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Post by madmike269 on Apr 26, 2005 14:49:02 GMT -3
My '02 Sport has started leaking power steering fluid. Now normally I don't complain about my vehicles marking their territory but this is kinda sad. It looks like the fluid is coming out of the top of the power steering where the steering shaft comes in. Is there a rebuild/reseal kit and write up out there somewhere? Thanks! Mike  |
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Post by rockdaleTJ on Apr 26, 2005 15:57:23 GMT -3
I know you can do the reseal, i did mine 2 times before actually having to replace the box.
I guess what happens is that it rusts/corrodes until the seals no longer work properly.
not sure on any links to write ups, sorry.
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Post by madmike269 on Apr 26, 2005 19:15:59 GMT -3
Ok any idea where I can get a seal kit?
Thanks!
Mike
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Post by mikeswrangler on Apr 26, 2005 20:56:53 GMT -3
I know most of those steering boxs in the TJs end up being replaced at my work when they come in with the upper seal blown.  |
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Post by jps4jeep on Apr 28, 2005 9:49:29 GMT -3
I have heard similar... TJ steering boxes are not know for their longevity in the salt belt.
Neal also had this probelem If I recall.
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Post by littleREDtj on May 3, 2005 13:58:29 GMT -3
i have also developed this problem within the last two weeks. My tj is a 2000 with 74,000 miles.
Kinda pissed, but i haven't had any other issues with it, except overheating, but that was my own fault.
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Post by chrometj on May 3, 2005 22:14:21 GMT -3
last summer I remember replacing 2 or 3 of these at the garage I work at...all on TJs...mine hasnt gone yet and im up around 80k
Mike
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Post by mmagnumpi9 on May 3, 2005 22:34:59 GMT -3
mine drips just alittle. Its on a 97 with almost a 100k
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Post by madmike269 on May 4, 2005 17:45:01 GMT -3
My '02 has about 55000 on it. I've topped off the fluid and bled out the air the best I could. So far the leak seems to have slowed but I'm watching it.
Is there any benefit to upgrading it to the box from the Grand Cherokee? Or perhaps a different box?
Thanks!
Mike
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Post by 97Sahara on May 4, 2005 18:54:13 GMT -3
mine gave out at 38k haha
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Post by chrometj on May 5, 2005 4:08:24 GMT -3
im sure increased tire size makes it wear faster too..hehe
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Post by jps4jeep on May 5, 2005 10:13:50 GMT -3
I don't think you can sawap a Steering box from another Style jeep and have it be bolts on, with a little fabrication, anything is possible...
Also the saginaw boxes from older chevy's are a great up grade, but require a lot of work to get on.
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Post by rockdaleTJ on May 5, 2005 13:30:13 GMT -3
do a search overon NEOW.org, theres a good thread about this.
I think durango boxes will fit, as well as some jeep models, ZJ? Wagoneer??
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Post by littleREDtj on May 5, 2005 14:55:06 GMT -3
i just bought a new one.
It was like $260 for a refurbished one, but it is a super duty steering box. I bought it from this place in california. Aparently, it has bigger pistons and valves and is made for bigger tires.
...i gotta find the website.
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Post by littleREDtj on May 5, 2005 14:55:48 GMT -3
i mean, i bought a new refurbished one that is heavy duty
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