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The Garage => Technical Advice and Questions => Topic started by: Peyton on April 15, 2012, 08:27:33 pm

Title: sterring problem
Post by: Peyton on April 15, 2012, 08:27:33 pm

Just had my entire front steering replace all upgrades including axle im still having a problem keeping it on the road its all over like its following the road any ideas what it could be I need some help


Thanks
Dave

Title: Re: sterring problem
Post by: Joe Giglio on April 16, 2012, 09:37:51 am

You might be running too high tire pressure. I only run 17 psi up front and 19 psi in the back and I run a small tire (32x11.50x15).

Joe

Title: Re: sterring problem
Post by: hillbilly on April 18, 2012, 11:30:13 am

how much lift might be bump steer, or axle shift

Title: Re: sterring problem
Post by: Mike D on April 18, 2012, 04:22:47 pm

If you replaced all the steering components your tires might be worn to the way the suspension was running. 

Things to check: jack the front end up and spin the tires to see if the tread is straight and flat, no bulges. Look the REAR suspension over for worn bushing if the rear is not running straight  it will push the jeep around (its a rear wheel drive thing)and have someone follow you to see if the rear is shifting around.

Things to try: rotate the tires rear to front and from left to right and use your spare tire to see if changes the way it steers and AIR PRESSURE is the same in front two and rear two.

Title: Re: sterring problem
Post by: Peyton on May 15, 2012, 02:06:48 pm

I have 4 in body and 5.5 in supension running 35 tires all bushing have been replaced the only thing that hasn't is my rear control arms they are non adjustable any input

Thanks
dave

Title: Re: sterring problem
Post by: jpkenny on May 15, 2012, 02:30:34 pm

Did i read that right? you have a 4 inch body lift? If so that is a big part of your problem.

Title: Re: sterring problem
Post by: Rick_Bear on May 16, 2012, 11:43:28 pm

4" Body Lift.......Holy CRAP.....Reduce that to 2" and your problems just may be solved.
I have NEVER witnessed a 4" body lift on a Jeep, WHY would you even need one...?...Get it OFF !

Title: Re: sterring problem
Post by: Peyton on January 20, 2013, 06:43:08 am

Thanks rick it was on the jeep when I bought it Ill  work on getting it off glad to back on site

Thanks,
Dave