Can't find a passenger steering knuckle

[TerryMason]

I'm still trying to find a passenger steering knuckle for my 05 TJ, and can't seem to make it happen. Does anyone know if an 04 knuckle will work on an 05?

Original Replacement Parts 52067576 - Passenger Side Steering Knuckle for 90-95 Jeep® Wrangler YJ & 90-04 TJ & 90-01 Cherokee XJ - Quadratec

 

[TerryMason]

well, It appears that I've answered my own question. Morris offers the same part number for 2005 and 2006 Wranglers
Steering Knuckle 52067576 by the Jeep Specialists | Morris 4x4 Center

 

[jps4jeep]

All TJ D30 knuckles will be the same. why do you need a knuckle? are you upgrading? if so the D30 from the WJ is an upgrade for brakes as well as incorporates provisions for a Hi-stear arm.

 

[TerryMason]

My current knuckle has grooves worn into it from the brake pads, so I was just going to replace it with stock stuff.
What's involved in the WJ upgrade? New knuckles & calipers? I'm assuming I'd need tie rods, and a draglink as well. I've never heard of that upgrade.

http://www.jeepz.com/forum/cj-yj-tj-jk/29842-wrangler-brake-problems-worn-steering-knuckle.html

 

[jps4jeep]

there is some work involved, and some welding. you also have to re-drill the rotors. not super hard stuff though.

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

Replacement pads often include shims to account for the grooves worn into the surface the pad slides on.

 

[TerryMason]

My new brake pads did include some clips to help with the grooves. I'm going to install them tonight (weather permitting)

 

[SteelHeadz]

A.K.A anti rattle clips.