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Old 04-27-2011, 10:57 AM
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soo when my wheels are straight my steering wheel is off about 30 degrees and my gf keeps nagging about it. how can i fix this myself? just adjust the tie rods?

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Use the adjuster sleeve right by the pitman arm.

And tell the ***** to quit nagging and fix it herself if she's gonna complain.
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This will help, Read: http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm
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soo when my wheels are straight my steering wheel is off about 30 degrees and my gf keeps nagging about it. how can i fix this myself? just adjust the tie rods?

thanksss!
the nagging or the steering
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You can fix the nagging with duct tape. Center the wheel with the adjusting sleeve on the draglink. 15mm pinch bolts.
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hahaha i love this forum! i just hope she never reads over my shoulder. yeah i know the sleeve is there but for some reason i was unsure if it would affect the radius
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