Aftermarket CJ Steering Box bracket
10-14-2003, 11:21 AM
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Aftermarket CJ Steering Box bracket
I'm sick of my stock steering box brackets on my CJ. Went to Moab this
weekend and only did easy/moderate trails and the damn thing had bolts
coming out again (the one in back you can't reach). I didn't use any
locktight on the threads when I put it back together but I did use lock
washers where I could and I try to check them frequently.
Then I think all of the moving around that the box did, loosened my pressure
line from the pump. Nice steady leak. Of course you can't get a wrench on
that worth a damn so it started to strip.. ended up leaking BAD. Drove two
hours home stopping to fill it every 30 or so miles. It was leaking bad and
was pretty much empty every time I stopped to check it... so I imagine I
probably burned up my pump (not that I cared at the time). We'll see.
Anyway my question is has anyone used an aftermarket steering box bracket
like this one?
http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...acket/index.as
p
Thoughts.. opinions.... I'm REALLY sick of messing with the stock one
(tightening and re tightening). If I go aftermarket I will probably add the
steering box brace as well. I'm only removing this one more time for
repairs!
weekend and only did easy/moderate trails and the damn thing had bolts
coming out again (the one in back you can't reach). I didn't use any
locktight on the threads when I put it back together but I did use lock
washers where I could and I try to check them frequently.
Then I think all of the moving around that the box did, loosened my pressure
line from the pump. Nice steady leak. Of course you can't get a wrench on
that worth a damn so it started to strip.. ended up leaking BAD. Drove two
hours home stopping to fill it every 30 or so miles. It was leaking bad and
was pretty much empty every time I stopped to check it... so I imagine I
probably burned up my pump (not that I cared at the time). We'll see.
Anyway my question is has anyone used an aftermarket steering box bracket
like this one?
http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...acket/index.as
p
Thoughts.. opinions.... I'm REALLY sick of messing with the stock one
(tightening and re tightening). If I go aftermarket I will probably add the
steering box brace as well. I'm only removing this one more time for
repairs!
10-14-2003, 11:41 AM
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Re: Aftermarket CJ Steering Box bracket
>Anyway my question is has anyone used an aftermarket steering box bracket
>like this one?
>http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...acket/index.as
>p
M.O.R.E. makes one as well.
Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com
>like this one?
>http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...acket/index.as
>p
M.O.R.E. makes one as well.
Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com
10-14-2003, 11:41 AM
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Re: Aftermarket CJ Steering Box bracket
>Anyway my question is has anyone used an aftermarket steering box bracket
>like this one?
>http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...acket/index.as
>p
M.O.R.E. makes one as well.
Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com
>like this one?
>http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...acket/index.as
>p
M.O.R.E. makes one as well.
Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com
10-14-2003, 11:41 AM
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Re: Aftermarket CJ Steering Box bracket
>Anyway my question is has anyone used an aftermarket steering box bracket
>like this one?
>http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...acket/index.as
>p
M.O.R.E. makes one as well.
Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com
>like this one?
>http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...acket/index.as
>p
M.O.R.E. makes one as well.
Robert Bills
KG6LMV
Orange County CA
http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
http://www.RobertBills.com
10-14-2003, 12:42 PM
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Re: Aftermarket CJ Steering Box bracket
Thanks. More curious if anyone has any advice about using them before I
decide on a brand. I've looked at the Bigdaddy, samsoffroad, and MORE ones
so far.
"Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20031014114159.15913.00000636@mb-m13.aol.com...
> >Anyway my question is has anyone used an aftermarket steering box bracket
> >like this one?
>
>http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...racket/index.a
s
> >p
>
> M.O.R.E. makes one as well.
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> http://www.RobertBills.com
decide on a brand. I've looked at the Bigdaddy, samsoffroad, and MORE ones
so far.
"Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20031014114159.15913.00000636@mb-m13.aol.com...
> >Anyway my question is has anyone used an aftermarket steering box bracket
> >like this one?
>
>http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...racket/index.a
s
> >p
>
> M.O.R.E. makes one as well.
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> http://www.RobertBills.com
10-14-2003, 12:42 PM
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Re: Aftermarket CJ Steering Box bracket
Thanks. More curious if anyone has any advice about using them before I
decide on a brand. I've looked at the Bigdaddy, samsoffroad, and MORE ones
so far.
"Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20031014114159.15913.00000636@mb-m13.aol.com...
> >Anyway my question is has anyone used an aftermarket steering box bracket
> >like this one?
>
>http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...racket/index.a
s
> >p
>
> M.O.R.E. makes one as well.
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> http://www.RobertBills.com
decide on a brand. I've looked at the Bigdaddy, samsoffroad, and MORE ones
so far.
"Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20031014114159.15913.00000636@mb-m13.aol.com...
> >Anyway my question is has anyone used an aftermarket steering box bracket
> >like this one?
>
>http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...racket/index.a
s
> >p
>
> M.O.R.E. makes one as well.
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> http://www.RobertBills.com
10-14-2003, 12:42 PM
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Re: Aftermarket CJ Steering Box bracket
Thanks. More curious if anyone has any advice about using them before I
decide on a brand. I've looked at the Bigdaddy, samsoffroad, and MORE ones
so far.
"Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20031014114159.15913.00000636@mb-m13.aol.com...
> >Anyway my question is has anyone used an aftermarket steering box bracket
> >like this one?
>
>http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...racket/index.a
s
> >p
>
> M.O.R.E. makes one as well.
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> http://www.RobertBills.com
decide on a brand. I've looked at the Bigdaddy, samsoffroad, and MORE ones
so far.
"Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20031014114159.15913.00000636@mb-m13.aol.com...
> >Anyway my question is has anyone used an aftermarket steering box bracket
> >like this one?
>
>http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...racket/index.a
s
> >p
>
> M.O.R.E. makes one as well.
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> http://www.RobertBills.com
10-14-2003, 06:35 PM
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Re: Aftermarket CJ Steering Box bracket
Hi Kevin,
Ditto on the "sick of"! I replaced mine with a one piece unit from
Quadratec (looks allot like the one in your link). It's great, solid as a
rock!
http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sgsh0101.exe
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
"Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:LxUib.10$sA4.9594@news.uswest.net...
> I'm sick of my stock steering box brackets on my CJ. Went to Moab this
> weekend and only did easy/moderate trails and the damn thing had bolts
> coming out again (the one in back you can't reach). I didn't use any
> locktight on the threads when I put it back together but I did use lock
> washers where I could and I try to check them frequently.
>
> Then I think all of the moving around that the box did, loosened my
pressure
> line from the pump. Nice steady leak. Of course you can't get a wrench
on
> that worth a damn so it started to strip.. ended up leaking BAD. Drove
two
> hours home stopping to fill it every 30 or so miles. It was leaking bad
and
> was pretty much empty every time I stopped to check it... so I imagine I
> probably burned up my pump (not that I cared at the time). We'll see.
>
> Anyway my question is has anyone used an aftermarket steering box bracket
> like this one?
>
http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...acket/index.as
> p
>
> Thoughts.. opinions.... I'm REALLY sick of messing with the stock one
> (tightening and re tightening). If I go aftermarket I will probably add
the
> steering box brace as well. I'm only removing this one more time for
> repairs!
>
>
Ditto on the "sick of"! I replaced mine with a one piece unit from
Quadratec (looks allot like the one in your link). It's great, solid as a
rock!
http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sgsh0101.exe
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
"Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:LxUib.10$sA4.9594@news.uswest.net...
> I'm sick of my stock steering box brackets on my CJ. Went to Moab this
> weekend and only did easy/moderate trails and the damn thing had bolts
> coming out again (the one in back you can't reach). I didn't use any
> locktight on the threads when I put it back together but I did use lock
> washers where I could and I try to check them frequently.
>
> Then I think all of the moving around that the box did, loosened my
pressure
> line from the pump. Nice steady leak. Of course you can't get a wrench
on
> that worth a damn so it started to strip.. ended up leaking BAD. Drove
two
> hours home stopping to fill it every 30 or so miles. It was leaking bad
and
> was pretty much empty every time I stopped to check it... so I imagine I
> probably burned up my pump (not that I cared at the time). We'll see.
>
> Anyway my question is has anyone used an aftermarket steering box bracket
> like this one?
>
http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...acket/index.as
> p
>
> Thoughts.. opinions.... I'm REALLY sick of messing with the stock one
> (tightening and re tightening). If I go aftermarket I will probably add
the
> steering box brace as well. I'm only removing this one more time for
> repairs!
>
>
10-14-2003, 06:35 PM
#9
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Re: Aftermarket CJ Steering Box bracket
Hi Kevin,
Ditto on the "sick of"! I replaced mine with a one piece unit from
Quadratec (looks allot like the one in your link). It's great, solid as a
rock!
http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sgsh0101.exe
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
"Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:LxUib.10$sA4.9594@news.uswest.net...
> I'm sick of my stock steering box brackets on my CJ. Went to Moab this
> weekend and only did easy/moderate trails and the damn thing had bolts
> coming out again (the one in back you can't reach). I didn't use any
> locktight on the threads when I put it back together but I did use lock
> washers where I could and I try to check them frequently.
>
> Then I think all of the moving around that the box did, loosened my
pressure
> line from the pump. Nice steady leak. Of course you can't get a wrench
on
> that worth a damn so it started to strip.. ended up leaking BAD. Drove
two
> hours home stopping to fill it every 30 or so miles. It was leaking bad
and
> was pretty much empty every time I stopped to check it... so I imagine I
> probably burned up my pump (not that I cared at the time). We'll see.
>
> Anyway my question is has anyone used an aftermarket steering box bracket
> like this one?
>
http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...acket/index.as
> p
>
> Thoughts.. opinions.... I'm REALLY sick of messing with the stock one
> (tightening and re tightening). If I go aftermarket I will probably add
the
> steering box brace as well. I'm only removing this one more time for
> repairs!
>
>
Ditto on the "sick of"! I replaced mine with a one piece unit from
Quadratec (looks allot like the one in your link). It's great, solid as a
rock!
http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sgsh0101.exe
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
"Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:LxUib.10$sA4.9594@news.uswest.net...
> I'm sick of my stock steering box brackets on my CJ. Went to Moab this
> weekend and only did easy/moderate trails and the damn thing had bolts
> coming out again (the one in back you can't reach). I didn't use any
> locktight on the threads when I put it back together but I did use lock
> washers where I could and I try to check them frequently.
>
> Then I think all of the moving around that the box did, loosened my
pressure
> line from the pump. Nice steady leak. Of course you can't get a wrench
on
> that worth a damn so it started to strip.. ended up leaking BAD. Drove
two
> hours home stopping to fill it every 30 or so miles. It was leaking bad
and
> was pretty much empty every time I stopped to check it... so I imagine I
> probably burned up my pump (not that I cared at the time). We'll see.
>
> Anyway my question is has anyone used an aftermarket steering box bracket
> like this one?
>
http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...acket/index.as
> p
>
> Thoughts.. opinions.... I'm REALLY sick of messing with the stock one
> (tightening and re tightening). If I go aftermarket I will probably add
the
> steering box brace as well. I'm only removing this one more time for
> repairs!
>
>
10-14-2003, 06:35 PM
#10
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Re: Aftermarket CJ Steering Box bracket
Hi Kevin,
Ditto on the "sick of"! I replaced mine with a one piece unit from
Quadratec (looks allot like the one in your link). It's great, solid as a
rock!
http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sgsh0101.exe
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
"Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:LxUib.10$sA4.9594@news.uswest.net...
> I'm sick of my stock steering box brackets on my CJ. Went to Moab this
> weekend and only did easy/moderate trails and the damn thing had bolts
> coming out again (the one in back you can't reach). I didn't use any
> locktight on the threads when I put it back together but I did use lock
> washers where I could and I try to check them frequently.
>
> Then I think all of the moving around that the box did, loosened my
pressure
> line from the pump. Nice steady leak. Of course you can't get a wrench
on
> that worth a damn so it started to strip.. ended up leaking BAD. Drove
two
> hours home stopping to fill it every 30 or so miles. It was leaking bad
and
> was pretty much empty every time I stopped to check it... so I imagine I
> probably burned up my pump (not that I cared at the time). We'll see.
>
> Anyway my question is has anyone used an aftermarket steering box bracket
> like this one?
>
http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...acket/index.as
> p
>
> Thoughts.. opinions.... I'm REALLY sick of messing with the stock one
> (tightening and re tightening). If I go aftermarket I will probably add
the
> steering box brace as well. I'm only removing this one more time for
> repairs!
>
>
Ditto on the "sick of"! I replaced mine with a one piece unit from
Quadratec (looks allot like the one in your link). It's great, solid as a
rock!
http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sgsh0101.exe
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
"Kevin Sperle" <ksperle@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:LxUib.10$sA4.9594@news.uswest.net...
> I'm sick of my stock steering box brackets on my CJ. Went to Moab this
> weekend and only did easy/moderate trails and the damn thing had bolts
> coming out again (the one in back you can't reach). I didn't use any
> locktight on the threads when I put it back together but I did use lock
> washers where I could and I try to check them frequently.
>
> Then I think all of the moving around that the box did, loosened my
pressure
> line from the pump. Nice steady leak. Of course you can't get a wrench
on
> that worth a damn so it started to strip.. ended up leaking BAD. Drove
two
> hours home stopping to fill it every 30 or so miles. It was leaking bad
and
> was pretty much empty every time I stopped to check it... so I imagine I
> probably burned up my pump (not that I cared at the time). We'll see.
>
> Anyway my question is has anyone used an aftermarket steering box bracket
> like this one?
>
http://www.rockcrawler.com/techrepor...acket/index.as
> p
>
> Thoughts.. opinions.... I'm REALLY sick of messing with the stock one
> (tightening and re tightening). If I go aftermarket I will probably add
the
> steering box brace as well. I'm only removing this one more time for
> repairs!
>
>