Track bar issues.

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GoBlue

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Southern MN

• Aug 3, 2010

• #1

I cant say I know what size lift it goes to, but it seemed like a 3 inch lift on the jeep. I also have a 3 inch lift. When I took the stock one off, and put the new one on, the steering is now hosed to say the least. The steering wheel is off 90 degrees and the steering itself is really loose. Why is that, and how can I fix it? Thanks.

 

Lowrange2

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Abbeville, SC

• Aug 3, 2010

• #2

The trackbar wouldn't adjust the tightness of the steering but it would adjust the orientation of the axle under the front of the Jeep. The axle is not where it was left to right. Does this trac-bar have an adjustable end on it?

 

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GoBlue

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Southern MN

• Aug 3, 2010

• #3

I think it does have an adjuster, it might not because it could just be the part holding in the pivot.

 

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muddeprived

NAXJA Forum User

Location

PA

• Aug 3, 2010

• #4

You need to center the axle under the jeep using the adjustable trackbar. Once this is done then you gotta adjust the draglink adjuster till the steering wheel is straight.

 

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GoBlue

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Southern MN

• Aug 3, 2010

• #5

Ah, the drag link, just looked it up and now I know what that is, thats my main concern I guess. I tried looking it up, but how do you adjust that?

 

hubs97xj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Fort Wayne, IN

• Aug 3, 2010

• #6

http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm

 

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muddeprived

NAXJA Forum User

Location

PA

• Aug 3, 2010

• #7

GoBlue said:

Ah, the drag link, just looked it up and now I know what that is, thats my main concern I guess. I tried looking it up, but how do you adjust that?

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There's an adjuster on the bar up near the pitman arm and it has two bolts on it. You loosen those and turn it. While turning it, check the steering wheel and keep doing it till the wheel is centered and then tighten up the bolts.