[Jeepydepp]

I know that this has literally been all over the internet but ive looked through most the forums and haven't found anything. Im a new jeeper. Love the community feel. Just got my first. A 97 wrangler and it has a leaky steering gear. I want to get the durango steering gear but i am a little on edge to order the wrong one. Does anyone know the part number, I would greatly appreciate it

 

[Slater451]

The steering boxes are fairly easy to rebuild. I did one on my 99 dakota. Took about a day taking my time Most of that was getting it off the truck. It's in a tight spot. But the tj is right out in the open.

 

[Jeepydepp]

its time for an upgrade too because i plan on getting some bigger tires

 

[Slater451]

The stock steering gear box will handle what ever size tire you throw at it. The weak points are the tie rods tie rod ends and ball joints

 

[Hp609]

The regular version for you're year, not the plow version. Thats what I ordered for my 98, and my buddy put one on his cherokee with 35s. I blew my stock one when I hit something on the trail and the new one I can definitely feel a difference, it moves the wheels easier. Its stronger too, I would do it for sure if you need to replace yours

 

[Jeepydepp]

Thanks for the input guys I will just go for the stovmck one then😀

 

[Hp609]

I left out that I was talking about the Durango Steering box. Sorry if i confused you.

 

[NC Bear]

I used the snow plow version from NAPA because it was the same lock to lock as the stocker. I have read that the snow plow was a little bit stronger. I noticed that it is easier to turn the 35's. Everything else is the same.

 

[Big Sarge]

Just finished this swap this morning as well. Still had the stock box from 98 in mine and it just started leaking a couple weeks ago. I have 35s so I was surprised it has lasted this long. The steering is a little tighter now and no more drops of oil everywhere I park! Lol

 

[Monkiejohnson]

This is what and who I went with. Pretty good price and has been on for over a year with no issues (knock on wood). '99 Durango non snow plow 4x4 5.9L.