Thanks for the tip on where to install the cooler with an automatic transmission. I've got a universal cooler on the way, and installation should be a snap thanks to your suggestion.
@jimmydoe4462
7 жыл бұрын
Hi, I live in Texas so have never seen the snowplow box, my understanding is that it’s the same box with heavier gears and larger stop to stop. And yes apparently it has 2 extra ports for the plow lines so yes you should be able to use it for hydro assist. From my understanding the snowplow box is somewhat rare and getting hard to find used.
@jand5565
6 жыл бұрын
Nice vedio I dove into this mod because of some steering issues I was having. It really wasn't the cause of my wandering steering but I was desperatly trying to fix my rig and thought it was in my steering box alone, bought the durango box, a high powered power steering box (which came with no reservoir) so I ended up scouring parts stores looking fo a reservoir that would suite the bill, I did not want to spend all the extra money on a PCS one which would increase the already pricey endeavor, I found a reservoir that Jeep used on a later model Wrangler. (It looks like it belongs there). After doing all that work I am kind of glade I did the mod, the increase of all the powersteering fluid that has filled up all the lines going to and fro has made it so that the power steering fluide never heats up. I don't think the cooler was really necessary for my application because of that, but I figure it couldn't hurt. Thanks for taking the time to post such a informative video!
@kylebonk7536
4 ай бұрын
Did you do the WJ power steering pump too?
@imhann98
4 жыл бұрын
Great video man. Really helped me out with my swap a lot
@NavyDad
4 жыл бұрын
very cool and thank you!
@DJCryptoStix
6 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, clean Jeep i need to get to work cleaning mine up asap.
@epicrider3467
7 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Any reason why you wouldn't want to use the Snowplow version? It's my understanding that it is plumbed for hydro assist.
@MrMrsregor
6 жыл бұрын
that is great to know ! i will have to look into that, thanks !
@MrMrsregor
6 жыл бұрын
if anyone else has any info on this please share and comment here
@clintonbeason1638
6 жыл бұрын
Great video by the way
@moejr14
2 ай бұрын
Why, 2 Wheel Dr. and non-snow plow?
@NavyDad
2 ай бұрын
4x4s had Rack and Pinion and the snow plow an extra hydraulics for the plow mechanism
@moejr14
2 ай бұрын
@@NavyDad did you lose and steering ratio?
@NavyDad
2 ай бұрын
@@moejr14 no better I think the 88 XJ was like 15 or 18:1 where the Durango is I think 12:1 as I remember, lock to lock was the same.
@justincase1019
7 жыл бұрын
Two thumbs up 👍🏻👍🏻
@blakewilson272
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! I'm late to the party but I plan on doing the Durango Steering Box upgrade on my 98 Cherokee Auto 4WD. Does the Durango steering box need a cooler?
@NavyDad
4 жыл бұрын
I think it depends on where you live and how much wheeling you do. Should at least use the factory lines that wrap round the core support. I live in Texas so we need to cool everything. An example I did a track day with a buddy about 2yrs ago in his Ferrari 430 and we boiled the power steering fluid in a few laps it gets hot here. And Its easy fun and cheap to do on a XJ too.
@acokedupmonkey3762
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir!
@kenskens69
6 жыл бұрын
New in this topic Question what is the purpose of cooling the power steering fluid just asking.
@MrMrsregor
Жыл бұрын
keep the fluid cool, which makes the fluid last longer, makes the pump last longer, and keep your power steering power from fading as it warms up. the strength of the power steering gets weak if the fluid gets hot, the fluid gets old and burnt faster, and the pump wears out much faster if it is running hot this is really only not an issue for daily driving, mostly a problem for rock crawling and hard offroading where there is lots of hard steering demands
@pnichols8583
3 жыл бұрын
What seats you have in that Jeep, they look very comfy
@NavyDad
3 жыл бұрын
That is the original interior in near perfect condition.
@pnichols8583
3 жыл бұрын
@@NavyDad wow
@clintonbeason1638
6 жыл бұрын
Will this be a upgrade for a 93-98 zj grand Cherokee? Powersteering box mod ... thanks Clint
@NavyDad
6 жыл бұрын
I think yes but I'm not 100% sure I think the ZJ box might have a different frame mounting bolt pattern but not sure as I've never tested on a ZJ
@xjyj2248
3 жыл бұрын
Hello army veteran here, great video, I did have some questions as I am about to do this same upgrade. What size is the high pressure line? also what size are the low pressure lines going to the cooler? Are they the same as stock? Thank you for the video and the info.
@NavyDad
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your Service! Oldest has been out for a year (in for 5) youngest just re-upped for another 6 and is "Training" at Key West right now while we dig out of the Texas blizzard. The high pressure is the stock line it does not connect to the cooler. The lower pressure is what flows through the cooler. It flows out the low pressure side of the steering box, through the cooler back into the low pressure side of the pump. As I remember the hose was either 3/8 ID or 10MM transmission cooling line which you can get in bulk at any AdvancedAutoReillys its the same size as the stock low pressure.
@xjyj2248
3 жыл бұрын
@@NavyDad Thank you for the support! And thank your sons for their service, they were obviously raised right. Hope you're keeping warm there. Thank you for the reply, I just wasn't sure if I needed anything special other than stock lines. I am going to use a trans cooler as a power steering cooler as well. Thank you very much for this video, I had no idea about the power steering cooler and I live in the desert southwest, I'm sure this will help tremendously.
@xjyj2248
3 жыл бұрын
Went to install a 98 Durango steering box on my 95 XJ and the steering line splines do not line up, I cleaned it up to make sure and the teeth do not match. Did I get the wrong year gear box? The stock one slipped on and off easily and I checked it agin after I took it off and it still went on perfectly fine. Any advice?
@NavyDad
3 жыл бұрын
@@xjyj2248 Hi which part is it, the pitmen arm connecting to the drag link or the steering shift to steering wheel. if pitmen arm you must use the Jeep arm not the Durango
@xjyj2248
3 жыл бұрын
@@NavyDad I was shipped the wrong steering gear box. The input shaft splines didn't match up on the steering line side. I received the correct one and installed it today and it was a perfect fit. I did it on my lunch break so after work I will be attaching the lines and getting the XJ back on the road. I did order the steering box brace from Ironman4x4 Fab and that should be here some time this week.
@zaybo1880
4 жыл бұрын
What's the part number for the pitman arm?
@NavyDad
4 жыл бұрын
oops sorry forgot to put that in Rough Country 6605 Drop Pitman Arm | (fits) 87-06 Jeep Wrangler TJ YJ | 84-01 Cherokee XJ Comanche MJ, 2.5-6” www.amazon.com/Rough-Country-Suspension-6605-Pitman/dp/B00B2AF00M
@zaybo1880
4 жыл бұрын
@@NavyDad thank you sir
@xXxSTXxXJIMMYxXx
7 жыл бұрын
Will the lines all work on my 2.5l 5speed xj? My pump is slightly different but I would to do this mod
@NavyDad
7 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the delay missed this. Yes is would work but you may have to mod the lines slightly
@bowser281
7 жыл бұрын
Do u need to used the OEM aluminum spacer .. or no??
@NavyDad
7 жыл бұрын
I did not use the spacers, didn't need them
@justincrebo2674
6 жыл бұрын
Is the gear box direct bolt on or are the mounting points and holes modified?
@NavyDad
6 жыл бұрын
Hi yes direct bolt on it has the same mounting holes but do I do suggest using an aftermarket heavy duty bracket
@brianterrell9532
7 жыл бұрын
Well done....
@NavyDad
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@wesfoley7812
3 жыл бұрын
Any difference in turning radius?
@NavyDad
3 жыл бұрын
no it didn't change it still went lock to lock on the knuckle stops
@cfjnoefkjfevkln
3 жыл бұрын
Would this work with an automatic?
@NavyDad
3 жыл бұрын
Yes you would have to find a place to add the cooler not sure it would fit next to the existing trans cooler for the auto if you have one.
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