Looks like some of you are into some hard core rock crawlers.  I am looking for suggestions for steering on my ’96 Grand Cherokee.  It is currently sitting on a Rubicon Express long arm suspension with about 8-inches of lift at the spring.  The front axle is a high-pinion king pin Dana 60 from a SRW ’79 F-350.  The steering box is a 4-bolt YJ that has been drilled for hydraulic ram assist steering.

My question pertains to:  I originally intended to use a Currie Enterprises Correctlync heavy-duty tie rod but my ZJ has outgrown the stock style Jeep stuff and the Correctlync has been reallocated to my XJ.  I have been thinking about using a full-hydraulic steering double acting \ double rod hydraulic cylinder as the drag link with a heavy-duty tie rod, all utilizing F-350 (or larger) tie rod ends

I am looking for some hard core ideas with minimal fabrication (if possible).  I just want this project concluded as quickly and easily as possibly without skimping.

Lastly, does anybody in the 4WD world ever consider or alter Ackermann?  One thing I have noticed is, the tires scrub a lot when turning.  Wanting to convert to hi-steer arms, this would be a good time to adjust that, but I simply don’t have the time to develop this on my own in addition to design work and machining of everything.

Thanks in advance,

Joe

P.S.  Sorry I don’t have any cool pics to share right now, it is buried in the back of my shop after the move.

There's a lot of steering upgrades for the jeep just one I don't recommend is th
The one from rugged rig I have it and don't like it especially for street use. I don't recommend full hydraulic if you plan on driving it on the street do to its not dot approved and don't want any cops nailling you on that I would do custom or one off the shelf with hydraulic assist just my .2

There's a lot of steering upgrades for the jeep just one I don't recommend is th
The one from rugged rig I have it and don't like it especially for street use. I don't recommend full hydraulic if you plan on driving it on the street do to its not dot approved and don't want any cops nailling you on that I would do custom or one off the shelf with hydraulic assist just my .2

I was thinking of in addition to the tie rod from the steering box to the knuckle, utilizing a full-hydraulic steering cylinder to connect the two knuckles together instead of using a drag link.  That way, I would have both mechanical and hydraulic steering

If your just worried about the tires rubbing when you turn you can UN-bolt the steering stop and add some washers to it doesn't rub but you way loose a little bit of sharp turning radius . That what I did in my xj

If your just worried about the tires rubbing when you turn you can UN-bolt the steering stop and add some washers to it doesn't rub but you way loose a little bit of sharp turning radius . That what I did in my xj

The tires don't rub the body or suspension, but they leave marks on the driveway.

Hey Joe! Pm me your # I can get you in touch with my buddy that works for rebel offroad he has been doing custom fab work for a long time. He can tell ya would work for ya!


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