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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 01:09 PM
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Default Steering Help please

i upgraded to 37s over the summer and my steering has gone to shit after the 37's went on. the steering is sloppy and i get a large amount of bump steer. i haven't done a thing to my steering. i have front lower control arms. i am to sure what to do to fix this problem. i also have an adjustable trac bar. i was thinking a tie rod and a drag link. looking for some help on fixing the steering so the jeep is more fun to drive. not sure if you need to know more about the jeep so i will tell anyway. it is lifted 3.5 inches and has all adjustable control arm but the front upper. has front and rear adjustable trac bars. if you need more info post it and i will do my best to get it as fast as i can.

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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 01:11 PM
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and my steering has gone to shit
Not very informative...

What problems are you actually having?
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 01:12 PM
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it is sloppy. i get a ton on bump steer.
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 01:23 PM
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Look at this vid by TF, then check your angles to see if you might need a relo or flip kit.


hxxp://rides.webshots.com/video/3016298690102496289IjoMUo
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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link doesnt work
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 01:27 PM
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It's broken, fix the first 4 letters


(it is by a sponsor, but not directly on their site, so I did not use a clickable link...)
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 02:31 PM
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Assuming all your alignment specs are correct, and checked basics like tire balance, worn or loose parts, I would look into a drag flip kit to correct steering geometry. I just installed the Evo flip kit and Rock Krawler HD tie rod and it helped my bumpsteer.
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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Can you post a picture of your front end from straight on showing the angles of you drag link and track bar?
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