Steering Issue Diagnosis
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Year: 2001
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Steering Issue Diagnosis
Hey everyone,
So I'm having some issues with my steering. It started out with a pretty noticeable "pop/knock" at full turn, or turning while driving over a bump or something like that.
Well the pop/knock isn't as common anymore, but now everytime I do a full turn to the right, my steering feels all grindy, I hear weird whining coming from my belts, even when I accelerate.
Power steering pump? Steering box spacer issues after the lift? I'd like some input before I go into the shop.
I do plan on upgrading to a 1-ton over-the-knuckle steering upgrade so I don't know if it could be faulty TREs or something too.
Thanks for any input!
Background: 2001 XJ, 4.0 Auto, 3-inch Zone lift, 31x10.50 ProComps, Rough Country heavy duty trackbar
So I'm having some issues with my steering. It started out with a pretty noticeable "pop/knock" at full turn, or turning while driving over a bump or something like that.
Well the pop/knock isn't as common anymore, but now everytime I do a full turn to the right, my steering feels all grindy, I hear weird whining coming from my belts, even when I accelerate.
Power steering pump? Steering box spacer issues after the lift? I'd like some input before I go into the shop.
I do plan on upgrading to a 1-ton over-the-knuckle steering upgrade so I don't know if it could be faulty TREs or something too.
Thanks for any input!
Background: 2001 XJ, 4.0 Auto, 3-inch Zone lift, 31x10.50 ProComps, Rough Country heavy duty trackbar
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Powersteering pump.
OTK steering isn't necessary for a 3" lift. You could probably get away with running a heavy duty tie rod with 31" tires
Ain't nothing heavy duty about Rough Country
OTK steering isn't necessary for a 3" lift. You could probably get away with running a heavy duty tie rod with 31" tires
Ain't nothing heavy duty about Rough Country
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You need to get under the jeep, have someone sit inside and turn the steering wheel back and forth. Look for any play, and pinpoint where the noise is coming from. Also pop the hood and do the same test, inspect the PS pump and Steering box.