Seems like everytime I wheel, my steering wheel is off.

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JasonCherokee

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio

• Oct 12, 2006

• #1

What are the normal causes of this? Dont do any rocks, but there is usually a slick rutted trail that turns the steering wheel back and forth. Nothing appears to be bent at all. Its not toed in or out. Right now its about 45* off when driving straight.

 

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RCP Phx

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Phoenix,Az

• Oct 12, 2006

• #2

Your springs are sagging a little more every time you go out.It also changes the toe on a constant basis.It may not be very visible but its happening!

 

AJsArmor

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Iowa

• Oct 12, 2006

• #3

Yeah but I doubt they're sagging enough to cause a noticeable difference in one wheeling trip. Check out your steering linkage, especially the draglink adjuster and see if it's moved at all. Should be easy to spot if it is. You could try slamming it into a rut the opposite way.:roll:

 

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Gojeep

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Australia

• Oct 12, 2006

• #4

As above, the drag link adjuster can jump threads if worn and the clamps not done up real tight and positioned correctly on it.

 

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Power5

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Cincinnati

• Oct 12, 2006

• #5

What can I do to prevent this from happening after I fix it?

 

IntrepidXJ

NAXJA Member #647

Location

Grand Junction, CO

• Oct 12, 2006

• #6

Power5 said:

What can I do to prevent this from happening after I fix it?

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stop wheeling

 

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badron

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Ohio

• Oct 12, 2006

• #7

A Search for steering, front end etc with show multi HD type fix for this and many other problem you will soon have As you find bigger and better things to run over. Stop offing is fun not but you could slow down.

 

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Rev Den

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Plainfield, IL

• Oct 12, 2006

• #8

Replace the adjuster if worn, and align clamps correctly. the clamp should span the slot in the adjuster.
Someting is slipping, or bending, if it is not the adjuster....its something else, fnd and fix.

Rev

 

Lawn Cher'

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Westampton, NJ

• Oct 12, 2006

• #9

What kind of trackbar are you running?

 

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Power5

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Cincinnati

• Oct 12, 2006

• #10

HD trackbar, dont know the brand. The adjuster doesnt appear to have slipped, but its possible. I think I found a rusty's HD adjuster. Is that a good part, or a waste of money?