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Old May 2, 2015 | 07:53 AM
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I installed a new iron rock off-road track bar last night and after the intstallation I took it for a drive...... My steering wheel is almost completely upside down! in order to go straight I have to turn the steering wheel to the left. I did not touch anything but the track bar though??? also the axle is about 1 inch farther to the passenger side than to the drivers side could this cause my problem? thanks any input is helpful!

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Old May 2, 2015 | 09:38 AM
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We need more info like what size lift you have.
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Old May 2, 2015 | 09:53 AM
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I'm guessing that it is a adjustable track bar. You need to run the frame side adjuster in until the axle is centered under the Jeep. This may straighten the steering wheel, if not, you will need to mess with the drag link.

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Old May 3, 2015 | 12:08 AM
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I have a 4,5 inch Rc lift that is really about 5.5. today I adjusted the track bar to try and center the axle, the axle is a lot more centered but the steering wheel is still almost upside down!! but it is a lot better than before. but now the jeep feels like it's jumping up and down in the front end???!! Feels almost as if the wheels are wobbling, but I've had someone look and it's all moving straight! i have no clue what's going on, all help is appreciated I need to get this fixed to get to work Monday!

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Old May 3, 2015 | 01:07 AM
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Sounds like you didn't get a alignment after lifting you need to get that done as soon as you can.
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Old May 3, 2015 | 07:05 AM
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You need to post some pics!
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Old May 3, 2015 | 02:50 PM
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You can see the axle is shifted from under the body..... can I just take it to a 4x4 shop and let them do a alighment? Will this fix it ?
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Old May 3, 2015 | 03:01 PM
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Take the track bar off. Drive back and forth making sure the jeep is tracking straight and wheels look good. Adjust track bar to fit and bolt everything up. It's not rocket science. Here's a video on the steering wheel
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Old May 3, 2015 | 06:54 PM
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Whatever you do, do not take the track bar off and drive back and fourth. You just need to adjust the track bar so your front axle is centered under your jeep. Looks like you need to make it shorter.
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I just went through the same thing. Center the axle and adjust the track bar, then adjust the steering wheel like the video posted above shows.
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Old May 3, 2015 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by timamybrown
Whatever you do, do not take the track bar off and drive back and fourth.
Why not? You Bleepinjeep suggested it as well and it works better than using the steering wheel to move the body. You simply hole the steering wheel in the position that keeps the wheels straight, back up about 10ft, then drive forward again. You have to make sure you are on leveled ground. I've done it like this 3 times now with no issues.
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Old May 3, 2015 | 08:58 PM
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So I tightened it up but the steering wheel is still upside down???? And it doesn't shake anymore but pulls to right really bad!
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Watch the video I posted to correct the steering wheel. If the axle is centered correctly then I would check the toe-in of the tires to make sure there is only 1/16-1/8" for pulling to the right.
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Old May 3, 2015 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
Why not? You Bleepinjeep suggested it as well and it works better than using the steering wheel to move the body. You simply hole the steering wheel in the position that keeps the wheels straight, back up about 10ft, then drive forward again. You have to make sure you are on leveled ground. I've done it like this 3 times now with no issues.




I would like to see that video. I don't see any reason to move a jeep with the track bar removed it just seems unsafe to me but to each there own. I use the steering or just push the body over and measure adjust until both sides match. Then adjust the steering.
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Old May 3, 2015 | 10:24 PM
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You don't give it gas, just let the engine push the jeep. It's not like you're going to drive down the road going 25mph...
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