doing a SOA....what High steer kit?

Jakesteads · 09-08-2006, 01:13 PM

exactly what it says whats some good High Steering Kits that wont kill me money wise

HUBDEEP · 09-08-2006, 01:16 PM

Kits?

I pieced my own together on my D44 front. Dedenbear knuckles, avalanche arms, Parts Mike hardware, Whaley Enterprises Tie rod and drag link.....

I assume you're SOA on a D30?

z71offroader · 09-08-2006, 02:13 PM

im planning on getting the MORE kit for my d30, i think many suggest the jb conversions kit, suppost to be cheaper than the MORE but havent really looked into it.

**Slapahoe** · 09-08-2006, 02:34 PM

I went with the Teraflex. DC4WD sells the whole kit wtih drag link and tie rod included for $400. best thing you can buy.

I have a D30 with 4.88's, lockrite and teraflex kit for $800 if you want it!

**LOCKED UP** · 09-08-2006, 05:20 PM

For a D30?

JB looks to be pretty cheap but I don't know what it comes with (steering linkage, etc).

I ran the MORE kit on my leaf sprung XJ and was happy with it. if I did it all over again I'd go with somethign I could use tie rods on though B/C the HEIMs in the MORE kit got noisy after deep mudding and were not greasable.

**Big-n-Broke-YJ** · 09-08-2006, 06:31 PM

the MORE kit is nice but why spend $400 on that dana 30?

gt the jb arm and drag link... it's $200.... then take the other $200 you saved and buy some beer and chicken

you can then have all your jeep buddies over for a BBQ, feed them, and have them install the steering for you so you don't have to get your hands dirty

**LOCKED UP** · 09-09-2006, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big-n-Broke-YJ

the MORE kit is nice but why spend $400 on that dana 30?

gt the jb arm and drag link... it's $200.... then take the other $200 you saved and buy some beer and chicken

you can then have all your jeep buddies over for a BBQ, feed them, and have them install the steering for you so you don't have to get your hands dirty

If it's only $200 and comes with the draglink I second this

**jeepin1995** · 09-09-2006, 01:13 PM

i have the JB4x4 steering correction kit (http://www.jb4x4.com/products.htm)..... it works for me and was relatively cheap..... $140 without the drag link (like every body else here, i'm on a budget)

here's a few pics:

this isn't the drag link they send, i had mine lengthened:

Close up of the bracket:

top of it:

from underneath:

that is SOA+ 2" springs by the way.

**Tomb Raider** · 09-09-2006, 02:11 PM

Works for me too....

z71offroader · 09-09-2006, 09:47 PM

are u running a drop pitman as well tomb?

jdubb · 09-09-2006, 09:57 PM

I have installed both Tera and MORE kits on YJ SOA. The MORE kit is a little overpriced. If you go with the Tera kit, do not use the ridiculously huge aluminum arms, they can cause clearance issues. I believe the Tera kit with some smaller steel links would be good. With the Tera you cannot mount the drag link TRE on the bottom of the knuckle because it hits the springs. If you mount it on top of the knuckle it WILL hit the bottom side of the frame at full stuff. The problem is how far off the knuckle the huge 1 ton TREs sit. Heims might make for more clearance but most people don't like heims in steering links on daily driver rigs. Hope this helps.

**Tomb Raider** · 09-09-2006, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z71offroader

are u running a drop pitman as well tomb?

Yes.

**Joe Dillard** · 09-09-2006, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big-n-Broke-YJ

the MORE kit is nice but why spend $400 on that dana 30?

Some folks didn't spend anywhere near what you mention for a MORE kit.

Are you familiar with double sheer?

If not - you have a few things to catch-up with about design strength and why the JB and MORE kits are VERY different in strength and are not to be compared as apples to apples.

jdubb · 09-10-2006, 12:08 AM

the MORE kit has different levels so you have to explain what you got for $400. Don't be too concerned with the "I don't spend good money on little axles" argument because when you step up to Dana 44, 60 whatever there will always be people waiting to buy your old parts. Jeep parts have excellent resale value. Some people stop at 33s, others stop at 35s, and then there's people like me.

ChevDog1 · 09-12-2006, 02:10 PM

I have been running the MORE kit for about 1.5 years. The heim joints have not been an issue, and I drive it to work about half the time. My only issue with it has been the location and strength of the tie rod. Even flipped to the top of the stock arms, it is still too low for serious rocks. I have bent (and straightened) my tie rod on each of my last two outings (I know... get a better spotter). I called MORE to see if they make a stronger tie rod, but they don't. They suggested sleeving mine with larger tubing.

09-08-2006, 02:13 PM	#3
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09-09-2006, 09:47 PM	#10
z71offroader Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 1,141 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	are u running a drop pitman as well tomb? __________________ 93 YJ- SOA, R.E 1.5" Leafs, Custom paint, 35x16 Boggers,15x10 97 series rockcrawlers. Diamond plated interior and exterior, Tera SYE/CV DS, Herculined Tub, Bestop, Warn Bumpers w/ 9.5ti, 8.8" rear, D30 front, both ARB's with 4:88's, Super 88, Posi-Lok, Alpine Stereo, Tuffy Security, Hella Fogs, ProComp Spots, and much more. 07 2500HD D-Max CC LB Black Ranchhand Bumpers, MBRP 5" Straight Piped Exhaust, Edge Evo, N-fabs, 305/65/18 BFGs on Black Motos, much more soon to come! (Sold)03 Z71- 33x12 BFG Muds, American Racing Victor Teflons, K&N intake, Gibson Exhaust, Ranchand bumpers, Hypertech programmed, Hella Spots, 12" JL sub, and much more.

09-09-2006, 09:57 PM	#11
jdubb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: charlotte nc Posts: 8 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	More I have installed both Tera and MORE kits on YJ SOA. The MORE kit is a little overpriced. If you go with the Tera kit, do not use the ridiculously huge aluminum arms, they can cause clearance issues. I believe the Tera kit with some smaller steel links would be good. With the Tera you cannot mount the drag link TRE on the bottom of the knuckle because it hits the springs. If you mount it on top of the knuckle it WILL hit the bottom side of the frame at full stuff. The problem is how far off the knuckle the huge 1 ton TREs sit. Heims might make for more clearance but most people don't like heims in steering links on daily driver rigs. Hope this helps.

09-10-2006, 12:08 AM	#14
jdubb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: charlotte nc Posts: 8 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	SOA high steer the MORE kit has different levels so you have to explain what you got for $400. Don't be too concerned with the "I don't spend good money on little axles" argument because when you step up to Dana 44, 60 whatever there will always be people waiting to buy your old parts. Jeep parts have excellent resale value. Some people stop at 33s, others stop at 35s, and then there's people like me.