[GreenJip]

Originally Posted by MuDD OlllllllO

That is awesome. What year ford explorer did you pull it from?

Any year Explorer with a front CV shaft will work, just make sure it has the 1310 U-Joints. I pulled mine off the doner vehicle when I did my 8.8 swap.

[cubbie]

Any other information on the Taurus electric fan swap? Is it a direct bolt in? What years?

[joeyprice]

Originally Posted by cubbie

Well, after reading a few other threads I have become more interested in budget junkyard upgrades. What I mean when I say "budget junkyard upgrades" are upgrades like installing a ZJ tie rod into a TJ or using ZJ coils in the front of a TJ. Just wondering some of the things others have come up with to upgrade their TJ's who are trying to save some dough.

Fill in your profile so we know what we're dealing with as far as the Jeep goes. If you have a post 03 TJ with the 4.0 a 160 amp alternator out of a late model Durango with a 4.7 V8 should bolt straight in (it did in my 2005 at any rate) - you should be able to verify with a visual inspection.

[FifteenCents]

The durango steering box has bigger gears inside (stronger),and less
of a turn ratio (quicker steering)

The electric fan is not a direct bolt on, You have to modify the fan brackets
and figure out how to mount the catch bin for the radiator. If you going for horsepower gain, (not worth the hassle for the benifit IMHO) Though it is cheaper than a new fan clutch which wears out at about 150,000. (squeals like the dickens when cold)

I bought a used Flex-a-lite electic fan at a swap meet that had a bad relay for 25 bucks and used a thermostat control circuit from SCHUCKS for 25 bucks.

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=HAD&MfrPartNumber=3652& PartType=600&PTSet=A

[quiksilverj]

Originally Posted by GreenJip

I used this set up in the rear for my 8.8 I had to get a flange apapter. If you are just putting it on a dana 35 or 44, you don't need anything else for the shaft. However, this shaft will not work without an SYE.

Will this work with the Rubicon transfer case?

[Hrothgar]

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[4x4grey88]

Originally Posted by dogbluedrummer

What do you have on the front?

Try F150 springs in the front.

[MichMarine78]

[QUOTE=gpw1942ford;4840440]The durango steering box has bigger gears inside (stronger),and less
of a turn ratio (quicker steering)

Now that sounds like something I want to try. I have an 02 Sahara and I am wondering the following:
1. Are the steering boxs interchangable, and if not what kind of modifications would I have to do.
2. What year Durangos would work?

[4x4grey88]

Originally Posted by cubbie

Any other information on the Taurus electric fan swap? Is it a direct bolt in? What years?

Originally Posted by gpw1942ford

The electric fan is not a direct bolt on, You have to modify the fan brackets and figure out how to mount the catch bin for the radiator. If you going for horsepower gain, (not worth the hassle for the benefit IMHO) Though it is cheaper than a new fan clutch which wears out at about 150,000. (squeals like the dickens when cold)

I bought a used Flex-a-lite electic fan at a swap meet that had a bad relay for 25 bucks and used a thermostat control circuit from SCHUCKS for 25 bucks.

The Lincoln MKVIII electric fan will also work for this modification while offering a higher air flow. When I installed this mod into my Jeep I used two different relays for the low (low used with the thermometer relay) and high speed (high relay in manual). The Lincoln fan has the same dimensions as the Taurus. I gained about 5-7 HP using this conversion and bolted it in fairly easy. If you are installing this into a I6 (4.0) you will have to cut down the water pump that hold the OEM fan or change out the studs for smaller. These mods are great if you want to install a body lift.

Originally Posted by MeltdWhiskey

what's the advantage of the durango steering box?

The Durango steering box is bigger and beefier while offering a better turning ratio. Great if you do allot of rock climbing.

[GreenJip]

Originally Posted by quiksilverj

Will this work with the Rubicon transfer case?

I am not familiar with the output shaft on a Rubicon. I believe it uses a flange adapter on the transfer case end. Post a pic of yours and we'll see what you would need to make it work. I know that Tom Woods makes rear CV shafts for many applications. If you are going to do a junkyard rear CV shaft, you will need to understand how it mates to the transfer case and the axle end. In my case, the transfer case uses a slip yoke, so I had to get an SYE to make the driveshaft work. This is standard practice. On my axle end (8.8), I chose to get a flange adapter from Napa.

[FifteenCents]

[quote=MichMarine78;4840615]

Originally Posted by gpw1942ford

The durango steering box has bigger gears inside (stronger),and less
of a turn ratio (quicker steering)

Now that sounds like something I want to try. I have an 02 Sahara and I am wondering the following:
1. Are the steering boxs interchangable, and if not what kind of modifications would I have to do.
2. What year Durangos would work?

1. No modifications needed, direct bolt on.
2. 98 - 99

[FifteenCents]

I got most of the parts for my 3.5 inches of lift from a salvage yard.
Here is my write up...

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/zj-cv-3-5-lift-wrangler-276656/

[moparjunkee]

[QUOTE=MichMarine78;4840615][QUOTE=gpw1942ford;4840440]The durango steering box has bigger gears inside (stronger),and less
of a turn ratio (quicker steering)

So logically, it is a higher gear ratio, right? It seems that maybe it would be harder to turn with larger tires(ie. in the rocks or that same situation). Maybe I am just over thinking this like I always do. Do alot of people run this set up and find no problems with it? Is it better or worse for highway driving? I know, I know enough of the questions! ha ha

[Scotch740]

Originally Posted by gpw1942ford

The durango steering box has bigger gears inside (stronger),and less
of a turn ratio (quicker steering)

Im pretty sure if you get the one thats for a snow plow package it has the same raito as the TJ.

[Hot Sauce]

Originally Posted by ExpeditionXJ

Thanks for those diameters, where did you find them? Looking at the RE catalog the ZJ rear coils are pigtailed at both ends as well.

I got the diameters from the NAPA website. I think I was wrong about the pigtail on the ZJ rears. badoosh27 said he used the ZJ rears and they work.