I very recently replaced my 33's with 35x12.5x17 Dick Cepek FCii's. Yesterday while driving I noticed my steering wheel was no longer centered. I followed WOL write up on recentering my steering wheel. I got it back on center but thought it was strange since I didn't hit anything and have not wheeled since putting the 35's on. I was back out driving again today and noticed hot/burning metal smell coming from somewhere up front-(couldn't locate anything in particular). I did find my driver front tire is sticking out at least 2 inches past the stock fender. The front passenger tire sits flush with the fender. I have had a vibration up front since the new tires were put on at speeds between 55 and 65. I have an appt. Tuesday to have the tires rebalanced at the shop that did the install. Could there be a connection with the vibration and the steering wheel becoming un centered and the driver front tire now pushed out well past where it was? I did not gusset yet. I have a JKU Sahara with a D30 up front. I also have an appt. next week for a re-gear. Thanks

 

Maybe your allignments off, I've never heard of tires being that different in lining up with each other.

 

You may need an adjustable track bar to properly recenter the axel. The smell I'm guessing may be from your brake caliper? Seems to be a common issue. That or something is rubbing due to the increased tire size.

 

Question; Did your 3" TeraFlex lift come with an adjustable front track bar?

Hopefully the re-balance will take care of the vibration.

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Me either. I'm concerned something bent. I don't know how else to explain the steering wheel suddenly becoming off center.

 

The kit did not come with adjustable track bar. The tires have been on for about 600 miles. The off center steering and hot smell both showed up this weekend. They seem to be related. Not sure how though.

 

There is a a Project-JK write up on 3" and taller lifts and installing an adjustable trackbar to re-center the front axle.

I have no clue about how the steering wheel might of got off center or the hot smell.

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Just read it. Thanks. Any reason not to go with the Tera Flex HD adjustable since I already have their lift?

 

I have no preference, I'd just buy it like everything else. Brand, price, availability, warranty.
The Tera Flex HD adjustable trackbar looks like a good product.

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Is there any chance that the increased tire size is now rubbing on something causing the noise and hot smell?