Currie Steering System missing parts need help..
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JK Jedi
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From: Westchester, NY
JK Jedi
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Dave mine didnt.. ur the man by far, but I disagree with u on the tool...
When I goto my friends sat where I left it ill take pics of the warpedness.
The metal is too soft, handle to short, and the joint has not.much to grab... I spent 45 min trying to use the tool.. took 2 min with a pipe wrench.
If I did it again I would not buy the tool... my two cents.
Ill have a better pic shortly, but u can see how it deformed where it hits the points of the joint.
Its hard to see in this pic.. if u.put it on the joint the.minute u apply pressure it slides off.
Better pic.. its almost like the tool doesn't grab it in the corner.. at least mine was like that..
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I bought the Currie steering (CURRECTLYNC) set up ... from Northridge (thanks David) along with a pr44, and the Reid knuckles. I also was shorted the u bolts for the stabilizer. By the time I got around to looking for them the box was already gone, so IF they were in the box they were gone. If I could offer a couple of suggestions for Currie ..... Change where you pack the ubolts! Many people cannot find these damn things. Second either add instructions on how to flip the drag link end that connects to the knuckle or don't over tighten the damn thing.
Now for the customer service of Currie. Called them and explained that for the Reid knuckles to work the drag link end need to be flipped, I tried (really tried) with a 3/4" impact to unscrew the rebuidable ball joint and could not get it off. They sent me another end (already flipped) I did have to pay for shipping both ways and had to pay for the end upfront ... BUT they did take the scarred one back, and sent me a check a couple weeks later. So I am happy with Currie overall, but as always there is room for improvement.
Now for the customer service of Currie. Called them and explained that for the Reid knuckles to work the drag link end need to be flipped, I tried (really tried) with a 3/4" impact to unscrew the rebuidable ball joint and could not get it off. They sent me another end (already flipped) I did have to pay for shipping both ways and had to pay for the end upfront ... BUT they did take the scarred one back, and sent me a check a couple weeks later. So I am happy with Currie overall, but as always there is room for improvement.
I also had a "bad" customer experience episode with Currie, but was planning on giving them another chance as it was over a year ago. This thread is making me second guess that decision.
Who's that leave in terms of new tie rods / drag links? Rock Krawler, EVO, Teraflex?
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Hmmm, this is the exact configuration (Currie steering CURRECTLYNC set up, PR44, and the Reid knuckles) I was going to purchase in the next week or so, but sounds like I could run into the same installation issues you mention.
I also had a "bad" customer experience episode with Currie, but was planning on giving them another chance as it was over a year ago. This thread is making me second guess that decision.
Who's that leave in terms of new tie rods / drag links? Rock Krawler, EVO, Teraflex?
I also had a "bad" customer experience episode with Currie, but was planning on giving them another chance as it was over a year ago. This thread is making me second guess that decision.
Who's that leave in terms of new tie rods / drag links? Rock Krawler, EVO, Teraflex?
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Nobody makes better steering parts then Currie - Nobody!
Rinkish- I have to assume that the joint you had must have been a tight one I have used the currie tool about 7-10 times and it has worked great but I understand what you are saying if the joint was super tight it could deform the tool.
Just so everybody knows if you are purchasing the kit from us and you want the joint flipped we will do it for you .
David
Rinkish- I have to assume that the joint you had must have been a tight one I have used the currie tool about 7-10 times and it has worked great but I understand what you are saying if the joint was super tight it could deform the tool.
Just so everybody knows if you are purchasing the kit from us and you want the joint flipped we will do it for you .
David
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JK Jedi
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Originally Posted by Northridge4x4
Nobody makes better steering parts then Currie - Nobody!
Rinkish- I have to assume that the joint you had must have been a tight one I have used the currie tool about 7-10 times and it has worked great but I understand what you are saying if the joint was super tight it could deform the tool.
Just so everybody knows if you are purchasing the kit from us and you want the joint flipped we will do it for you .
David
Rinkish- I have to assume that the joint you had must have been a tight one I have used the currie tool about 7-10 times and it has worked great but I understand what you are saying if the joint was super tight it could deform the tool.
Just so everybody knows if you are purchasing the kit from us and you want the joint flipped we will do it for you .
David
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