steering issue??

my jeep doesnt drive straight, if the steering wheel is straight the jeep goes to the right.

i have a 89 xj 4l auto 4x4

what causes this? and how do i fix it?

thanks

If you turn the wheel a bit to the left does the Jeep drive straight? If so it is probably an alignment issue, some shops don't center the wheel when they line up the front end:huh:

yes when i turn it to the left it drives straight..

ive never had the jeep into a shop..

how do i fix it?

I'd check for play, first in the trac bar upper joint. Then the tie rod and drag link ends.
Have someone turn the steering wheel left and right while you eyeball the trac bar upper and the drag link ends. Try various degrees of steering wheel movement and change the cadence occasionally, this often helps in spotting the problem.
The only real reasons for the front end to go out of alignment (or the steering wheel middle/center to move) is wear in the tie rod ends, drag link ends, trac bar ends, ball joints or bent components.
Most times when my steering wheel center took a walk to the left it was the trac bar upper or the mount.

do i need to raise the jeep to check the components?

thanks

Here is the procedure for doing your alignment: http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm It is rather simple.