Turns when throttle and brake are applied???

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05-20-2010, 12:00 PM

miglia-spyder

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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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05-20-2010, 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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05-20-2010, 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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05-20-2010, 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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05-20-2010, 01:14 PM

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Steering Stabilizer? does it do it the same way everytime?

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05-20-2010, 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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05-20-2010, 01:32 PM

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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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05-20-2010, 01:33 PM

miglia-spyder

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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.

Im assuming your talking about the rear drums... Ok i will look! thanks!

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05-20-2010, 01:53 PM

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im bettin your brakes are hangin up somewhere

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05-20-2010, 02:17 PM

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Ill take a look at the brakes then!

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05-20-2010, 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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05-20-2010, 02:43 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

That wouldn't cause the jeep to turn slightly when accelerating.

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05-20-2010, 03:20 PM

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miglia-spyder

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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

Yeah I agree with offroadnut

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05-20-2010, 05:14 PM

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steering...

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!