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911 help please...steering question

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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 10:26 AM
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Default 911 help please...steering question

Short version is the right front of the jeep got hit at the wheel, broke caliper and knuckle on passenger side. I have replaced the knucle, the hub, rotor and caliper....with all new parts

The jeep will turn perfectly to the right....actually I think it turns more to the right now than before the wreck...but the problem is that is will not turn to the left very much at all....barely past straight.....any ideas????

Do you think it could be the steering box....maybe pitman arm.... cant seem to upload photos now...but will soon as I can...

any help or leads is appreciated...
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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Take off the tie rod at the knuckle and see if it turns by hand when jacked up. Also check to see if the steering is free to turn with It disconnected. That will narrow it down
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by blakes jeep
Take off the tie rod at the knuckle and see if it turns by hand when jacked up. Also check to see if the steering is free to turn with It disconnected. That will narrow it down
I did this and it will turn by hand....from some measurements it appears that both my tie rod and drag link are bent

guess it would be a good time for a drag link flip kit...and a HD tie rod..
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