Jeep TJ Steering ZJ tie rod upgrades

[fony3]

Just wanted to get everyone's opinions on the ZJ Tie Rod Upgrade. I plan on replacing all my steering this summer/fall on the TJ. The jeep is a 2002, I'm running a 2.5 ish inch lift with 31 x 10.5 tires. I am hoping my next set of tires will be 33s, but can see myself going any bigger in the foreseeable future.

I know everyone is fond of the Currie steering upgrade, but I just don't have $700 lying around right now.

The cost difference to get the ZJ Tie Rod components vs two new TJ tie rod ends is roughly $50. Note this is all for brand new Moog parts.

Is it worth the upgrade or is it $50 bucks better left in my jeans.

Thanks!

[Vinman]

I think the V8 ZJ tierod is a great budget upgrade.
I ran them on the last 3 TJ's and never had any problems at all.

[JackstandJohnny]

if you plan on just replacing stock then yes.
however i got a currie lync from dave for about 500$ way back when which was maybe just 100$ more than the stock stuff.

but yea ZJ is a bit stronger than TJ

[capt calgary]

I bought all the parts from Auto Value, they are the same as the moog parts ( only in a plain white box) .  It cost me 280.00 bucks but havent installed them yet found the upgrade on you tube .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1d3JcO0VnJ8

[dubbleJs]

Def an upgrade over the stock tooth pick! I would highly recommend it. I currently run Currie but it is a few more buck$...you get what you pay for. With 31's I would just do the zj v8 and run it.

[fony3]

Thanks. I'll check out the prices over at auto value too, Capt. Calgary is there a country of origin on those boxes?

Cheers!

[Bnine]

The ends are the same and not an upgrade at all. Just the bar is slightly heavier. Not worth purchasing over the shelf.

Take a small piece of angle irong and tack it along the length of your stock tie-rod. Stronger than the ZJ and virtually free.

If you really want the stock parts for a ZJ the same parts capt Calgary bought at auto value for 280 bucks are 65$ at rock auto. 129$ shipped to Canada.

For the tie rod only its 30$, or 140 for the moog one.

Personally I would weld on the angle iron. But if you rod ends need replacing anyways, I would definitely recommend going through rockauto.

Auto value is an absolute rip off. I refuse to go there unless I absolutely have to.

[Bnine]

Thanks. I'll check out the prices over at auto value too, Capt. Calgary is there a country of origin on those boxes?

Cheers!

All auto value non brand name parts are generic Chinese. Lowest grade you can buy.

[fony3]

All auto value non brand name parts are generic Chinese. Lowest grade you can buy.

Yeah, that's why I was asking, seemed too cheap compared to actual Moog branded boxes. I was definitely hoping to piggy back on one of your rock auto parts runs if I don't have anything else taking me down to Montana this summer.

Thanks.

[Jrama]

All auto value non brand name parts are generic Chinese. Lowest grade you can buy.

X1000

[MOABICON]

What year drag link from a ZJ will fit a 2003 TJ?

[CatSplat]

What year drag link from a ZJ will fit a 2003 TJ?

Any year of ZJ (1993-1998) should work, the steering was never changed until the WJ in 1999.

[MOABICON]

Thanks for the info

[Vinman]

What year drag link from a ZJ will fit a 2003 TJ?

Make sure to order the parts for a V-8 ZJ.

[MOABICON]

Thanks Vince. It's on my list.