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Odd feeling when making slow 90 degree left turn

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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 01:18 PM
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Default Odd feeling when making slow 90 degree left turn

2010 jku Sahara with 70k. Two months ago put on TerFlex 2.5 coil lift. Noticed bad end on drag link and replaced with synergy drag link. Then replaced drivers side end on tie rod. Now noticing in steering when making hard slow left turn. Feels a little like having the 4wd on when on drive pavement, though much less. No movement in tires when lifted. Any ideas. Thanks.
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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 03:24 PM
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have you checked your u-joints and unit/hub bearings as well as ball joints?
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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 03:56 PM
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How's your alignment?
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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 04:04 PM
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An early sign of u-joint seizure is the steering wheel rocking back and forth when making a moderately sharp turn in 2wd.
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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ronjenx
An early sign of u-joint seizure is the steering wheel rocking back and forth when making a moderately sharp turn in 2wd.
That's something good to remember.
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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 04:19 AM
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How do I check the u joints?
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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 05:08 AM
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visible inspection for loose or missing c-clips, then get in vehicle and put window down. Drive slowly at full turn left then right and listen for clicking sound. You can also jack tire off ground and rotate tire while looking for any lag or slop between the yokes while rotating tire back and forth.
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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 05:16 AM
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I will give that a try. Thanks
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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ronjenx
An early sign of u-joint seizure is the steering wheel rocking back and forth when making a moderately sharp turn in 2wd.
Learn something new everyday, thank you.
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 03:36 PM
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So after reading up on the way of life alinement article found out what was wrong. My toe after replacing the tie rod was off almost an inch and a half. Corrected and everything seems good. Learning more and more every time I work on the jeep. Would not attempt most of this without the help of those on here. Thanks and beer to all for your help. Even the suggestions that that did not end up being the solution. Those ideas taught me even more about the jeep.
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