I bought a fella's Jeep project. Problem is that it will not go straight without constant counter steering. I put a new 6 1/2" lift trac bar along with a new drop pitman off the steering box. Tightened up the steering box at the adjustment screw w/ jam nut on the box. Replaced the flat (no-arch) rear leafs & block with a fresh XJ pack combined with a Dodge Dakota pack to get her level at 6 1/2's of lift. The front alignment was done with a tape measure (always has worked before). Axles look to be adjusted properly - in line with each other (not doglegged). The shocks are crap and need to be replaced.
Rear weight is a big issue. My junk out of rig = less counter steer. My junk in rig (250-300 lbs) and she's a battle to go straight. I look like a bad drunk weaving back and forth. Currently not driving rig because of handling problems

Any ideas as to what I'm missing here. Looks like I bought a problem. Any advice as to what might be causing this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, 44 Dan

 

Check the ball joints, you're dealing with "memory steer", meaning something is binding up and keeping the wheels pointed at the last direction they were steered towards. Tightening the steering gearbox adjuster will make it even worse.

 

91 cherokee i have a 1/4 of a turn of the wheel of play,i i need to replace ball joint drag link and all tie rod ends, my steering wheel is up side down to drive straight, i can only turn half way to the right, passenger side leaks inside uder dash, the driver side door is completly shut but yet i can still look into the cab the seal it still there but not matching up. What can i do to fix some of these thing.its hard to drive with this if i hit a bump i take off and almost run off road b4 i can save it. Help

 

Just got it back from a shop...they replaced the steering box...the old one was shot..all the gears in it were worn.

Thanks Folks - I'll Be Around,
Dan