Re: [ihc] My Postal Steering

["Marcus" <shodude@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Does anybody know if there is a steering box reinforcement available like
they offer for a J**p? I bought one for my CJ and another for my TJ adn they
made a world of difference.

Marcus B

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Bongo" <dbongo@domain.elided>
To: "IHC Digest" <ihc-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 4:13 PM
Subject: [ihc] My Postal Steering


> OK, guys.  Here's the latest on my steering.  The sidewalls of the frame
> are flexing.  It's tough to see, but the rear bolt on the outside of the
> frame was where I finally got verification of what was happening.  So
> I'll be getting some 3/16" x 10" plates to mount on the inside and
> outside of the frame rail, the theory being that it should distribute
> the force more evenly.
>
> But, anyways, I'll be getting a new P/S box to go along with this.  Any
> ideas on who to go for the rebuild (AGR is the only recommendation I
> have so far) and what I should have done to the box to enhance it's
> durability.  Obviously, there's nothing that can be done (during the box
> rebuild) about the frame flexing, but I don't want to have problems
> later on with wear if I can avoid it now.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave