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Registered User | Currie or Rock Krawler steering system??
__________________ 4.0L 5 Speed 2000 TJ. 4.5 in lift composed of RE, JKS, and Skyjacker suspension parts. Currie HD steering Smittybuilt SRC bumper. AtoZ Rockers. 33" MT Baja Claws | ||
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Registered User | I can't comment on the Currie system, other than say that many people on here run it and absolutely love it. I run the RK steering and have no complaints about it. It is beefy as hell, the tie rod is solid 1.5" steel, and I could probably it as a tow point if I ever wanted to.....lol. The only potential issue is that it uses heim joints which tend not to have as long a life as TRE's. I've only had this setup for about 5 months so I can't comment on longevity. |
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Registered User | No one will argue will the currie syst. Especially for a DD. Although I did bend the tie rod just a hair on its first trip out, I still trust it not to break. __________________ 1997 TJ 4.0 5 spd. rock track 4:1, 4.5 inch RE superflex, 35 inch MTRs, Warn 9k, KOZ 6 pnt. roll cage, D44/30 locked with 4:88s, Vanco BIG BRAKES!!and more... |
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Do it right or not at all ![]() Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Escondido, California Posts: 44,526 | Quote:
In speaking with John Currie about bending a tie rod, he commented they specifically designed the tie rod so while it is VERY strong and worthy of the toughest trails, it is also purposely made to bend before something else more critical like a tie rod end breaks. I've bent my Currie tie rod too but that was on an exceptionally difficult trail where I'd rather it bent than breaking something else. ![]() | |
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Member | Not to hijack but are those "high steering kits" or just newer stronger parts? I'm looking into getting a "high steering kit" and would like to know if thats what we are talking about lol. Thx __________________ -Aaron Member Cape Cod Jeep Club Massachusetts 2006 Silver TJ Sport D44/D30 4.88s: RE Extreme Duty 5.5", Currie HD Steering Kit, JKS 1.25" BL, 35" MTZs, Cragar Black "D" rims, ARB Snorkel,ARB F&R lockers, Centric Premium Rotors with EBC Yellowstuff Pads, Mastercraft Rubicon Dirt Sport Seats, RE Steering Stabilizer. AtoZ rockers with step, Gen-Right Full corner guards, AtoZ tire carrier, Bushwacker Fenders, Cobra 75WXST with Red Firestick II, Riddler Diff covers front/rear, Optima yellow top, PSC Stinger, Banks Power Monster Exhaust, RockHard Cage |
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Do it right or not at all ![]() Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Escondido, California Posts: 44,526 | Just be aware that it's very difficult to design a high-steer kit that doesn't also introduce some degree of bump steer. ![]() |
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Registered User | Quote:
__________________ 1997 TJ 4.0 5 spd. rock track 4:1, 4.5 inch RE superflex, 35 inch MTRs, Warn 9k, KOZ 6 pnt. roll cage, D44/30 locked with 4:88s, Vanco BIG BRAKES!!and more... | |
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Registered User | I am really attracted to the Rock Krawler steering system because of extra akle droop and the massive strength. Would the heim joints be a problem as a DD? __________________ 4.0L 5 Speed 2000 TJ. 4.5 in lift composed of RE, JKS, and Skyjacker suspension parts. Currie HD steering Smittybuilt SRC bumper. AtoZ Rockers. 33" MT Baja Claws |
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Registered User | Of the two systems you are looking at, for a daily driver, I would go with the Currie, as long as it will work with any aftermarket diff cover that you may be using. The Currie would have contacted my BTF cover at full steering lock on either side. I ran a RK gen II setup for a year. My 05 LJ Rubicon is also my daily driver. For a Jeep that spends more time off road on extreme trails the brute strength is problably worth it. I ran the tie rod full into a rock at Oak Ridge and it diddnt faze it at all, just scraped some paint. The tie rod and drag link are literally solid. If you decide on this steering, you may want to consider a high performance steering pump and box as well from PSC or AGR. However, for a Jeep that spends more time on the road, the weight of the solid RK steering components was stressing out my stock power steering pump, The steering felt heavier, and the heim joints were getting noisy. I did not like it on a daily driver. The gen 2 bracket design limited my turning radius. RK has since re designed the system with a misalignment joint that gives full turning radius. I switched to the ORO U Turn and could not be happier. It's much stronger than stock and raises the tie rod a few inches, pushes the tie rod out so it clears my diff cover, uses greaseable tie rod ends, and the steering feel is better than stock. Especially the on center feel. No more 'dead' spot. __________________ 2005 Bright Silver Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. Dual tops. 1990 Jeep Comanche 4x4 Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat Exterior Paint Club Member # 307 EN www.beltwayjeepers.com |
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Registered User | I run the Currie on my TJ- Its mainly used on road (unfortunately) and it is prob the best piece of mind I have on my rig With that said I used it daily and it works great... It also clears my Riddler front cover with ease!__________________ Dave 04 Wrangler Sport 4.0 1990 VW Corrado Turbo 1998 VW Jetta TDI 1999 VW Jetta TDI 4 SALE!! |
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Web Wheeler | I have the BTF and do not have any rubbing issues with my Currie steering at any point of articulation or steering lock. __________________ Yellow 02 Sport Quote:
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Registered User | I have currie and rockcrusher diff covers with no issues at all. __________________ 2005 Red Rubi Unlimited Auto WARN M8000, 3/8 Synthetic line, Kilby, Jeeperman, Jeepmedic, RE SF 4.5- all adj arms, RS9000x, TW shaft, 37" MTr's, RockCrusher, Currie, Rockhard, Alloy USA. Jeep Pics |
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Again, the Currie has an excellent reputation and I prob would have went that way initially except for clearance. The ORO tierod is relocated outward from the diff cover as well. __________________ 2005 Bright Silver Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. Dual tops. 1990 Jeep Comanche 4x4 Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat Exterior Paint Club Member # 307 EN www.beltwayjeepers.com | |
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Registered User | I might have to be one of the first to be not totally happy with the currie. I have had it less than a year and have had to change out the end on the pitman arm once and it is poose again. I called them about it and they said it is designed for a 4" lift. I have about 3 1/2" but I guess that is not enough. I'm not too happy about spending the money for the upgraded system and then needing it spend $100 a year on new ends. __________________ '99 TJ Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it. |
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