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Durango Steering Box for the XJ
Mon, 10/22/2018 - 18:50 —
djblade311
There are two possible part numbers for the Durango Steering box.
Recommended
: #277580 - 98 Durango V8 with the snow plow option has the 3.5 turns lock to lock. Some have received them with only 3 turns.
https://www.naxja.org/forum/showpost.php?p=245522245&postcount=120
#277588 (non-plow option only has 3 turns lock to lock at 2 15/16) per
https://www.naxja.org/forum/showpost.php?p=244880030&postcount=57
https://www.naxja.org/forum/showpost.php?p=245512843&postcount=101
https://www.naxja.org/forum/showpost.php?p=245522035&postcount=115
https://www.naxja.org/forum/showpost.php?p=245522245&postcount=120
Atsco 7561
Cons with Durango boxes
Never know if you get the 3 turn vs 3.5 turn lock to lock
The sector shaft bearing support sucks and may get lateral play. Doesn't use ball bearings
Power Steering Pump may need to be swapped with a PSC or WJ V8 steering pump to account for volume increase.
Writeups:
https://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=71626
(Pictures are missing)
https://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=915103
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