J Jeepin7 New member Jun 23, 2023 #1 Hello all - How do I know if I have an aluminum or steel steering box. I assume a 22 JLUR would have a steel one, but how can I check?
Hello all - How do I know if I have an aluminum or steel steering box. I assume a 22 JLUR would have a steel one, but how can I check?
Mike Pierson Hooked Jun 23, 2023 #2 The 21s and on have the cast housing which is black. I believe the aluminum one wasn’t painted.
kevman65 Hooked Jun 23, 2023 #3 Mike Pierson said: The 21s and on have the cast housing which is black. I believe the aluminum one wasn’t painted. Click to expand... Correct, I believe it was mid year 21 when they made the switch. If you wipe it off and see silver, you have aluminum.
Mike Pierson said: The 21s and on have the cast housing which is black. I believe the aluminum one wasn’t painted. Click to expand... Correct, I believe it was mid year 21 when they made the switch. If you wipe it off and see silver, you have aluminum.
ScoobyCarolanNC Active Member Jun 29, 2023 #5 Look at the 4 bolts in your wheel well that hold the box on. Black bolts = the good box. I got mine upgraded in my 18 JL by Jeep Wave. 22 should be all set though because the new box was production in '21.
Look at the 4 bolts in your wheel well that hold the box on. Black bolts = the good box. I got mine upgraded in my 18 JL by Jeep Wave. 22 should be all set though because the new box was production in '21.