I'm running an over-the-knuckle Inverted-Y setup that I designed after the factory XJ steering, but using DOM tube and ES 150 TRE's. This setup requires you to ream the knuckle holes from the top to accomodate the larger TREs'. I'm running adjustable upper and lower CA's so I can dial in caster and wheelbase. I run a stabilizer cause XJ's came with them stock and it's wiggly without one. I also relocated the trackbar axle mount to make room for the steering and run a trackbar bracket brace/crossmember that conforms to the oilpan to reduce chassis flex.
The Jeepspeed racers found that this simple brace stopped the problem of tearing motor mounts due to extreme uni-frame flex during every race........an added bonus. Makes the steering feel tighter too........ I built mine but now RE sells them to bolt-on with their trackbar frame bracket.
My steering design was not a simple bolt on, but it works well and I've had not a hint of DW since I got everything dialed in. I've been running it for almost a year and am happy with the outcome. I'm at 6" of lift too.
The Currie HD steering setup would be a good option if you want bolt-on simple, but isn't designed to go much more than 6" of lift. It's beefy and $$......you've already crossed the line on your rig......drop it back to 5" and loose the 35's for 32's and life gets much more simple and less expensive.........nah, that'll never fly.
There are several variations of the one Herzog posted, some work better than others. I found the inverted T to have more play that the stock setup, which is why I went back to the inverted Y design....... not saying that it's right.......just what I did.
The ZJ pitman will give you a 1" drop but adds stress to the uni-frame and longterm to the box bearings, so a steering box brace can help out here and if you really want to get serious, add some C-Rok or ORGS (now JKS) uni-frame strengthening plates to the steering box area.
Some XJer's have been successful in building a stronger setup using ZJ linkages which are beefier than the XJ stuff. With 35's and what appear to be 15x10 wheels with minimal BS, your steering can't me happy and I'm betting it's pretty sloppy too. Perhaps the boys at RockLogic can hook you up with a hydro-assist setup..........I keep forgeting the cheap part.
If you don't want to spend a bunch to make it better, then start scrounging junkyard parts and build you something .........I won't even discuss a D44.....you said you wanted to keep things cheap.
