At 60mph I can easily move the steering wheel side to side 2 inches or more each way without anything happening. That is what the steering box is supposed to correct.
My cast iron box was an improvement, it was almost a nothing burger until the heat was up. My Aluminum box had a lot of slop & play when the outside temp got over 100 degrees (was solid up until then), my new steel box is solid at all temps, so in that regard it's a big win!
Brad, I didn't notice the temperature difference because it seems like it's ALWAYS over 100° here.
You should measure your caster first (search this forum for specifics). If it's under 5° you will benefit from the longer LCAs. I'd use a free downloaded angle finder. I bought an analog tool and it wasn't as good. The issue is actually with Rubicons because they ride higher but still have the Sport/Sahara LCAs, but it doesn't hurt to check.
How much do you plan to lift it? I you're going no more than 2" those LCAs are the ticket. Like @rickinAZ mentioned, your stock caster is probably ok, and if you plan to lift more than 2" you'll want adjustable LCAs. If a 2" or less lift is for sure in your plans then yes, I'd go ahead and just get those LCAs, even if you caster is currently in the low 5s , adding an additional 1.5 degrees won't hurt, and you will notice better hwy manners.
It really is a bit short for the Mopar kit. The arms were set for a 2" lift, but the kit is well over 3" for most. Some have even said that they got 4" from it.
Yeah, at least you're keeping your expectations real, and know what you're up against. I think I'm going to get a Rubicon transfer case so when I off road I'll have a crawl ratio close to a Rubicon, I really want to avoid a regear (or invest any money into the smaller M186/200 axles) so this should accomplish what I want and only be out $1k, plus w/ the 8AT the 3.45s w/ 315/70/17s is ok w/ me (on the street, NOT on the trail). The 4:1 Rubicon Lo vs the Sport T-case w/ 2.73:1 Lo would go from a 44 crawl ratio to about 62 (with the Rubicon case), and the Rubicon is about 74 IIRC, so much better trail gearing
And I'm just sayin' that they may not be measuring from the same point as the rest of us - they might be measuring from the exhaust instead of the hub, or they may be trimming the fenders which might make it look bigger, but in reality it is still the same inches. The point being is that whatever inches someone claims on the internet is probably half that in reality :DI'm guessing most of the people that are getting 4 inches out of a 2 inch lift kit are also getting 7 inches out of 3.5! Just sayin'
The big difference is always which model it is installed on. I would say most Rubis get 2.5” but Sahara/Sports are seeing almost 4”. But I follow your logic, most men want to fudge a little on inches ?
