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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 04:05 PM
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When I drive straight the wheel likes to move on it's own even with hands tight on the wheel. I had an alignment 4 months ago I have a brand new otk steering kit. New track bar and pitman arm when I lifted it. Just replaced the steering box which made it tighter but not completely. And the steering pump was changed 7 months ago so all my steering is new except for the steering knuckles and steering column. What can it be?
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 04:09 PM
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Took these pics the other day should the track bar end look like this? Could this be it? It's only 4 months old. And yes I am planning to eventually get the other track bar and mount. However if that fixes the problem I will get sooner. Sloppy steering wheel-image-3731686398.jpg Sloppy steering wheel-image-2669352175.jpg

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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 04:40 PM
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What size and type tires are you running also could be a balance issue with the rubber.
Or tire pressure Im running 20 lbs because of all the snow and you can feel it in the wheel.
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 05:24 PM
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How are the ball joints and tie rod ends?
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 05:45 PM
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35s copper discoverer stt
Tie rods ends are all new and tie rod and drag link are new upgrades to one ton steering
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 05:46 PM
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Tires were balanced by a very good local shop used inner wheel weights so they don't show on the outside of rim for me
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 05:48 PM
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And the ball joints?
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by JPXJMOAB
And the ball joints?
No they haven't been replaced while I owned the jeep don't know if they ever were.
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Hewittxj
No they haven't been replaced while I owned the jeep don't know if they ever were.
I would make them your next check
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 07:19 PM
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Take a picture of your steering /track bar from the front.
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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewmp6
take a picture of your steering /track bar from the front.

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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 10:28 PM
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I have the same kinky steering
Had it aligned recently, made it better
but still not perfect
Did the new tie rod ends make a difference?
Im thinking about upgrading to 1 ton steering
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 07:19 AM
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OTK steering + OEM trackbar mount = Bumpsteer out da YingYang.
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 08:21 AM
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I forgot to mention my front sway bar is not connected could that be it?
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by RRXJeeper71
I have the same kinky steering Had it aligned recently, made it better but still not perfect Did the new tie rod ends make a difference? Im thinking about upgrading to 1 ton steering
1 ton is worth it if you do over the knuckle (otk)
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