Steering gone bad , NEED HELP!!!
12-14-2010, 02:54 PM
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Steering gone bad , NEED HELP!!!
After a few trips to the trails, I have noticed on my 08 JK that the steering is all outta wack, have fixed it many times, but the problem keeps coming back, does anyone know of a way to fix this so I dont have to fix this problem every time I go to the trails? Yes there is a lift, yes I have larger tires/wheels...Help PLEASE!!!!
12-14-2010, 02:56 PM
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When you say "Steering is outta whack", what exactly is out of whack? What was fixed? What problem keeps coming back? More info would be helpful.
12-14-2010, 03:01 PM
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Check ur drag link and tie rod bar for play or bent. Oddly enough I just discovered my drag link bent in two spots and the knuckle end loose today.. It's prob been bent for a month or so.. I been chasing a problem n that was it... Made the clunky steering a lot less too..
12-14-2010, 03:02 PM
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Steerling wheel is off center, dummy lights turn on, have to turn the steering wheel around more then i should have to just to make a normal turn, i was not sure if a skid plate would help or not
12-14-2010, 03:03 PM
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Steerling wheel is off center, dummy lights turn on, have to turn the steering wheel around more then i should have to just to make a normal turn, i was not sure if a skid plate would help or not
12-14-2010, 03:04 PM
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Check ur drag link and tie rod bar for play or bent. Oddly enough I just discovered my drag link bent in two spots and the knuckle end loose today.. It's prob been bent for a month or so.. I been chasing a problem n that was it... Made the clunky steering a lot less too..
12-14-2010, 03:05 PM
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thats how i fixed it the first time, the second time was the drag link and the tie rod had to be replaced, is there anything i can do to prevent this besides stay off the trails? lol
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12-14-2010, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by raildog13
i just had the tie rod and drag link replaced about a month or so ago, i hope thats not the problem, i dont feel like replaceing them both again,,lol
12-14-2010, 03:08 PM
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ok cool, thanks, i may be mistaking but i think i saw a skid plate to protect the steering( tie rods, adjuster sleeve, drag link) i am not sure dose anyone know if they have those, if so where and how much, if not anyone wanna help me make one,,,,lol
12-14-2010, 06:30 PM
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Somebody here on the forum ended up having lots of problems with his steering and it ended up being his steering box. He ended up replacing it with a heavy duty after market box.....I guess they do make them. You'll have to do a search as I don't know who it was. Maybe he'll see this and let you know....