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Old 03-23-2012 | 09:34 AM
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So I have a 2010 JKU that I had put a new front axle on (old one was bent bad!!) then shortly after I put on a lift (2.5in) and some 33's. Now after all that my steering, for lack of better terms, is loose and the jeep now has a tendency to wander. I have taken it in to two diff alignment shops, one of the shops said " thats the Jeep thing", and even put a "bandaid" on it a skyjacker SS with little to know improvement. Anyone input would be much appreciated.
Old 03-23-2012 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by SoDak JK
So I have a 2010 JKU that I had put a new front axle on (old one was bent bad!!) then shortly after I put on a lift (2.5in) and some 33's. Now after all that my steering, for lack of better terms, is loose and the jeep now has a tendency to wander. I have taken it in to two diff alignment shops, one of the shops said " thats the Jeep thing", and even put a "bandaid" on it a skyjacker SS with little to know improvement. Anyone input would be much appreciated.
if the wandering is mostly at highway speeds, you probably need a bit more positive caster added and the best way to do that is to get a set of adjustable front lower control arms and make them just a bit longer. i have found that making them 23" eye to eye will do the job well.
Old 03-23-2012 | 09:24 PM
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thank you!!! what would you recommed, have you heard anything negative about the roughcountry X-Flex Adjustable Control Arms?
Old 03-23-2012 | 09:46 PM
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I have a full set of the x flex and can't complain. Was stuck in quick sand lol bent a control arm bracket bet the xflex lca held up perfectly. Took two trucks. A one ton dually and 2500. To give u an idea of the force used to pull me out.
Old 03-24-2012 | 11:15 AM
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Sweet again thank you... might as well give it a try, it wont hurt




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