New TJ Owner
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Need to see about an alignment but it’s got quite a bit of play in the steering I understand it’s a jeep with 35 inch tires just seems like it’s got more play then it should.
Can't tell by pics....search "Dry steering test". That will tell you what components are worn out.
deadbeat son
TJ Addict
It looks like there's a drop bracket on the frame side track bar mount, and your track bar is making contact with the front differential cover. I can't tell from the photos if the drop bracket is a problem in and of itself though.
Are we looking at the same photos? The track bar is not even close to the differential. If you meant the tie rod then that too is not touching the cover.
deadbeat son
TJ Addict
Not making contact at rest, but the witness mark where the paint is chipped off is pretty typical of evidence of periodic contact.
Looks like a pretty clean setup to me. Double shear bracket is decent, and welded on. Angles look to be okay. Can't really test for looseness or play based on photos alone, but if you post a video of the front end while rocking the steering wheel back and forth (search dry steer test), then you'd be able to see those factors aswell.
Guessing the 2 drop brackets are cancelling each other out, but they shouldn't be needed at all.
Are the drag link and trackbar parallel?
ChasUGC
TJ Enthusiast
That upper bushing on the drivers side looks quite deteriorated compared to the other side, and rod looks angled.
Pull the steering stabilizer and check the valving. Does it push and pull at the same rate or perhaps its blown out. That could cause excessive steering play.
Check your toe on the front tires. You should have approx 1/8" toe in.
If you drive down the road and let go of the steering wheel does the jeep pull to one side?
What tire pressure are you running?
Check your toe on the front tires. You should have approx 1/8" toe in.
If you drive down the road and let go of the steering wheel does the jeep pull to one side?
What tire pressure are you running?
I'd ditch the track bar drop bracket and dropped pitman arm, then get another adjustable track bar and do a DIY alignment.
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