How can I improve my XJ steering wheel?
If your want to substantially improve your XJ’s steering and strength, take a look at putting in a kit that has bigger tie rod ends (or heims), a bigger tie rod, and a bigger drag link.
What does ZJ Jeep stand for?
TJ – Second-generation Wrangler. 1997-2007. ZJ – Grand Cherokee, mid-size.
What does 1 ton steering do?
With our Jeep 1 ton steering upgrade, you eliminate the hard to adjust “Y” stock steering, it allows for a longer drag link to help with your steering angles, and most importantly gives you heavy duty steering that will take a beating and hold up to the off-road abuse.
Are ZJ jeeps reliable?
The standard 4.0-liter H.O. found in the ZJ is one of the best Jeep engines ever made. Because of this, many of the ZJ Grand Cherokees produced came with a 5.2-liter V8. This engine makes more horsepower and more torque while still being extremely reliable.
What years are ZJ?
| Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler Corporation (1993-1998) DaimlerChrysler (1998) |
| Also called | Jeep Grand Wagoneer (1992-93) |
| Production | January 1992–1998 |
| Model years | 1993–1998 |
What does XJ stand for Jeep?
eXperimental Jeep
The most ambitious Jeep ever undertaken, the XJ (said to mean eXperimental Jeep, although the veracity of this is not well substantiated) was revolutionary in design: it was the first SUV to use a bespoke unibody chassis for more car-like performance and design attributes.
What transmission is in my ZJ?
46RE 4-speed automatic transmission.
What is over the knuckle steering?
The tie rod is attached to a knuckle on the drivers side and the passengers side. This keeps both wheels pointed in the same direction once the vehicle has been aligned. Movement of the steering wheel will turn your pitman arm to move your drag link either to the passenger or driver side.
Which is better ZJ or WJ?
WJ unibodies are a bit stronger and you’ll get a bit more interior space. IMO, the ZJ rear suspension is a little better design, it’s got more parts in common with other Jeeps and it’s a little simpler in a lot of ways, being that it’s closer to an over-grown XJ.
Is Jeep ZJ good off-road?
In stock form both the ZJ and WJ are fairly capable for mild off-roading, but you’ll need to add a lift to fit enough tire underneath to deal with more serious stuff.
Whats the difference between XJ and ZJ?
Xj has more aftermarket parts than the ZJ. You can get parts for Xj from different brands easily but ZJ is more difficult to mod. Not only Xj has more aftermarket parts but they are also way cheaper and easily accessible when compared to the zj aftermarket parts. There are a lot of things you can do to improve the XJ.
Can a Xj be upgraded to 1 ton steering?
The basic sequence we’d follow for upgrading your XJ’s steering looks like this: Before you upgrade to 1 ton steering, it’s really important to strengthen the steering box mount with a steel spacer and a brace to keep the box frame ripping off the thin unibody.
Do you need to upgrade the tie rod on a Jeep XJ?
The tie rod is low and vulnerable to rocks, which is why many upgrades make the tie rod super thick. With crossover steering you get better angles and your tie rod is up and out of the way. But it’s usually more work and requires some drilling or light fabrication. If you’re lifting your XJ over 4-6″ you should look into crossover steering.
How big is the steering on a Jeep XJ?
The ID for the Jeep XJ Cure is 5/8″. Since 1 ton steering for XJs can have a similar flopping problem, RuffStuff also makes it in a 3/4″ ID for 1 ton steering. Apparently, there is a rubber/steel stock part for older full size Jeeps that is very similar to The Cure, but we don’t have the part number.
Can you put frame stiffeners on a Jeep XJ?
While frame stiffeners aren’t a direct steering upgrade, they’re something to consider if you’re going to be doing hard wheeling. They’ll decrease the overall frame flexibility in your XJ, which is a good thing if you want tight steering.