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Old 01-25-2016, 07:09 PM
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The internet says yes, but I've never touched a ZJ control arm with my own hands
that's the same thing I've found.
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
The internet says yes, but I've never touched a ZJ control arm with my own hands
There are no lies on the internet! How dare you insinuate otherwise!
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Every time I press on the brake the steering wheels turns slightly to the left. I replaced both front calipers but it still happening? What could it be? I checked the front brake hoses but they look ok from the outside. I did an alignment about two months ago. Tire pressure is fine on all 4 tires. I'm running 30 psi on 31x10.5x15
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Originally Posted by BlvdKreeper
Every time I press on the brake the steering wheels turns slightly to the left. I replaced both front calipers but it still happening? What could it be? I checked the front brake hoses but they look ok from the outside. I did an alignment about two months ago. Tire pressure is fine on all 4 tires. I'm running 30 psi on 31x10.5x15
did you lubricate the caliper bolts
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Picked up this ZJ steering from a friends wrecked Jeep. Is it suppose to be bent like this?
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Originally Posted by 93XJeeper
Picked up this ZJ steering from a friends wrecked Jeep. Is it suppose to be bent like this?
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Originally Posted by 93XJeeper
Picked up this ZJ steering from a friends wrecked Jeep. Is it suppose to be bent like this?
I'm talking about the not that goes from the knuckle to the pitman arm.
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
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are they both bad or just the left one.
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Here's a better pic of the spot I wonder about.
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Mine is not bent like that at the junction
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Mine is not bent like that at the junction
can I use my stock XJ draglink and use the ZJ tie rod together?since this draglink is bent?
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Originally Posted by 93XJeeper
can I use my stock XJ draglink and use the ZJ tie rod together?since this draglink is bent?
Yep
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Tie rod is fine. They go on XJ drag links all the time.

As for the ZJ drag link, it looks pretty close to this photo of a brand new Moog DS1310...

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Yep
thank goodness, I was a little scared for a sec. Haha, thanks
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Originally Posted by 93XJeeper
can I use my stock XJ draglink and use the ZJ tie rod together?since this draglink is bent?
everyone use XJ drag link and ZJ tie rod
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