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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 02:33 PM
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hey guys hows it going, so 2 weekends ago put a lift on my 94 xj sport,

i figured since it being so old mise well replace steering components also, so i purchased this, http://www.ebay.com/itm/200809378348...ht_2931wt_1163

every thing is on and what not, but it turns sharper to the left than the right, i have yet to get an aliment since i have put this on, if i get an aliment will this fix my problem?

I also had to get 1.5" spacers to clear the bottom linkage bar, anyone have any idea's?

thanks, xjman
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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Anyone got a suggestion or a fix?
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 04:58 PM
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What size lift and do you have pics?
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 05:01 PM
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Adjust your steering stops?
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 05:03 PM
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i have a 4.5" rc lift. i honestly just found out about the steering stops now cause i read up on them. if you mean a picture of the wheels turned, no. just a head on shot.
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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Steering stops sound like the problem. Regardless a pic of your setup would help to see if anything else could be the culprit.
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 05:13 PM
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this is the best picture that i have right now, from putting new parts on. it is at my other house about 45mins away so i only get to it on the weekends.

(yes i know its rusty..)

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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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Adjust your steering stops like I said originally..make sure your trac bar is centering your wheels too
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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Alright thanks, now i just gotta figure out where the steering stops are, lol :P

other input is very appreciated also.
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 05:27 PM
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Definitely look into that track bar. Stock with a 4.5" lift I think is pushing it. Be that's your problem.
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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well hopefully its the stops haha, what is a good but cheap trac bar that you guys suggest?
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 05:36 PM
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Don't go cheap. IRO would be your best bet.

Go to each front wheel well and check the width between the shock to the inside of the fender. Make sure you hit the same spot on each side. If the amount is equal then it's probably your stops. If they are different then it is your track bar not centering your front axle like it should because of the lift, hence causing the steering to be more on one side.

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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 05:37 PM
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i found this one, witch i was gunna get but thought i would b good with the original. does this mount to stock track bar hole that is on the axle, then to the stock pitman arm?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Adjust...ht_1668wt_1397
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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and also may i ask, iro means iron rock offroad? i am new to the wheeling and lift and such so i dont know code names for brands.. sorry. :/
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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Iron Rock Offroad, yes. I wouldn't buy an RC. IRO is much stronger. Edited my previous post, might want to check back so that you can see how to check if your axle is center.
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