Better Steering - Jeep XJ Power Steering Pump Upgrade

Thinking about a jeep xj power steering pump upgrade is usually the first thing that happens after you slap on bigger tires and realize your arms are getting a workout you didn't ask for. If you're still rocking the factory pump on your Cherokee and you've moved up to 31s, 33s, or heaven forbid 35-inch tires, you've probably noticed that low-speed maneuvering feels like wrestling a bear. The stock Saginaw pump was fine for a grocery getter on skinny street tires back in 1994, but it just wasn't built for the kind of stress we put these rigs through today. ...

February 15, 2026 · 7 min · Janell Nogales