YJ Steering issues

I got a slight issue with my steering. It is the kind of issue that is only noticeable if you drive it every day and can feel something diffrent.
It is a little slower returning to center than it once was and I can "feel" a slight catch when I turn the wheel.

A mechanic friend at work told me this is most likely the steering box getting dry or going bad.

I was looking at possible upgrades to the Yj box and the internet search brought up a few. Most popular is the 98 99 Dodge Durango box upgrade.

Anyone here have experience with a steering box upgrade?

i believe that Ed (the mistaken) did this not too long ago.

you might want to contact him and see how it is working out.

dumb question

The Durango box has a 3 bolt pattern

I'm at work so would someone run out and see if the Yj box is also 3 bolt

The Tj is three bolt
I have heard the Yj mite be 4 bolt.

Brain fart... Ed has a TJ, dont know about the bolt pattern.

sorry if I caused any confusion

Quote from Pat88ramcharger

Brain fart... Ed has a TJ, dont know about the bolt pattern.

sorry if I caused any confusion

May still work I have read that the 4th bolt is not needed if you use a steering Brace

the things we jeepers do to save a buck

http://www.bc4x4.com/faqs/yj.cfm?cat=9&faqid=72

Make Your Own Steering Box Brace

I helped a friend fab one by taking a Small Block Chevy
connecting rod (large journal type found on '69 or newer
SBC's) and cutting the piston pin part off and welding a
square tube to the rod with a plate welded to the other end
of the rod to bolt to the opposite frame rail. The large
journal will bolt around the steering box casting at the
output shaft. Make sure you leave the bearing shells out,
and it fits like it was made for it. You can get an
unservicable rod from anyplace that rebuilds SBCs and the
square tube and plate we sourced from a steel salvage yard.
Cost of brace... less than $10!

Way stronger than the commercial ones, too.