Steering question
03-11-2013, 11:17 AM
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Steering question
Hey guys, so I just installed the teraflex 1.5 spacer lift and I have my 33inch Mickey Thompson mtz's on and I've been noticing that I have to tilt my steering wheel slightly to the left in order to go straight. Is this just a steering alignment issue or something else?
03-11-2013, 11:34 AM
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Hey guys, so I just installed the teraflex 1.5 spacer lift and I have my 33inch Mickey Thompson mtz's on and I've been noticing that I have to tilt my steering wheel slightly to the left in order to go straight. Is this just a steering alignment issue or something else?
If you have any questions, shoot me over PM and I'll help you out
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03-11-2013, 11:43 AM
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I installed the same kit recently and I believe it tells you in the directions how to realign if needed. Its possible that's was in the YouTube install video... I used both. I don't think you need to pay someone to do it, you just loosen a bolt, have someone straighten the wheel then tighten it.
03-11-2013, 11:49 AM
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Most with the TF leveling kit have indicated that it doesn't put the alignment off, but you might need to re-center the steering wheel. That's what I did.
It's an easy adjustment; loosen the nuts on the tie rod adjustment bracket and turn one way or the other- shouldn't take more than 1-2 revolutions.
Here's a link with instructions: Steering wheel alignment [Archive] - JKFreaks 2007-2013 Wrangler JK Forum
It's an easy adjustment; loosen the nuts on the tie rod adjustment bracket and turn one way or the other- shouldn't take more than 1-2 revolutions.
Here's a link with instructions: Steering wheel alignment [Archive] - JKFreaks 2007-2013 Wrangler JK Forum
03-11-2013, 11:50 AM
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Hey guys thanks for the info and I would prefer to do it myself if it's nothing too complicated. Also should I change anything else like the Upper and lower control arms?
03-11-2013, 12:58 PM
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Nothing you have done will change the front end alignment, but adding any amount of lift will throw the steering wheel off center.
Very easy to adjust. Find the rod with an adjusting sleeve and 2 sleeve bolts. Leave the rod with one bolt and a knurled plastic adjuster alone. That's your tie rod. You want to adjust the relay rod (AKA drag link).
Just turn the adjusting sleeve until the wheel is centered. Might take a couple tries.
Very easy to adjust. Find the rod with an adjusting sleeve and 2 sleeve bolts. Leave the rod with one bolt and a knurled plastic adjuster alone. That's your tie rod. You want to adjust the relay rod (AKA drag link).
Just turn the adjusting sleeve until the wheel is centered. Might take a couple tries.