My ZJ Steering Box Broke - Installed MVF Steering Brace
Channel: 301steady
Date: 2019-02-17

I was heading out to the 2019 King Of Hammers.  I had forgotten to fill up; plus, it was raining.  I was hoping I could make it closer to the desert; where, hopefully it wasn't raining, or as much; but, just couldn't make it.  Thank you Jesus Christ for breaking my Jeep where it did - at a stop light - next to a gas station.  It could've been disastrous.  I've heard of people getting killed, vehicles wrecked or destroyed.  Me?  Just sitting at a stop light.  Still had just enough steering left to bring it into the gas station, out of traffic.  
Cat Daddy says:  That's a good Jeep.  Good Jeeps know when to brake.  

Link to Mountain Vista Fabrication Brace:    https://mountainvistafabrication.com/products/jeep-zj-ultimate-steering-box-brace

Link to Winch Adapter Plate:  
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Foldable-Winch-Mounting-Plate-Cradle-Mount-For-2-Hitch-Receiver-4WD-SUV-Truck/192676820102?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Link to  Dual Receiver Hitch:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Truck-Dual-2-Trailer-Hitch-Receiver-Rise-Drop-Adapter-Extender-Tow-4000LB/221909466614?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Link to Winch Cable Vendor:  
https://www.ebay.com/usr/audiohighway

Link to a ZJ Front Receiver Hitch - NOT COMPATIBLE WITH STEERING BRACE:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Trailer-Hitch-Front-Mount-Receiver-Front-fits-93-98-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-/292662122457

MOOG STEERING COMPONENTS:
DRAG LINK PART NUMBER: MOOG-DS1310
CONNECTING ROD: MOOG-DS1312
SLEEVES: MOOG-ES2079S   REQUIRES 2EA

5.2 OR 5.9 ROD ENDS: MOOG-ES3096L    REQUIRES 2EA

4.0 ROD ENDS: 
PASSENGER SIDE: MOOG-ES3095R
DRIVER SIDE: MOOG-ES3094L

LINK TO STEERING BOX BOLTS:

7/16-14 x 4"   TWO 4" BOLTS REQUIRED 
http://www.wholesalebolts.com/hexboltszincplatedsteel7/16-14x4.aspx

7/16-14 x 3 1/2"   ONE 3.5" BOLT REQUIRED
http://www.wholesalebolts.com/hexboltszincplatedsteel7/16-14x31/2.aspx

ACE HARDWARE ALSO HAS THE BOLTS - GET GRADE 8
THREAD SIZE IS 7/16-14

REMANUFACTURED STEERING BOX FROM O'REILLY AUTOPARTS:
MasterPro Power Steering Gear - Remanufactured
Part # 502-0122