2012 Wrangler steering wander. NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Not to argue, but there's really no need for front uppers if you have lowers. if your castor is set at 5* from the lowers and it's causing problems with your driveshaft, adding adjustable uppers won't solve anything; at least not without lowering your castor back down, which could be done by adjusting the lowers again.
That said, I do agree that geometry brackets are probably a better choice for you. I'm not sure of your wheeling habits but I would assume since you have 20's the small loss of ground clearance won't be a problem for you: which is their only real downfall.
That said, I do agree that geometry brackets are probably a better choice for you. I'm not sure of your wheeling habits but I would assume since you have 20's the small loss of ground clearance won't be a problem for you: which is their only real downfall.
As mentioned, I said "may"......as I have no way of telling if he's made (or the previous owner made) any upgrades in the DS department and since he doesn't even know how much lift he has, we have no idea if his axle is even centered correctly. Then on top of that, we don't even know if he wheels the thing lol
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Thank you to everyone for the response.
I'm running toyo open country m/t tires. All control arms are not adjustable. The pitman arm looks to be stock. I do not have the front track bar relocation bracket installed because the "expert" at the parts website said I didn't need it when I ordered he flip drag link. Caster is incorrect. So I guess I'll need to spend $1,200 for 8 double adjustable control arms?
The movement I'm experiencing is like constant wandering, flighty, almost floating of the front end steering. Even on new pavement.
I'm running toyo open country m/t tires. All control arms are not adjustable. The pitman arm looks to be stock. I do not have the front track bar relocation bracket installed because the "expert" at the parts website said I didn't need it when I ordered he flip drag link. Caster is incorrect. So I guess I'll need to spend $1,200 for 8 double adjustable control arms?
The movement I'm experiencing is like constant wandering, flighty, almost floating of the front end steering. Even on new pavement.
R/
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This is what I think I'm going to try. I found a synergy bolt on front track bar relocation bracket and the AEV front control arm lowering brackets. Also ordering the 3 inch bump stop extensions. If any of this is a wrong choice please let me know. My feelings won't get hurt.
I do wheel the jeep on moderate trails, I just don't hit the mud pits.
Chuck-the-ripper I live near Athens, Ohio, southeast along the Ohio River.
I do wheel the jeep on moderate trails, I just don't hit the mud pits.
Chuck-the-ripper I live near Athens, Ohio, southeast along the Ohio River.
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This is what I think I'm going to try. I found a synergy bolt on front track bar relocation bracket and the AEV front control arm lowering brackets. Also ordering the 3 inch bump stop extensions. If any of this is a wrong choice please let me know. My feelings won't get hurt.
I do wheel the jeep on moderate trails, I just don't hit the mud pits.
Chuck-the-ripper I live near Athens, Ohio, southeast along the Ohio River.
I do wheel the jeep on moderate trails, I just don't hit the mud pits.
Chuck-the-ripper I live near Athens, Ohio, southeast along the Ohio River.
There was actually someone here (I'm pretty sure it was here or maybe it was at JKO) that had a front Synergy TB relo-bracket for sale. This was just within the last day or 2. Probably can save some money there if you can find the 4 sale AD.
Sounds good so far. Link up with Chuck if you can so he can take a look. Just don't follow him on the trail because you'll probably end up breaking something lol
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There was actually someone here (I'm pretty sure it was here or maybe it was at JKO) that had a front Synergy TB relo-bracket for sale. This was just within the last day or 2. Probably can save some money there if you can find the 4 sale AD.
Sounds good so far. Link up with Chuck if you can so he can take a look. Just don't follow him on the trail because you'll probably end up breaking something lol
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Sounds good so far. Link up with Chuck if you can so he can take a look. Just don't follow him on the trail because you'll probably end up breaking something lol
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Found it.....$80
----> NOR-CAL SWAP MEET buy/sell/trade - Page 35 - JKowners.com : Jeep Wrangler JK Forum
You may want to ask him or check that all of the parts/bolts/nuts/washers are there.....
----> NOR-CAL SWAP MEET buy/sell/trade - Page 35 - JKowners.com : Jeep Wrangler JK Forum
You may want to ask him or check that all of the parts/bolts/nuts/washers are there.....
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I tried to look it up but I couldn't find any info. I'm still waiting for mine to arrive and see if that fixes the problem. To be safe I'd use the synergy.