jmorris

what are the things i should work on to improve the steering in my 1992 cherokee? i've replaced the following items so far but it still seems to wander a bit and it seems to be slow to respond to steering input to keep it traveling straight. all with new parts: replaced ball joints, hub assemblies, steering box, short tie rod end close to steering box, added 2" lift kit, spacers in front and add-a-leaf in rear. tires are new michelens 235/75's, toe in is set correctly.
1992 cherokee 4 door with 231,000 miles 4x4

freegdr

hows the toe in the front

Gee oh Dee

When was the last alignment done?

UserID6095

If caster was not adjusted after the lift that could be an issue.

Condition of bushings and Trac Bar?

freegdr

how much toe is there?

freegdr

knock knock op home? lol

Gee oh Dee

OP has left the building??

freegdr

here op op op phht phhht

Gee oh Dee

OP, wanna go for a ride in the truck???



(usually works for my dogs)

freegdr

bye bye

Gee oh Dee

I don't think he's coming back.

jmorris

1/8" toe in front. caster has not been adjusted but reading on this site it looks like 1/8" shim would be a good one to throw in it. trying to keep it low budget.

UserID6095

Do you have an angle finder?

jmorris

yep got one at work, guess i should bring it home and check the differential angle.

UserID6095

The caster affects return to center strength. Not enough and the front wheels/tires will act like those on a busted shopping cart. You know the ones that wobble side to side when you try and puch it forward?

This may help, http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm