. Correct me if I am wrong, but the majority of 4400 rigs run full hydro, so there has to be a reason they don't bother with the mechanical linkage in the fastest class. Not that I think you should change your plans...do what you want
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Street driving makes some sense. I did see a full hydro steering 1 ton JK on 42's at the Tilted Kilt when I lived in MI, but I'm pretty sure he is generally OK because most of the cops around the Detroit metro have bigger fish to fry than the steering setup on a Jeep