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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 10:55 PM
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Default 94 zj has Wierd Steering

hi ive been having this deal with my steering were the passenger side seems to take a few more turns in the steering wheel before it actually begins to turn the tires to the right, when i turn it left the response is good and tight feeling, i have all new tie rods and an after market steering stabilizer im dumbfounded by this and have no idea what the problem could be if you have any idea let me know thanks
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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Does it make any sort of noises when its failing to turn right away? Like clicking or something
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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no weird noises it has smooth operation except for the lag between the turn
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 01:05 PM
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Sounds like the steering box is shot.
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Bustedback
Sounds like the steering box is shot.
how would i go about checking the steering box to see if thats what the problem is
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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i second the vote for a bad steering box
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Greybush
how would i go about checking the steering box to see if thats what the problem is
Check the tie rod ends, track bar, and ball joints for excessive play and wear, check the steering shaft and joints for slop, if everything checks out it has to be the steering box.
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Bustedback
Check the tie rod ends, track bar, and ball joints for excessive play and wear, check the steering shaft and joints for slop, if everything checks out it has to be the steering box.
ill check that out this weekend and ill get back to you on it
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