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Hi Guys,



I'm at the end of my tether.

We are trying to sort out some steering issues on a Rubicon Unlimited. (right hand drive)

The Jeep was fitted with an OME lift kit using the HD package. This set up gave the Jeep a 3.5" lift, but no relocation brackets were supplied.

When driving the Jeep on the motorway it feels like it is floating and constantly pulling to the left. The alignment is in spec with a bit more toe in.

Today we installed a front adjustable track bar and rear track bar relocation bracket to get the axles centred. This actually made it worse.

The next step is to adjust the caster, but is there something I am missing? All bolts are torqued to factory spec and there is nothing loose.

Your advice will be most appreciated.

Thanks

 

I am busy getting that checked out as we speak.

 

Usually, with a lift that high, you need to install adjustable lower control arms to set caster. You won't get that flighty steering issue, it will be on track. Have you re-centered the steering wheel?

 

Yes i did and when i got back on the freeway it was pulling left. I have to keep the steering at 2 o clock to keep it going straight.

 

If you place the steering wheel to the center and it pulls away, then it tracks straight when you place the wheel at 2 o-clock, seems the steering wheel is not centered.

 

When the steering was straighten the wheels was dead straight. When i left the alignment shop and got on the freeway it started pulling left. I then had to hold the steering wheel on 2 o clock to get it going straight

 

X2...Lower control arms are a big help with a lift that tall. Otherwise, your JK is driving around like you would be always standing just on you toes...

 

I must just take the plundge and get them.

 

The ball joints and tie rods are fine. No issues there.

 

Since you installed a lift kit the position of both axles was affected.

Have you tried a 4 wheel alignment?