dark_jku

What's up everyone!

today I decided to check under my jk & saw my pitarm soaked in some fluid/oil, and checked the top of my steering box and it has some oil, so I'm not sure what's going on there, now I don't want to take it in to jeep to have it "DIAGNOSED" because they'll charge me $150.00 if they find nothing, this is where the forums come into play ....

Also the draglink bushing seems to be blown 🙄..

Let me know.
Appreciate it

GreenJK07

Sounds and looks like the seals have failed in your steering box. Mine failed in my 07 about a year after I bought the jeep new, but I also beat on it. I would say have someone rebuild it or upgrade to a redneck ram if you want steering assist. They rebuild boxes as well (part of the stage 1&2 packages). A new box is pricey, unless you can find a donor or someone who went hydro. Hope this helps

dark_jku

Thanks for the reply, my jeep is still under warranty so now that I know something is wrong I might as well just take it in! 100$ deductible

Biginboca

Also check and see if your draglink end is hitting your Swaybar. That drag link boot looks damaged right where it might hit. I had an issue with this but I've done a bunch of mods, or have a slightly twisted sector shaft, that may have caused it. It does look like there are signs of contact with something on your Swaybar where I drew the arrow.

I ended up grinding some clearance into my Swaybar to fix my contact in this same place...

GreenJK07

Glad to help! Even better that your under warranty!

GreenJK07

I did not see that last night. It does look as if it is making contact. Good eye

dark_jku

im going to leave everything as is for now going to take it to the dealer next week, and surely after maybe a week or two, going to install a lift kit and tighten everything up to make sure its good, do you think the warranty covers the drag link?