Steering right and left to go straight
03-24-2010, 07:52 PM
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My problem was definitly to do with my track bar relocation bracket. After tightening it with the Jeep on the ground (and using thread locker) it has not returned in the last 4 months. I still notice abit of off center steering but I've tested by driving on the opposite side of the road and it seems to be purely due to road crown. I definitly know how annoying it can be though and hope you're able to figure it out.
03-24-2010, 08:19 PM
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My problem was definitly to do with my track bar relocation bracket. After tightening it with the Jeep on the ground (and using thread locker) it has not returned in the last 4 months. I still notice abit of off center steering but I've tested by driving on the opposite side of the road and it seems to be purely due to road crown. I definitly know how annoying it can be though and hope you're able to figure it out.
03-24-2010, 09:24 PM
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Right before my trackbar bracket broke, my steering was all wonky like the OP has described. I was turning left and I thought to myself, " why is my steering wheel upside down?" I started to drive a little more and BAM!! DW hit. I had a relocation bracket for my trackbar. The stress of it caused my factory bracket to break. When I read the OPs original post, I was going to suggest looking at the trackbar bracket and mounts. Make sure there is absolutely no play in it. I was able to see the break, and it was worse as the steering wheel turned. Just something to think about.
03-25-2010, 03:36 AM
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EVO identified a problem with the steering box flexing (as I understand it) and came up with a bracket to brace it, and eliminate the problem.
I experience a bit of what you guys are describing, but only at interstate speeds...basically a pretty big dead spot at the top of the wheel. Unfortunately I can't use this brace. From Mel's site: "Can be used with any suspension kit that has a drop track bar bracket on the frame side"
I believe a hot link is OK since they're a sponsor.
http://www.offroadevolution.com/stor...?prod=EVO-1015
I experience a bit of what you guys are describing, but only at interstate speeds...basically a pretty big dead spot at the top of the wheel. Unfortunately I can't use this brace. From Mel's site: "Can be used with any suspension kit that has a drop track bar bracket on the frame side"
I believe a hot link is OK since they're a sponsor.
http://www.offroadevolution.com/stor...?prod=EVO-1015