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Old Jul 9, 2015 | 01:06 PM
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so i have alot of play in my steering and it tends to track left and right . Whats the best bet to fixing this. Have 32" tires and a 4" lift. so i know its not gunna be perfect but should i consider an upgraded column
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Old Jul 9, 2015 | 01:31 PM
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best way is to get a buddy to turn the wheel while you watch the steering and see where the slop is coming from
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Old Jul 10, 2015 | 01:07 AM
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Bolt on will be the zj v8 tie rod ends they are bigger then the xjs but bolt right on.Next step up is something like this http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...de-Reamer-Reqd To use that you need to drill out the knuckles and pitman arm with a reamer so the 1 ton gm tie rod ends fit the jeep.If you can't do it most off road shops can and some garages.
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Old Jul 10, 2015 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewmp6
Bolt on will be the zj v8 tie rod ends they are bigger then the xjs but bolt right on.Next step up is something like this http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...de-Reamer-Reqd To use that you need to drill out the knuckles and pitman arm with a reamer so the 1 ton gm tie rod ends fit the jeep.If you can't do it most off road shops can and some garages.

I have a 4 1/2" lift with 35" tires, 4.56 gears both locked and I run the V-8 ZJ setup a direct bolt on and much heavier duty than stock. I just didn't want to have to drill everything out for the 1 ton stuff until a last resort.
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Old Jul 10, 2015 | 02:51 PM
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The first thing I would look at is the track bar
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