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Old May 25, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by tkob1060
sorry nuke wasnt refering to you I just cant stand when people just answer by saying to do a search
Not a problem
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Old May 25, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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Centering steering was the key for me.............. before that, it was an excercise in frustration. Also increasing castor slightly, seemed to improve handling and esp deployment....... Not too much, otherwise you will get front driveshaft vibration.

Good luck

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Old May 26, 2008 | 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by tkob1060
gould if after your lift the steering wheel isnt straight it will cause the esp to kick on, goto this write up on how to straighten it, takes 5min

http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...-end-alignment

guys way to help a new member out you could take a minute out to answer but with no help what so ever other then go search wow took me another 30sec to give him that link
I was staing to do a search because he only had 5 post and is obviously new on here and thus would not know that there is a lot of ESP issues that are related to different things not just one. But most people don't know that after lifting/larger tires will cause the issue even whith a perfect install. That's why I stated he kind of answered his own question. Not trying to be an ass but you are taking it out of context.

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Old May 26, 2008 | 06:55 AM
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can't we all just get along?
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Old May 26, 2008 | 09:16 AM
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First thing is definitely do a wheel alignment and check your toe-in because my ESP was acting up too until I did the alignment/toe-in. But also, please change out your front/rear driveshafts if you are using factory. I've seen way too many JK's bust a driveshaft or rip it out from offroading... the angle of the factory driveshaft after a 3" lift causes a lot of stress and rubbing/grinding; eventually it will break.

You have a 5" lift, your factory driveshaft is probably stressing now...take a look and see for yourself if there are already any signs of stress. Rubicon Express makes excellent driveshafts and will last forever (get the ones that are for a 4.5" lift).

But back to the ESP, it has to be your alignment/toe-in.

good luck!
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