t_bird83

I could steer my XJ with a tooth pick. It is too easy to turn the wheel. It is very responsive which is good, it is just so easy to turn that when you are riding down the road you cannot really rest your hand on the steering wheel because every bump will be translated to the wheel and steering. Is there a way to tone down the power steering? It is a 94 with a 4 inch lift. Doing a front alignment on it using the write up found on the gojeep websight here http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm. Right now my angle is 89 degrees. It was 90 before I added the 2 shims I made and need to make more. Related issue?

Imabodybuilder

Is that a stock steering system your reffering to? Id like to know how to get my xj to steer that easy

t_bird83

The steering box and arm are stock. I replaced the steering dampener and installed a 4 inch lift. I am just trying to get the steering and alignment corrected now.
I guess it is not such a bad thing, getting used to it now. I bought the XJ and immediately took it off the road to install the lift so I really don't have a good comparison to how the steering felt before I did the work. Meanwhile I drove my Subaru around, the steering is tight and a bit stiff. Going to how the Jeep steers was a big change.
I added 2 shimes to my lower control arm which brought my differential cover from 90 degrees to 89 degrees. Now at least the steering will return to center after a turn without forcing it back. I still need to add more shimes to try and get the angle to around 87.5. Then its off to the shop to have it checked.

syncview

Its actually like that, no need to worry :P

t_bird83

Cool, thanks. Getting used to it. Got more projects in mind but the wife wants me to work on the house. What kinda crap is that?

syncview

the usual crap

t_bird83

I added the new shims to the lower control arm and it made a big difference. The steering has more road feel now. Awesome!

BlueXJ

Same stock power steering pump??

t_bird83

Yep, stock power steering pump.