Steering Shaft Upgrade

[Nikkormat]

I had to give mine gentle persuasion with a mallet. If that fails disconnect it at the column end too and try taking it apart on the work bench. They assembled it somehow!

[fsj454]

Nut and Bolt must be removed from rag joint before you try to remove shaft . J20 Flare boxes pre 1979 . J20 O-ring boxes1980 newer are two different animals . J20 Flare boxes are better bigger piston . 1980 and newer o-ring boxes I think are all the same wagoneer grand wagoneer Cherokee j10 j20 all have the same size piston just away to cut costs...

[fsj454]

P.S. If you have a flare box you will have a different spline count than a o-ring box

[Holland Waggy]

I used one from a 98XJ. As long as you have the 3/4 input it should work. I have one out on the bench right now so I can take a pic for you later if that will help.
Unfortunately I have done this a couple times and I find that the upper joint is usually worn out too. I have replaced the entire shaft with a CJ HD manual steering shaft. And it works great. Omix-Ada #18024.01. if you shop around you can find them for about $100. Just another option.

When i check the lenght of this Omix Ada it doesn't add up with the shaft on my SJ. That's only 23", while the replacement says 34". Why is this such a big difference? I do need a new shaft, the u-joint is busted but i'm not sure what to order. Impossible tot return when imported in Holland...…
I've found this one ; Crown Automotive Lower Steering Shaft Assembly with Power Steering J5354934

Crown states it fits the SJ..




Anyone?

[cmaje72]

Hey sorry for the late response havn't been online in a bit. I have used the omix ada part in 3 different FSJ's so I know it works as long as you have a box with a 3/4" input. The steering shafts have slip shafts so you have a little bit of adjust ability there but it is nowhere near a 10" different. I had to extend the shaft maybe an inch or two.