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07-04-2012, 05:26 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Medford, OR
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Rock Krawler steering upgrade any good?
I am thinking of upgrading my steering, I like this set up but not sure how it performs.... any input would be awesome thanks.
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07-04-2012, 05:58 PM
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Web Wheeler
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Lee's Summit, MO
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Originally Posted by ipath68
I like this set up but not sure how it performs.... any input would be awesome thanks.
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What do you like about it?
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07-04-2012, 07:29 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Medford, OR
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It's made from solid stock and it has the high clearance tie-rod.
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07-04-2012, 09:42 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: NW Pennsylvania
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Currie with the savvy tie-rod would be my choice, stock geometry is the best for a TJ.
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07-04-2012, 09:47 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: 40°14′39.92″N 111°39′38.89″W
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have you looked at the stock ZJ v8 steering? its a direct TJ bolt in thats a solid tie rod and if anything ever did happen any autoparts store can order parts vs waiting for parts in the mail.
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[B]TJ 2003 Wrangler Sport[/B]
33" BFGodrich KM2's | Ion Alloy 174 Rims | 4.5 Rubicon Express Lift | Currie adjustable control Arms | Advanced Adaptors SYE | Tom woods rear CV diveshaft | 4.0L I-6 Engine | NV231 Command-Trac Transfer case | Dana 30 w/ Aussie Locker | Dana 35c Rear w/ Trac-Lok Limited slip | 3.73 | ORO LED Tail lights | JKS Adjustable Trackbars and Quicker Disconnects | Black Magic Brakes | ZJ V8 Tie rod Upgrade | Uniden 520XL CB/PA system
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07-04-2012, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by jeepinjeffrey
have you looked at the stock ZJ v8 steering? its a direct TJ bolt in thats a solid tie rod and if anything ever did happen any autoparts store can order parts vs waiting for parts in the mail.
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Haven't looked into that much. Do you know or have experience with this conversion?
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Originally Posted by alex211
Currie with the savvy tie-rod would be my choice, stock geometry is the best for a TJ.
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I like currie products just damn expensive the rock krawler is $100 less I know its not much but $ is $. I thought of going this route also. Heard good things about the kit.
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07-04-2012, 10:01 PM
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Yes My buddy did it to his XJ after bending the stock hollow tie rod and I just did it on my TJ about 3 weeks ago, its much stronger you can feel it ill post a link with info one sec
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[B]TJ 2003 Wrangler Sport[/B]
33" BFGodrich KM2's | Ion Alloy 174 Rims | 4.5 Rubicon Express Lift | Currie adjustable control Arms | Advanced Adaptors SYE | Tom woods rear CV diveshaft | 4.0L I-6 Engine | NV231 Command-Trac Transfer case | Dana 30 w/ Aussie Locker | Dana 35c Rear w/ Trac-Lok Limited slip | 3.73 | ORO LED Tail lights | JKS Adjustable Trackbars and Quicker Disconnects | Black Magic Brakes | ZJ V8 Tie rod Upgrade | Uniden 520XL CB/PA system
[B]My Build Thread:[/B]
[URL="http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f22/2003-wrangler-sport-4-5-re-lift-33-bfg-km2s-never-ending-wish-list-1312377/"]Click Here[/URL]
[B]Some of my Favorite Sites:[/B]
[URL="http://www.4x4xplor.com/mods-TJ.html/"]4x4xplor.com[/URL]
[URL="]http://www.stu-offroad.com/siteindex.asp/"]stu-offroad.com[/URL]
[URL="http://www.quadratec.com/jeep_knowledgebase/"]Quadratec Knowledge Base[/URL]
[URL="http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/tj-tech-boot-camp-must-read-new-tj-owners-forum-members-722109/"]TJ tech bootcamp[/URL]
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07-04-2012, 10:03 PM
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Go to the bottom of the last page of my build thread "link in signature" for more info
heres a comparison
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[B]TJ 2003 Wrangler Sport[/B]
33" BFGodrich KM2's | Ion Alloy 174 Rims | 4.5 Rubicon Express Lift | Currie adjustable control Arms | Advanced Adaptors SYE | Tom woods rear CV diveshaft | 4.0L I-6 Engine | NV231 Command-Trac Transfer case | Dana 30 w/ Aussie Locker | Dana 35c Rear w/ Trac-Lok Limited slip | 3.73 | ORO LED Tail lights | JKS Adjustable Trackbars and Quicker Disconnects | Black Magic Brakes | ZJ V8 Tie rod Upgrade | Uniden 520XL CB/PA system
[B]My Build Thread:[/B]
[URL="http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f22/2003-wrangler-sport-4-5-re-lift-33-bfg-km2s-never-ending-wish-list-1312377/"]Click Here[/URL]
[B]Some of my Favorite Sites:[/B]
[URL="http://www.4x4xplor.com/mods-TJ.html/"]4x4xplor.com[/URL]
[URL="]http://www.stu-offroad.com/siteindex.asp/"]stu-offroad.com[/URL]
[URL="http://www.quadratec.com/jeep_knowledgebase/"]Quadratec Knowledge Base[/URL]
[URL="http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/tj-tech-boot-camp-must-read-new-tj-owners-forum-members-722109/"]TJ tech bootcamp[/URL]
[B]Ask about my Custom Vinyl Decals![/B]
[URL="http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f43/new-vendor-custom-vinyl-decals-1385910//"]Click Here[/URL]
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07-04-2012, 10:04 PM
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I run a ZJ tie-rod, beat the **** out of it on 33s with no issues. Definitely want the currie/savvy setup when I go to 35s though.
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Build thread - http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/my-rubicon-build-thread-slow-1255392/
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07-04-2012, 11:54 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: mars
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Originally Posted by jeepinjeffrey
Yes My buddy did it to his XJ after bending the stock hollow tie rod and I just did it on my TJ about 3 weeks ago, its much stronger you can feel it ill post a link with info one sec
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The problem with the zj set up is that it leaves the stock dragline in place. It's not a total solution.
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07-05-2012, 12:23 AM
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Mall Crawler
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
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The Rock Krawler steering works great on my buddies Jeep. I was convinced by the people on here to run the Currie steering, which promptly bent in less than 4 months and only 3-4 wheeling trips. Afterwards everyone chimed in with "it's supposed to bend" "just bend it back" meanwhile my buddies Rock Krawler steering is a couple of years old and hasn't bent yet.
The advantage to the Currie steering however is that if you do manage to break it then your factory steering can be swapped into place as a trail spare to get you home. The Rock Krawler steering requires the steering knuckles to be drilled out IIRC, and that won't allow you to run stock parts anymore.
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my best recommendation is keeping a dictionary in the restroom.
word to the wise: dictionary pages are generally thin and not quilted. :nono:
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Are you on crack?
I think you're a little off. The shell on a turtle is thicker by a factor of 1.6783 while compared to the speed of a Puma, when chasing a rabbit. Therefore, if you hit a nail with a 4 lb. hammer, the thickness of the wood needs to be 4, and your grip should be on your lower regions.
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07-05-2012, 01:06 AM
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Location: Shreveport
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Originally Posted by ipath68
Haven't looked into that much. Do you know or have experience with this conversion?
I like currie products just damn expensive the rock krawler is $100 less I know its not much but $ is $. I thought of going this route also. Heard good things about the kit.
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I wonder why Currie is so expensive? Hmmmmm
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07-05-2012, 06:34 AM
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I went from Currie to Rock Krawler, I like my Rock Krawler better. Feels alot tighter and stronger.
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07-05-2012, 06:40 AM
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Mall Crawler
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
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Originally Posted by ricko836
I went from Currie to Rock Krawler, I like my Rock Krawler better. Feels alot tighter and stronger.
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I'm considering doing the same thing. What type of wheeling do you do? How come you got rid of the Currie steering?
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When someone tries to tell you that nothing is impossible, ask them to dribble a football!
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Originally Posted by misterpookie
my best recommendation is keeping a dictionary in the restroom.
word to the wise: dictionary pages are generally thin and not quilted. :nono:
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Originally Posted by 1999TJRED85000
Are you on crack?
I think you're a little off. The shell on a turtle is thicker by a factor of 1.6783 while compared to the speed of a Puma, when chasing a rabbit. Therefore, if you hit a nail with a 4 lb. hammer, the thickness of the wood needs to be 4, and your grip should be on your lower regions.
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Project "Wrong Way" Jeep build ----> http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f22/p...g-way-1293197/
Project "Bassakwards" Jeep build----> http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f22/b...build-1483076/
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07-05-2012, 07:28 AM
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Just put in it, seems super solid, but all I have done is drive to work on it so far.
Pro-tip- The guys at RK told me a proper install has the joints at the ends of the tie rod angled about 30 deg versus the knuckle with each end being angled against the other. Helps keep the tie rod secure.
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Rock Krawler steering upgrade any good?
