Can someone tell me if there are other makes of parts that will replace the steering column and/or the steering box in a 1989 Jeep YJ with automatic trans and power steering?

I would do a google search and you will find all kinds of stuff.

I did that couldn't find much . That's why I turned to this forum

My '90 XJ steering column is a GM tilt, same as millions others. Maybe yours is the same.

Cherokee XJ Steering Wheel Repair

Thanks for the suggestion but from what I can tell the YJ is different if anyone knows for sure please comment.

As afar as I can tell, the non tilt column for CJ & YJ are Jeep products and the parts are not interchangable with the GM style tilt columns. Now that being said, any column that is close in length and has the same diameter and splines should interchange with some mods. Since the tilt is a GM product, those columns should be good candidates and I would look there first. Since there is a rod between the column and the steering box, lots of mods could be done here to convert what you want. As far as the steering box itself, I dont know of any other bolt up options but if you dont mind putting more holes in the frame, same idea goes. You can modify anything to work, its just the amount of effort involved to get what you want. Depending on what your goals are, there are alot of bolt on aftermarket products to beef up the steering. If you are looking for parts for your stock stuff, 4wd.com is a good source but you're probly gonna have to make a trip to the junk yard. I just bought a whole tilt column out of a Waggoneer for $75 for the parts I need. I am going to check the length and other measurements just for general knowledge and I will post the results if you need them. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />

Hey Berk, where did ya get the nifty red handle tool to remove the spring clip on the column and what is it called? Thanks! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />

It can be found at any parts store. It is a lock plate compressor.