What's wrong with my steering?

So, until now, I've been really noticing my steering is crap. I definitely need at least the control arm drop brackets, but I can't even take a road trip because I feel like bolts are going to start coming loose. Just so you guys know, I did do a complete axle/steering swap so, that's maybe the reason things got worse.

Going on the highway, I have really bad vibrations (no front drive line) especially around corners. Maybe alignment/tire balancing issues? But also, it pulls to the right alot, I have to constantly move my steering wheel back and forth like a bus driver does, just to TRY to keep the Jeep going straight. But most of the time on the highway, I swerve all over my lane. As I go around corners in town and turn the wheel, I hear a lot of squeaking creaking. I took pictures of what it all looks like down there if it helps. I think my angle is good with the track bar, but not sure.

What steps should I take, to diagnose my problems, without having to buy a new steering setup? Can I do my own alignment easily? Thanks ahead for any input.:thumbup:

Looks like your drivers side UCA bolt is about to fall out.

yea i got that taken care of after the pics. good eye though.

It looks like the frame side track bar mounting might be bent or flexing.The axle looks like it may be sitting offset to the pass. side judging by the bumpstops.

I got the same exact problem, but mine is a combination of worn ball joints, stock steering on 6.5" lift, and worn out adjustable control arms.

Tighten the jam nut on your track bar...against the tube and not the heim joint.

Double check the jam nuts on your tie rod.

I had the same track-bar and the jam nut came loose killing the threads in the adapter causing the track bar to pop and a loose steering feeling. hope its helps.

MoparManiac said:

Tighten the jam nut on your track bar...against the tube and not the heim joint.

Double check the jam nuts on your tie rod.

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I forgot about that...I go try to tighten it now that its on the jeep. I remember I tried while the track bar was off, and the bolt would not move at all, so I left it.