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Steering knocked off center

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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 08:30 AM
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Default Steering knocked off center

So after rock crawling all weekend my steering wheel is about a 1/4 turn off center. Is that normal? Can I just reset it by adjusting my track bar? The ESP light stays on too so I assume once my steering is re centered that will go away. I searched but couldn't find what in was looking for. I'm sure there is a write up for this somewhere.
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 08:33 AM
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Make sure you check your tow-in.
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 08:38 AM
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It's in the write-ups sticky

• Basic Do-it-Yourself Jeep JK Wrangler Front End Alignment

http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...-end-alignment
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by HogHoden
It's in the write-ups sticky

o Basic Do-it-Yourself Jeep JK Wrangler Front End Alignment

http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...-end-alignment
Thanks, the search sucks on my phone
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 06:04 PM
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Its always possible you tweaked an axle tube or "C", but most likely it is a bent tie rod or relay rod (AKA drag link). Either way the alignment effort will correct the toe-in and steering wheel center. Its just a question of whether the castor and camber are right when you are done.
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