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Title: non power streering
Post by: x TJ JEEPIN x on October 23, 2010, 12:30:20 PM

Running to the problem with the steering box (non power) im running 35's on my 97  getting a lot of play has any one upgraded if so whats a good doner

Title: non power streering
Post by: x TJ JEEPIN x on October 23, 2010, 12:37:10 PM

i my running in to a lot of play in my steering i have change my steering box twice i need to upgrade any idea  its a 97 with 35's

Title: Re: non power streering
Post by: Jeffy on October 23, 2010, 01:05:38 PM

Did you check all of the tie-rod ends for play?  Track bar installed?  I didn't think TJ's came with non-PS.  Probably not much for upgrades there anyway.

Title: Re: non power streering
Post by: sharpxmen on October 23, 2010, 02:44:51 PM

trackbar can't be removed on TJs though (i mean to be driven without trackbar).

I didn't think they came without p/s either.

Title: Re: non power streering
Post by: Dylan on October 23, 2010, 03:37:30 PM

Power steering was an option on the 4 banger 97-99, wasn't standard until 2000.

As mentioned, check your tie rod ends.  Also check for play in your ball joints and each end of the track bar.  Other possibilities include worn universals in the steering shaft, loose steering box mount bolts and cracks/flexing of the frame where the steering components attach.

Something else to consider is your replacement steering box... it isn't perchance a rebuilt "lifetime warranty" unit from the local parts store is it?  If so, they tend to not have the best reputation for being in better shape than the part they're replacing.

Title: Re: non power streering
Post by: x TJ JEEPIN x on October 23, 2010, 09:39:42 PM

Thanks will start with list, i know but it doesn't