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good morning,
I do not have all the differences in the boxes handy, but I do see that it is a Saginaw like the CJs use, I do see that the XJ uses the later metric hose fittings. That will require you to use different/later hoses. The question from there would be the spline counts on the input/output shaft and im having trouble finding that info right now
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I do not have all the differences in the boxes handy, but I do see that it is a Saginaw like the CJs use, I do see that the XJ uses the later metric hose fittings. That will require you to use different/later hoses. The question from there would be the spline counts on the input/output shaft and im having trouble finding that info right now
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Thanks gert,
I should also mention that it is right hand drive so that will limit my optons I think. Don't think I could go with the Durango steering box could I?
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I should also mention that it is right hand drive so that will limit my optons I think. Don't think I could go with the Durango steering box could I?
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Which ever box you go with I would think would need to come from a right hand drive, I would imagine the mounting lugs are on the other side of the box to accommodate being mounted to the right hand frame rail but I'm not sure I haven't ever messed with the right hand vehicles
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Yes you are right the lugs are on the opposite side.
I have found an XJ power steering box on ebay off a right hand drive 1997 cherokee but don't know if these boxes are any good or not!
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I have found an XJ power steering box on ebay off a right hand drive 1997 cherokee but don't know if these boxes are any good or not!
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the steering column spline count is 3/4 and 30 spline on the Cherokee box, I couldn't find anywhere that would list the spline count on the out put so I had to count the splines on a picture and it looks like its 32 spline pitman arm, I personally think it will work it may require the purchase of a few parts to adapt it but I am having to make a best guess. are there no RHD jeeps you can look at over there?
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Hi gert, thanks for your reply.
I have ordered the steering box anyway as it was so cheap it would be rude not to lol. I am glad you think it will work, I have heard from a couple of people that it bolts straight on using the the same points but it's not a problem anyway, don't mind a bit of fabrication. Yes I agree I might need to purchase a few more parts but it's going to be a labour of love!
In answer to your question there are very few cj's over here. I personally haven't seen one for years, in fact since I had my CJ7 about 12 years ago I can count on one hand how many I have seen!
When I go out in mine that's why it gets so much attention off people.
Thanks again gert, if you find anything else out please let me know
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I have ordered the steering box anyway as it was so cheap it would be rude not to lol. I am glad you think it will work, I have heard from a couple of people that it bolts straight on using the the same points but it's not a problem anyway, don't mind a bit of fabrication. Yes I agree I might need to purchase a few more parts but it's going to be a labour of love!
In answer to your question there are very few cj's over here. I personally haven't seen one for years, in fact since I had my CJ7 about 12 years ago I can count on one hand how many I have seen!
When I go out in mine that's why it gets so much attention off people.
Thanks again gert, if you find anything else out please let me know
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Over time Jeep CJs can get pretty hard on the steering box support area. Like the frame is prone to cracking in places over time. This is a good addition to help it out:
https://www.quadratec.com/products/12590_0520_07.htm. There are other versions available also.
https://www.quadratec.com/products/12590_0520_07.htm. There are other versions available also.
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Thanks torxhead, cool link. Might well be worth going with one of those, seems like a pretty simple solution!
Will let you know the outcome gert...... although it might be a while yet lol.
Will let you know the outcome gert...... although it might be a while yet lol.