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ESP Flashing after I put on 37's

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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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Default ESP Flashing after I put on 37's

Just went from 35's to 37 BFG KM2's on my JKUR 6sp. Now when I take a turn like onto the freeway on ramp my ESP flashes and brake pedal pulsates. I feel the truck breaking and I never had this problem before. I would have to take a corner quickly with the 35 inch BFG All Terrains to make that happen before. Now it happens when I'm just cruising around a corner. I didn't mess with the lift kit or alignment. All I did was go to the larger mud terrains. Hopefully I don't have to completely deactivate the ESP with the steering wheel dance but it is an option if I can't fix it. Some help or suggestions would greatly be appreciated.
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 06:32 PM
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You probably have to recenter your steering wheel. Thats what happened to me.
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by DSOY
You probably have to recenter your steering wheel. Thats what happened to me.
Even though I changed nothing else but the tires? When I drive the wheel feels centered when I'm going straight. I'll definitely check into that, Thanks.
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Surf City Dan
Just went from 35's to 37 BFG KM2's on my JKUR 6sp. Now when I take a turn like onto the freeway on ramp my ESP flashes and brake pedal pulsates. I feel the truck breaking and I never had this problem before. I would have to take a corner quickly with the 35 inch BFG All Terrains to make that happen before. Now it happens when I'm just cruising around a corner. I didn't mess with the lift kit or alignment. All I did was go to the larger mud terrains. Hopefully I don't have to completely deactivate the ESP with the steering wheel dance but it is an option if I can't fix it. Some help or suggestions would greatly be appreciated.
I'm having the same exact problem , but with 35s can you help me?
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 10:34 AM
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Just got my Rubicon aligned after I installed the ball joints. Alignment took care of the ESP problem.
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 11:04 AM
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Default Air Pressure

I had the same issue, but all went away with dropping the air pressure. It was way to high.
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