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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: 83CJ7 on June 04, 2016, 06:06:19 PM

Title: 83 Right Hand Drive CJ7
Post by: 83CJ7 on June 04, 2016, 06:06:19 PM

I'm running an '83 CJ7 on 31.5" wheels on stock tie rods in a y-link configuration for RHD. Shredding tie rod ends very quickly. I know the steering stabilizer is shot. Is this the cause?
I'm looking to upgrade the tie rod and drag link to a more heavy duty setup. Anybody know a source in the UK?
Currently looking at something like this kit from US...

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/YLINK.html

Any help to get my steering stable would be appreciated.

 

Title: Re: 83 Right Hand Drive CJ7
Post by: Dave69 on June 04, 2016, 06:22:17 PM

I have been running no front stabilizer since i bought the jeep and have had no problems with tie rod ends. the tie rods a pretty poor in size and the metal is surprisingly soft. the link below gives an idea of tie rod ends available for upgrades.
 I personally went for full rose joint with 20mm thread size. One way ticket on this mod unfortunately and y have to make bespoke tie and drag links

http://www.jeepfan.com/tech/jeep-tie-rod-and-drag-link-end-identification/

Have you checked the front tracking? not that a few degrees out makes much of a difference.
A tight or seized suspension ball joint can be a root cause

Title: Re: 83 Right Hand Drive CJ7
Post by: Mike Pavelin on June 04, 2016, 07:09:42 PM

Disconnect the rod ends from the steering knuckles and turn them side to side. if they're tight, replace the ball joints.

Title: Re: 83 Right Hand Drive CJ7
Post by: 5536paulj on June 04, 2016, 11:29:05 PM

x2, check the ball joints before you go any further...

With 31.5" wheels no CJ steering is going to last very long! Got a pic?   :098:

Title: Re: 83 Right Hand Drive CJ7
Post by: Bubba on June 05, 2016, 08:49:56 AM

i would go for axle ball joints