Old Yeller
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Post by Old Yeller on Mar 25, 2010 22:30:21 GMT -4
My YJ has alot of play in the steering box. 1/8 or more of a turn before the pitman arm even starts turning.
Now the question. Is it worth the rebuild? or is rebuilding only for leaky seals? Should I just bite the bullet and get a rebuilt one?
Rob D
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Post by Hawkes on Mar 25, 2010 22:52:48 GMT -4
There are online guides to show you how to adjust the box, you need to make adjustments in two directions, like setting up gears. Just tightening the nut on top will cause it to wear faster.
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Post by Sandboxcowboy on Mar 25, 2010 23:20:17 GMT -4
You want a late 70's 3/4 ton jeep J-series box. (J20). also late 90s durango boxes work too!! google it...........  |
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Post by Old Yeller on Mar 26, 2010 5:57:34 GMT -4
Did some researching, and it seems the J20 box is the way to go. The durango boxes aren't great for a YJ since they only pick up on 3 of the 4 mounting holes, but it appears the j20 uses all 4 as well.
There seems to be some conflicting info out there on the fittings that attach to the box though. Certain years had flared fittings, and others the regular o-ring fittings (like on mine, apparently). Hmm, some more research is in order. Thanks for getting me started.
EDIT: Appears 80 and newer have the fittings that will bolt right up, and 79 and older used flared, and you'd have to have some adapters to get it to work. I think I may do this. I'll have to see if anyone can get a reman 1980's j-20 box in though.
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Post by dan on Mar 26, 2010 6:54:14 GMT -4
if/when you do, post a price. sounds like a decent replacement/upgrade.
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Post by Hawkes on Mar 26, 2010 7:22:27 GMT -4
You have to watch the input spline size too, I'm guessing J20's always had the bigger one but maybe not. Lots of vehicles went with the rag joint and had the smaller spline.
Most rebuilt selections online cover a lot of vehicles because they had the same input count and box bolts, but from factory had different turn ratios, keep that in mind.
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Post by Old Yeller on Mar 26, 2010 17:51:34 GMT -4
There are online guides to show you how to adjust the box, you need to make adjustments in two directions, like setting up gears. Just tightening the nut on top will cause it to wear faster. This will definitely be the first route I take. My FSM calls for the gear box to be removed before adjustment so that bearing preload and other measurements can be made. However, lots of net wheelers have had good success just adjusting the slop with the main adjuster. jeep.off-road.com/jeep/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=259494This guy seems to know what he is talking about anyways. Rob D |
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