: 471	I found one in a junkyard for fifty bucks. Now if i can get off work long enough to go get it __________________ 97 tj 6.0 nv4500 241c on tons in the works

02-14-2010, 05:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
SoCalKenny Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Member # 153886 Posts: 1	98 Durango w/ a V8 is a direct bolt in with no modifications on the early TJ's. It's a little bit bigger box but bolts right up with no other mods.

02-14-2010, 05:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
4doorchevy OUTLAW MOTORSPORTS Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 69112 Location: MArion, La Posts: 471	thanks for all the info __________________ 97 tj 6.0 nv4500 241c on tons in the works

02-15-2010, 07:37 AM	#14 (permalink)
Toolbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41802 Location: York,SC Posts: 187	FWIW, I run a PSC box, stock pump through a cooler and turn my locked 33's with ease. I had to replace my box a while back and figured eff it, I'll go PSC and see how the stock pump works. year and a half later stock pump still works fine. Couldn't be happier... __________________ Calling an illegal alien an 'undocumented immigrant' is like calling a drug dealer an 'unlicensed pharmacist' -

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