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Old 12-09-2008 | 03:46 AM
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Unhappy Bump steer question

Hey guys ever since i got my jeep about 5 years ago i have always had bump steer when ever the road is uneven the steering wheel moves all over the place and you have to really fight with it just to keep going straight.Now i kinda got used to it so it never really bothered me but my sister asks for it every now and again so i would really like to finally fix this problem so i dont have to worry about her. And i wanted to ask you guys where should i look and what should i do to fix it.
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Old 12-09-2008 | 03:49 AM
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ok. well what i suggest is, if you have lift, try a drop pitman arm. if not. try a new steering stabilizer.
Heres where you can get one.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/RANCHO-STEE...1&mediaCode=ZX

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Old 12-09-2008 | 03:52 AM
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Im stock height.
Old 12-09-2008 | 03:58 AM
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yeah i was editing while you were responding. multi tasking and all that jazz. theres my 2 bits. hope you find a good solution.
Old 12-09-2008 | 04:03 AM
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I already bought a new stabilizer it did help a little but not much any other suggestions?
Old 12-09-2008 | 07:38 AM
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Bumpsteer is caused by the draglink and tracbar not being parrallel. Since your rig is stock...you don't have bumpsteer. I'd suggest have someone turn the steering wheel back and forth quickly while you look, feel, and listen to each joint on your steering system.

Here's a list to check out:
Track bar mount (frame side) for movement
Track bar mount (axle side) for wallowed out hole
Tracbar TRE's
Draglink TRE's for wear/play
Tie-rod TRE's for wear/play
Balljoints
Unit Bearing Hubs
UCA and LCA bushings
Improper caster
Improper toe-in

Just to make sure everyone understands...

STEEERING STABILIZERS ARE ONLY A BANDAID!!!
It won't fix anything...ever!! It is installed on your rig to dampen the steering. It serves no other purpose, other than masking problems with your steering. If your steering is aligned properly and all of the components are serviceable you simply don't need it. I don''t run one and have ZERO issue since i pulled it off a years ago. I've got a brand new one sitting in a box in the garage that I won't put on because it masks the road feel when I'm driving.

For heavens sake folks...quit telling people that a new stabilizer is a fix for any steering issue. It isn't!
Old 12-09-2008 | 02:40 PM
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Thanks frankz ill check it out today.
Old 12-09-2008 | 03:51 PM
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Cool! Let us know what you find.
Old 12-09-2008 | 10:52 PM
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I had the same problem with my jeep until i installed a new pro comp stabilizer and drop bracket for the track bar, which came out to be a 2" drop. That is if you have a lift on your jeep...
Old 12-09-2008 | 11:37 PM
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check the track bar
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