Track bar screwed up help
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From: North carolina
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6
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!
Last edited by Drumbc; May 3, 2015 at 12:12 AM.
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From: Gainesville GA
Year: 1999
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From: North carolina
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6
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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From: DE
Year: 1988
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Engine: I6 4.0
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
Here's a video on the steering wheel
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From: coon rapids MN
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 H.O
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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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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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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From: coon rapids MN
Year: 1998
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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.



