steering

  1. J

    Limited Turn Radius

    Greetings! BLUF: Can turn left 2 full rotations of steering wheel. Can only turn right 1 rotation of steering wheel. I have a 2006 TJ with a 6" lift and 37" tires. I have recently replaced the tie rod ends and drag link. However, I now have an issue with my turn radius. I can turn to the left...
  2. M

    Tie rod won’t clear sway bar mounts

    So I bought this jeep the way it sits. Has heavy duty tie rods I’m not sure of the brand but the sway bar mounts on the axle were cut off when I bought it. I bought new ones but after installing I realized the drag link comes within half an inch of the coil spring mount so there’s no possible...
  3. R

    Wobble/Sway on ‘97 lifted TJ (not death wobble)

    I just purchased a lifted 1997 TJ and when driving it home I had a scary experience where the Jeep would steer side to side at speeds above 30 mph. It seemd to occur worse when I was not accelerating and braking seemed to make it worse as well. All that fixed it was a death grip on the...
  4. Dyl

    1997 TJ dry steering test (video link inside)

    Hi all, can you guys spot anything out of place in the steering system or does everything look good in the video?
  5. FlimFlam

    Chasing a popping noise

    So a couple of days ago I had the stoke of luck to avoid an accident but instead I had to smack into a curb going about 20-ish mph. Now I'm stuck with a popping noise that only happens when I make turns that movie the steering wheel more than 90 degrees (I promise it's not the track bar) after...
  6. 2006_LJ

    Does this 2006 TJ lower steering shaft look right?

    Is this gap suppose to be there on my lower intermediate steering shaft? trying to solve for a steering wheel play and noticed this beauty. It's right before where the shaft meets the steering box (Mercedes box I believe) If you are interested in see the play that I speak of, here it is...
  7. J

    Steering wheel play

    I recently replaced all the steering linkage and front end parts minus the ball joints on my 2002 TJ. It is driving fine down the road, but the shop we took it to wouldn't align it because of all the play on the steering wheel. I am new to working on Jeeps, this is the first one I've owned. Can...
  8. R

    Pulsating and Jerking Steering Wheel at Low Speeds

    I have a 2002 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 and recently whenever I turn at slow speeds, under 10 mph, the steering wheel pulsates /jerks until the wheel is straight. I checked the power steering fluid level and its a little low, about a half inch from the "add" line on the dipstick when cold. Any Ideas...
  9. Matthias13

    Painting new steering knuckles

    Got some new OEM steering knuckles to start working on replacing my steering set up. I want to get some paint on them before install, are there any parts of the knuckle that can't/shouldn't be painted? Any insight would be appreciated.
  10. Cheetokps

    Loose steering

    Hey guys, I have been tracking down loose steering on my Jeep. I have a large dead zone and it is very loose, it feels very unsafe on the highway. I have found that where my steering shaft goes into my steering box, there is a lot of play and no movement in the pitman arm. I slightly tightened...
  11. Matthias13

    Funky Replacement Steering Knuckle

    I'm redoing my steering and unfortunately have to replace the knuckles to do it. I ordered a pair of Crown Automotive replacements and a couple of the holes seem to be drilled off center? I've never paid close enough attention to the OEM knuckles but I'd think the TRE hole for the steering...
  12. Jrc4055

    Is my power steering pump leaking?

    Hey all, I spent my weekend replacing what I thought was a leaky AC compressor. Well...The leak is still there, and I need your help finding the culprit. I'm wondering if its the Power Steering Pump for a couple reasons: 1. There is oil pooling on the top of the AC compressor and dripping down...
  13. Dawnikens

    Checklist for Steering Issues?

    Hey all, first time poster here. I drive a 2004 4.0 LJ with 32" or sumn tires and no lift yet (I'm in college and barely working currently). I am aware of some rubbing from the tires. What my issue has been is that on occasion when I will be making a tight turn, it will completely lock up on me...
  14. MountaineerTom

    SOLD Teraflex Steering Box Skid

    Installed for about 3 years. Replaced with an aluminum version. No big scrapes on it.
  15. TJustin

    SOLD Rusty's Offroad Inverted T Steering

    For sale is a Rusty’s Offroad Inverted T steering setup. It will fit on XJ ZJ MJ TJ YJ. It has been on my Jeep for a number of years but isn’t daily driven and doesn’t see road salt etc. in excellent condition. Within the last year the tie rod and drag link were disassembled, sandblasted and re...
  16. TJustin

    SOLD Steering knuckles (setup for OTK)

    For sale is a pair of TJ knuckles that have been setup for over the knuckle steering. (OTK) Knuckles were converted less than a year ago and have been sandblasted and repainted using steel-it paint. Only selling because I am going to a different axle and steering setup. Please see my other...
  17. kalmairn

    Uneven Steering

    I'm experiencing a little strangeness with the steering. Somewhere over 10-15mph, the steering gets "uneven." To the right, it feels normal - firm, consistent as you turn the wheel. To the left, as you turn the wheel, it has an initial hit, then a "drop" in feel and response, a "dead spot"...
  18. JTJ1999

    New steering for swapped-in Dana 44

    So I recently bought a currie currentlync steering system to install on my 1999 Jeep TJ. Only problem is my front and rear axles are not stock. The front axle is a narrowed dana 44 that I believe to be from an F-150/250. I thought this would be no big deal as I simply bored out the knuckles and...
  19. Deanco

    Steering component broke—not sure how to fix

    Hi fellow jeepers I've been out on a lot of trails recently and had an issue this evening. I am not sure what this component is called but wanted to see if anyone has had to replace this. Basically this happened when I had gotten done with a trail and still on a dirt road. The steering...
  20. Yuan

    2006 LJ mild wobble at 55-60 mph

    2006 LJ drives smooth until it hits 55 mph, at which point it starts to have a subtle wobble on the steering wheel. The wobble gets a bit more pronounced as it hits 60. Once accelerated beyond 60, it disappears and gets smooth again. Same thing with deceleration--noticeable at 60(but never too...