1. Registration trouble? Please use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom right corner of the page and your issue will be resolved.
    Dismiss Notice

M38A1 Steering and Lift Questions

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by bluelightspecial, Apr 2, 2006.

  1. Apr 2, 2006
    bluelightspecial

    bluelightspecial New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 2, 2006
    Messages:
    2
    Hey guys I'm new here. I've searched this topic till my eyes hurt, but haven't found exactly what I'm looking for. I've got an M38A1, stock drive and powertrain with a 4" lift. I plan on running 34x10.50's or 34x9.50's on it. The jeep will not see a whole lot of use. Mostly just running down to the grocery store, cruising an old country road, or riding the dirt roads of the hunting club. I've got other jeeps that I beat on so I don't plan on wheeling this thing hard, just enjoying driving old iron. My question is this. Can I effectively keep the stock steering system with this lift and size tire. I know that the Ross system is not the most technologically advanced, and I don't expect it to steer like a new Caddy (I think its just part of driving old vehicles), but will it be manageable. I know I'll need to go through a rebuild of the system and adjust things properly for the lift, but does anybody have solid experience running larger tires on this type system? Thanks for any input you can provide.:)

    Bryan:flag:
    Anniston, AL
     
    bluelightspecial, Apr 2, 2006
    #1
  2. Apr 2, 2006
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Perth, WA
    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2002
    Messages:
    9,221
    Yes you can. No it won't be a problem. I'm guessing you found references to "Animal".

    [​IMG]

    blevisay is its owner. Direct questions to him. ;)
     
    sparky, Apr 2, 2006
    #2
  3. Apr 2, 2006
    bluelightspecial

    bluelightspecial New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 2, 2006
    Messages:
    2
    Wow talk about a fast response. Thanks. I'll carry on.

    Bryan
     
    bluelightspecial, Apr 2, 2006
    #3
  4. Apr 2, 2006
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Apopka, Fl
    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2002
    Messages:
    12,381
    Ditto on what Sparky said. You'll be fine, especially since you already know what to expect and not to expect from it.
     
    Glenn, Apr 2, 2006
    #4
New Posts