Steering upgrade?
02-15-2011, 03:24 PM
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I'd love to go with the Currie kit but $800 is a little more than my account can handle!
I guess I could just get the flipped draglink and a relo bracket for now, right?
(as well as the tapered bushing of course.)
I guess I could just get the flipped draglink and a relo bracket for now, right?
(as well as the tapered bushing of course.)
02-15-2011, 04:39 PM
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I just did the currie flip and it worked great. I already had the JKS trackbar brace on my axle and it has the high mount location for the track bar. Don't forget the tapered bushing that you will need after you drill out your mount. Northridge sells them for about $10. Off road evolution has a kit now that is a cheaper bolt on, but have not read anything about it yet. The currie drag link is a monster upgrade from the factory one.
02-21-2011, 07:46 PM
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Update:
So I ended up going down to ORE last Friday and picked up their draglink flip kit. First I have to say ity DID make the world of difference. 
However, The instructions need a serious revamp in terms of whats included in the kit, the correct items in the kit and some spellcheck but more importantly, the kit interferes with the tie rod at full left turn and actually locks the steering! I had to pull out the trusty angle grinder to do a slight modding on the sway bar link extension bracket before all was said and done.
Sorry to Mel and the the guys down there but I've gotta put the feedback out there.
Don't take it the wrong way! The kit made the world of difference and has a great price point.
However, The instructions need a serious revamp in terms of whats included in the kit, the correct items in the kit and some spellcheck but more importantly, the kit interferes with the tie rod at full left turn and actually locks the steering! I had to pull out the trusty angle grinder to do a slight modding on the sway bar link extension bracket before all was said and done.
Sorry to Mel and the the guys down there but I've gotta put the feedback out there.
Don't take it the wrong way! The kit made the world of difference and has a great price point.
02-22-2011, 07:06 PM
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JKS trackbar installation
Finally got my adjustable JKS trackbar in along with Teraflex lower control arms..I've already got the 4" skyjacker lift on it. They're wanting to charge $550 dollars to install just those 5 things, I think I can do the install and then let them adjust the trackbar and control arms at the shop for a fair price of $ 180.00. Anyone here have any experience on installing those parts (JKS trackbar and lower control arms) and problems you cross in doing so? Every bit of info helps.
02-22-2011, 07:11 PM
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Do it all yourself. Plenty of install writeups (there is an index at the top of the write-ups area). For the adjustments, find the DIY Alignment writeup in the same area. It will show you how to adjust the trackbars and control arms, and how to set the toe and center the steering wheel. It may take a few tries to get it all dialed in, but that leaves you with over 7 bills to spend on more toys.
02-22-2011, 07:16 PM
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Trackbar install and centering( different brand, works the same)
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...ation-write-up
Lower CA's, start at #12
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...ation-write-up