steering shaft advice

[ksouthw80]

I've read some of the steering issue post but I think I have a different question..... Ok so I reworked all steering components Except the column and steering shaft. I had at least 3/8 inch play in the upper coupling so I ordered and installed an omni heavy duty shaft. It made a BIG difference, I consider it done except I never even thought of the dampening style. I can feel the road . I know its a jeep and will be wheeled when ready but is it worth the approx $300 for the dampening style? I dont remember my last jeep having that "feel". Tell me to get over it.????

 

[73CJ]

Do you have power steering?

Or bigger tires?

You will feel the road with manual And bigger tires.

Hit a stump or rock with manual and if your thumb is in the wrong spot - ouch

 

[ksouthw80]

power steering

 

[Torxhead]

Ksouth, have you seen this ?:http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f99/troubleshooting-correcting-your-steering-4106/

 

[ksouthw80]

Torxhead, I have, The steering is superb now, max out speedo and drives great. I feel like the slight road feel(in the steering wheel) is directly related to the steering shaft. I guess the real question is whats the best shaft to run? One with or without the dampener?

 

[Torxhead]

When I finished going thru my steering, which took years, the last thing I replaced was the steering box. This helped out quite a bit and now my steering system is complete for now anyway.

 

[ksouthw80]

ordered and received a borgeson shaft with dampner. Will post results.

 

[ksouthw80]

finally put in the steering shaft, the dampner is night and day difference.

 

[Torxhead]

Good to hear, those shafts and numerous set screws will rust up if you are concerned about that.

 

[Neuner]

Thanks for following up and letting everyone know what worked for you! Wish it was done more often.

 

[ksouthw80]

your welcome.. i painted it with black high temp engine paint and sprayed it with corrosion x. should last awhile. when the time comes i will look into drilling and adding bolts or something. what i was looking for was for it to "feel" as good as it rides. shouldnt hurt anything on the trail either.