Crossover Steering

Steinjager crossover steering kit installation

[@bradgerou8255]

What size are the rod ends, Having a hard time finding replacements.

[@Steinjager]

you can reach out to Adam at [e-mail] or here is a link. steinjager.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_sku=J0014771

[@bangulo08]

Great job... Do you know what distance there should be between the left and right join?? Or how do you align it?

[@xxprogam3r12]

I tried installing kit today the bar that connects to pitman arm and my cross bar just flop around how do I fix this?

[@Steinjager]

There is nothing to fix. You factory setup moved to allow turning and so does your new steering kit. It has to do this to allow turning and articulation going over bumps.

[@redneck2392]

Just got my new kit in to day looks great

[@thefrugaljeeper4054]

How long did it take to install with drilling? It seem very straightforward.

[@redneck2392]

@@thefrugaljeeper4054 about a hour

[@jessebolton1655]

Looks really good.

[@terrancesayers5278]

Would I get death wobble before getting an alignment done? Even if I get it line up as close as you can with out using an alignment tool.

[@Steinjager]

Installing a new component should not be the source of death wobble....if you have everything tight on the new component. If you bought the kit and installed it but you have death wobble now, most likely you have one of two things going on. 1- you had multiple loose steering components prior to installation and they masked each other. All the 'looseness' is not transferring to the other loose component that hasn't been replaced 2- You don't have all the jam nuts or bolts tight on the new kit.

[@eduardbotezatu8412]

Hi, how do these bars behave in the mud?

[@doghouse96zj92]

can this be applied over the knuckle?

[@jamesstandish6750]

I have a 2006 tj with the stock front steering arm and drag link I put this kit on last night drove my jeep to work this morning now I have a case of the death wobble. Never had any problems before this product. Any info on what it could be?

[@Steinjager]

Good morning James. The most common cause of death wobble (and nearly the only cause) is a loose steering or suspension component. For technical support please contact us at [e-mail]. What we would like you to do first though, check to make sure all of the jam nuts are tight on the kit. If they are tight, do a thorough check of your ball joints and tie rod ends. There is a chance that there were enough worn components on your Jeep that putting a solid steering system on it revealed a problem

[@juniorr1635]

Is there anything for YJ ? I have a 93 Sahara

[@sirrezack]

whether this can be installed on the Cherokee XJ with the right hand wheel?

[@Jakob808]

What do you torque the ends to?

[@choons]

Yes

[@FuzzEvil]

Do I still need my steering stabilizer? Bought the kit

[@Steinjager]

First off, thank you for choosing our kit. It's much appreciated. As for the stabilizer, it's personal preference. In the shop we have one with and without. We lean towards liking to run one on the road and our wheeling rig doesn't have one. If you are thinking you would like to run one, we offer a bracket for it as well that is fairly inexpensive.

[@moisesgonzalez6418]

Hey broo what happens stabilized bar

[@jasonbarnes2636]

At the end of the video you mentioned it cannot be adjusted while installed. Do we need to measure for length and adjust the kit before install? I’m a little confused. Thanks for the help.

[@Steinjager]

Both ends have RH threads. You will need to take one bolt loose, adjust and re-install the bolt. It is not double adjustable with RH/LH threads.

[@MrNirsky]

@@Steinjager That does not answer the question. Should we measure length first? How do I know how much to adjust?

[@jamesw3834]

They will also say clock the bars because there is no left handed threads the jam nuts come loose regardless this kit is trash

[@marcusgoldston5971]

will this kit fit a RHD Jeep?

[@dylansmith3]

Anyone know the thread pitch for the nuts? Need to get a set I think it’s m18 but not sure

[@Steinjager]

If you are asking about the bolts provided with the kit, they are 5/8-18. Feel free to contact us at [e-mail] and we can get you one.

[@Hellwolf501]

This kit includes both Tie rod with heim joints and the drag link?

[@Steinjager]

Correct

[@mikewhite1150]

I just purchased this kit But I can’t find answer on the steering stabilizer tho 😢 Is there a bracket I can buy ?

[@Steinjager]

steinjager.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_sku=J0048823

[@billlagudas]

Are these kits ready to install or do I need to weld the heim joints onto the ends? Also do the Steinjager Crossover Steering Kit For Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997-2006 J0048525 fit my 1993 Jeep Cherokee XJ?

[@Steinjager]

You will have to drill the knuckles and the ptiman arm but everything else is bolt on. J0048825 is for the XJ but really it's the same kit you referenced with a different part number on it.

[@billlagudas]

Steinjager Sweet! So the Steinjager Crossover Steering Kit For Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997-2006 J0048525 will fit the XJ?

[@Steinjager]

@@billlagudas Yes

[@anthonysawyers5525]

will this kit fit a 1995 jeep zj laredo with 5.2L?

[@Freedomquest08]

Same question (93 ZJ limited). ^ I know your post is dated, but it's still an unanswered question. Far as I can tell it would fit the same as it would fit an XJ. I've been researching other kits too and most say 4.0 only on the ZJ kits. What does that even mean?!...same front end. All I know is this death wobbling scissor action Y type steering on my ZJ has to go...or my rig can go find a new owner. I like the design of this kit as the angles of the steering components are about as on plane as it's gonna get for a lifted Jeep.

[@anthonysawyers5525]

@@Freedomquest08 i have it on my zj now. I also had death wobble. Found out my death wobble was caused by bent lower control arm bracket

[@Freedomquest08]

@@anthonysawyers5525 Good to know it fits before spending $300. I think my death wobble is down to steering linkage. I have replaced ball joints, tires, shocks, all of the bushings front and rear, switched my aftermarket lower control arms back to the factory arms, even took the 4" lift off briefly just see if caster was playing a role, etc. A new steering stabilizer helped a lot, and the wobble hasn't really come back but it still wants to do it. It has shaken so violently that it broke an ear off the steering box, so replaced that too. I do notice a little play in my Rt outer tie rod end now, so time to throw this steering setup in the metal bin and try something better. I know the Y steering is doing a scissor action thing once a bump sets it off. Other than that it's been a decent rig, and these are very impressive off road.

[@mauricefluker6944]

Do I need to use wheel spacers to run this kit? My wheels have the same backspace as stock wheels. I have an 03 TJ

[@Steinjager]

Depending on the wheel size, more than likely. If you are running a 17", probably not

[@mauricefluker6944]

@@Steinjager I'm running 15" wheels. Thank you for responding to my question

[@thefrugaljeeper4054]

@@Steinjager How much wheel spacing do I need to put on the Jeep to clear factory 15 inch? I have 1.5' already. Thanks.

[@Steinjager]

@@thefrugaljeeper4054 not 100% sure but we would definitely take that bet that it would work...we don't have a bunch of stock wheels around to test fit right now.

[@shannoncrane838]

Just bought this set up have not installed it yet

[@xxprogam3r12]

How do I get the cross bars to stay tight? I tighten both end nuts and my cross bar i can twist

[@Steinjager]

This is how your factory setup worked and this is how the rod ends work on your new setup. They have to move to allow for turning and articulation. Everything sounds like it is working as intended on your setup. If you want the bars to not point at the ground, raise the bar up and move the rod ends to point down then tighten the jam nuts. Both rod ends should be in the same plane once both jam nuts are tight.

[@xxprogam3r12]

Steinjager so the bar is always suppose to stay loose? The drag link bar and tie rod bar just flop up and down moving it by hand and didn’t stay tight at all

[@Steinjager]

@@xxprogam3r12 Yes. That is how the factory steering was as well. You just have more weight out front now and notice it. You should adjust them so they don't contact each other but it will move. It has to or you couldn't turn or flex your suspension.

[@xxprogam3r12]

Steinjager thank u will I hear it flop around when I hit bumps?

[@Steinjager]

@@xxprogam3r12 We have sold thousands of these kits and haven't had any complaints of hearing a noise. We also have a few kits on our Jeeps and have never heard anything.

[@xxprogam3r12]

Where can I get the steering stabilizer bracket?

[@Steinjager]

steinjager.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_sku=J0048823

[@xxprogam3r12]

Thanks I just ordered the kit. I have 16 wheels and hope it fits

[@chuckscowboywoks6162]

Hi, the instructions seem clear expect on how to do an alignment with this system. Can a video be uploaded on how to do this?

[@Steinjager]

The rod ends have threads, screw them in and out to align.

[@JeepTeriyaki]

@@Steinjager. litteraly one of the dumbest questions I have seen and youve probably had to answer.....lol

[@jasonbarnes2636]

​@@JeepTeriyaki Some don't knowhow to align their vehicle. Even those with computerized alignment tools make mistakes.

[@mateopalomino889]

Would this help with death wobble ??

[@Steinjager]

Yes and no. Death wobble is typically caused by a loose steering or suspension component. If you have loose tie rod ends, this may fix it. If you ball joints are shot, this will not fix it. Diagnosing the root cause of your death wobble should be the first step before throwing parts at it.

[@markh.2899]

@@Steinjager Geat advice!

[@yetigrant8843]

Are you running wheel spacers on this

[@yetigrant8843]

I only ask because I just put in this setup in and the rim is digging in to it on the passenger side when I take a hard left

[@Steinjager]

@@yetigrant8843 We are not but the wheels have a 3.75" offset.

[@yetigrant8843]

Ok ic so if I run some wheel spacers for now. till I can afford some new rims I should be good?

[@Steinjager]

@@yetigrant8843 We would think so.

[@yetigrant8843]

Thank you and thanks for the fast response

[@jonathannieto259]

will this fit a cherokee xj 1998?

[@Steinjager]

Yes

[@jonathannieto259]

@@Steinjager I was about to order it from ebay and they said it wont fit a cherokee xj 1998

[@Steinjager]

@@jonathannieto259 Again, they are wrong. The XJ steering is the same as the TJ. It will fit.

[@jonathannieto259]

@@Steinjager thank you (:

[@slappygilmore5040]

it clears that g2 diff cover too huh?

[@Steinjager]

yes

[@slappygilmore5040]

sweet thanks

[@MrNirsky]

How do I align it?

[@Steinjager]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3LFfmdqrq5mnJo

[@chazsager5586]

Does this require a reamer?

[@FeedYourPhotographer]

ive been researching this kit and yes a 5/8th reamer seems to be needed

[@chazsager5586]

@@FeedYourPhotographer so 5/8 drilled then reamer to tapper it?

[@chazsager5586]

@@FeedYourPhotographer or just 5/8 drilled?

[@FeedYourPhotographer]

No drill bit, just the reamer

[@chazsager5586]

@@FeedYourPhotographer nice Ty!

[@dannymatos1015]

does this clear the front sway bar end links, or would i have to cut the brackets off and relocate them?

[@Steinjager]

It does clear the sway bar brackets.