Power Steering on CJ with FSJ box????

[koondawg]

Has anyone used a FSJ box on their CJ? I have a box out of a 84 FSJ Wagoneer. The coupler is different than the CJ and I can not figure out how to make it work. Any ideas, suggestions, whatever. Should I even use this thing or sell it and get a CJ box?

 

[Spork]

There are 2 couplers. The Stock CJ Power steering input shaft is a different size than the Manual. I think the power is 13/16" and the manual is 3/4". The Wagoneer is probably 3/4". I think they used a rag-joint in the wagoneers so you will have to take off the rag-joint and use one of the CJ couplers.

 

[koondawg]

Tried that

I tried that and no go. the FSJ box has a flat part on the male part with teeth?? That the couple goes on to. I have both a manual and power steering shaft off CJ, neither will work?

 

[Spork]

If I remember right the flat part is for where the bolt goes through the coupler.
I think it took some persuasion to get the coupler on mine...
Why is it not fitting? too big? too small? wrong spline count? Bolt too tight on the coupler?

 

[koondawg]

Not fitting

It looks like the bolt is supposed to go past the flat part? I might be able to pound it on there, did not try THAT hard. how do you like yours? Is that what you did? Once I get it on, how do I make sure everthing lines up straight?

 

[Spork]

I think I took the bolt out when I put the coupler on. Then I had to tap it with a hammer. As for making sure everything is straight My steering wheel is turned a little but I wasn't worried about it.

 

[koondawg]

cool

I will give it a try with the hammer, how do you like yours? is it better than a normal cj box? what size tires you runnin?

 

[Spork]

I like mine it's leak free so I'm not adding fluid everytime I drive it. I would have stayed with the original if it weren't for the leaks.