fiveniner
NAXJA Forum User
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- Parker, CO
Hey guys, been a long time lurker and finally have a question that I cannot seem to find an answer from searching.
Little about the BEAST(yes I know it's not a XJ, but similar platform to my issue);
I have a 1998 Jeep GC 5.9. It have adjustable short arms front and rear, 4.5" lift, 33's BFG all terrain. WJ knuckle swap with stock WJ steering. Front adjustable TB and Rear TB lift to properly align the Rear axle. Durango steering box
OK, know my question or issue. My jeep wanders at higher speeds 55+, higher I go the worse it gets, granted it is better since adjusting/replacing parts. Below is what I have done
New TRE
New(rebuilt) box from parts store-actually this helped a little
New Ball joints, they are the correct one for the swap WJ uppers and XJ lower or vise versa
Toe has been adjusted to dead even, toe in 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, the more in made it worse. I seem to have less wandering at dead even
Caster is at 5.5 degree(checked by alignment shop)
TB is adjustable poly bushings, double shear. Bracket not loose
Have swapped out 249 for 242
I do not have bump steer, nor is nothing loose, all bushings are good and not rotted, relatively new. I have even attempted a poly spacer in the drag link on the axle end because i did have tie rod roll. This made a significant difference. It does seem when I turn the steering from the initial center, it seems I need to turn more before it actually turns, if that makes any sense. When I do move the steering wheel, the tires do turn, just seems slow.
I am up to any ideas, I will also let you know if I tried it and what the outcome was. My front driveshaft has a 7 degree diff and I do not have vibes, but if I move it more, I am very sure it will. Front is ujoint, not CV.
I do have a transfer case drop because I was getting vibes and tracked it down to the rear angle was just too much. So the drop really made a diff, but still vibes, yes new ujoints. So eventually will get a SYE.
SO any ideas? Am I stuck with the wandering?
Little about the BEAST(yes I know it's not a XJ, but similar platform to my issue);
I have a 1998 Jeep GC 5.9. It have adjustable short arms front and rear, 4.5" lift, 33's BFG all terrain. WJ knuckle swap with stock WJ steering. Front adjustable TB and Rear TB lift to properly align the Rear axle. Durango steering box
OK, know my question or issue. My jeep wanders at higher speeds 55+, higher I go the worse it gets, granted it is better since adjusting/replacing parts. Below is what I have done
New TRE
New(rebuilt) box from parts store-actually this helped a little
New Ball joints, they are the correct one for the swap WJ uppers and XJ lower or vise versa
Toe has been adjusted to dead even, toe in 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, the more in made it worse. I seem to have less wandering at dead even
Caster is at 5.5 degree(checked by alignment shop)
TB is adjustable poly bushings, double shear. Bracket not loose
Have swapped out 249 for 242
I do not have bump steer, nor is nothing loose, all bushings are good and not rotted, relatively new. I have even attempted a poly spacer in the drag link on the axle end because i did have tie rod roll. This made a significant difference. It does seem when I turn the steering from the initial center, it seems I need to turn more before it actually turns, if that makes any sense. When I do move the steering wheel, the tires do turn, just seems slow.
I am up to any ideas, I will also let you know if I tried it and what the outcome was. My front driveshaft has a 7 degree diff and I do not have vibes, but if I move it more, I am very sure it will. Front is ujoint, not CV.
I do have a transfer case drop because I was getting vibes and tracked it down to the rear angle was just too much. So the drop really made a diff, but still vibes, yes new ujoints. So eventually will get a SYE.
SO any ideas? Am I stuck with the wandering?