Steering Stabilizer
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From: Kalkaska, Michigan
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Yes and no, for the most part if you have a wondering issue there is something else going out. Mine had a wondering issue than I found the steering box was sloppy.
The stabilizer will help a little but look for the real problem don't band-aid it....
The stabilizer will help a little but look for the real problem don't band-aid it....
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Year: 1997
Model: Grand Cherokee
i'm hoping it is the steering box, and i can adjust it. but idk.
and it doesn't wonder like your thinking. it's just hard to keep it straight b/c of the sloppiness in the steering. since the response is so bad it's hard to get it to correct. of it it does i'll over correct it... that type of thing.
can i adjust the steering box? and how?
and it doesn't wonder like your thinking. it's just hard to keep it straight b/c of the sloppiness in the steering. since the response is so bad it's hard to get it to correct. of it it does i'll over correct it... that type of thing.
can i adjust the steering box? and how?
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From: Kalkaska, Michigan
Year: 2001
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There's a link on here under a Death Wobble.. I'll see if I can find it.
Steering box adjustment: http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/Fullsi...tegoryId=45945
First posted by-Howler_GT
Also, inspected the shaft under the hood from the fire-wall to the steering box. The U-joints in it can break/ware causing the same prob. If that is the case you have to replace the shaft, ($90-$125) ..
Steering box adjustment: http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/Fullsi...tegoryId=45945
If you do this, I suggest removing the electric fan, 2 screws at top of support.
Gives ALOT of room for the adjustment.
Keep in mind: Better to adjust on the safe side (NOT ENOUGH) than TOO MUCH, as too much can actually cause the box to wear faster or in worst-case scenerio-->fail (stop working).
Gives ALOT of room for the adjustment.
Keep in mind: Better to adjust on the safe side (NOT ENOUGH) than TOO MUCH, as too much can actually cause the box to wear faster or in worst-case scenerio-->fail (stop working).
Also, inspected the shaft under the hood from the fire-wall to the steering box. The U-joints in it can break/ware causing the same prob. If that is the case you have to replace the shaft, ($90-$125) ..
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From: San Antonio, Texas
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
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Vibration on the high way? Steering Stabilizer?
Will a steering stabilizer cause a vibration at high way speeds around 70 mph, and not at lower speeds? I just got a 1998 Cherokee Sport 4X4, and have inspected all the steering and suspension parts. It drives smooth on city streets even at around 60 mph, but when I get on the high way it has a vibration at around 70 mph and above.
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AnthonyV
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AnthonyV
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From: Salem Virginia
Year: 1998
Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)
Engine: 4.0
Will a steering stabilizer cause a vibration at high way speeds around 70 mph, and not at lower speeds? I just got a 1998 Cherokee Sport 4X4, and have inspected all the steering and suspension parts. It drives smooth on city streets even at around 60 mph, but when I get on the high way it has a vibration at around 70 mph and above.
Thanks,
AnthonyV
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AnthonyV
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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY
Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo
Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)
Engine: 4.0L
I had mine on my 2000 WJ disconnected for a week and didn't notice any difference in handling what so ever.