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Old May 20, 2010 | 12:00 PM
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Default Turns when throttle and brake are applied???

This problem is getting worse and worse. I just need to know where to look? When i take off from a stop I have to immediately correct the steering to keep straight. It also happens when i hit the brakes!

I dont see it being anything in the rear...

The control arm bushings and JJ's are all tight.

Last time I checked the alignment was 1/16" Toe-in.

trac-bar feels tight.


ANYBODY?
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Old May 20, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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My first thought is a brake caliper is hanging up when you take off, and possibly hanging up after it releases when you brake. JMO
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Old May 20, 2010 | 12:46 PM
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haha yeah i was like Torque Steer? hahah I've never really had that happen to me but you never know. and the brake caliper thing makes more sense take the bolts out and caliper grease em. or replace slides.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 01:10 PM
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That would make sense but the only thing is... It does it when I nail the gas at speed too. I know forgot to mention that. My bad.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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Steering Stabilizer? does it do it the same way everytime?
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Old May 20, 2010 | 01:20 PM
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Check the inside of the wheels and look for moisture. If you have a wheel cylinder leaking the fluid can cause all kinds of issues.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepman659
Steering Stabilizer? does it do it the same way everytime?
Yes the steering wheel goes back and fourth the same direction everytime.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by LuxuryXJ
Check the inside of the wheels and look for moisture. If you have a wheel cylinder leaking the fluid can cause all kinds of issues.
Im assuming your talking about the rear drums... Ok i will look! thanks!
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Old May 20, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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im bettin your brakes are hangin up somewhere
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Old May 20, 2010 | 02:17 PM
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Ill take a look at the brakes then!
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Old May 20, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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check your motor mounts, if they are loose, or the bolts are just gone it will cause the motor to move to one side when accellerating
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Old May 20, 2010 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BryceAZ
check your motor mounts, if they are loose, or the bolts are just gone it will cause the motor to move to one side when accellerating
That wouldn't cause the jeep to turn slightly when accelerating.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by BryceAZ
check your motor mounts, if they are loose, or the bolts are just gone it will cause the motor to move to one side when accellerating
Yeah I agree with offroadnut
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Old May 20, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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My jeeps have all done that also... I found mine went away once i smoke the front rotors and calipers stopping. Once I replaced them it didn't do it again. Otherwise do you have a locker in the rear? If you do check your rear tires pressure to make sure that they are the same. Found out that makes a difference when i installed my detroit into my xj and didn't check air pressure. Good luck from k-zoo!
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