Just curious, does it sound like a bent tie-rod is the cause of all of this?

 

hey how much was your tf steering stabalizer if you don't mind me asking. i'm thinking of replacing the stock oem one as well. but reading from your troubles i might as well get the relocation bracket also. good luck bro and post telling us if you fixed your problem or not.

 

I think it was $55 or so. YEs, I would get the relocation bracket as well

 

i would think not. there is supposed to be a bend in the tie rod bar. does it hit the diff cover??
i think its just the fact the TF shock is alot larger... like i said i dont have any probs with mine with the relo bracket, and my tie rod IS bent.
while ur at it pick up the woods tailgate shock too. one of my fav mods!!

 

before i installed i measured the exposed rod when fully extended, divided this measurement in half, set the damper to half and installed with wheels straight. started up and turned all the way to the left and checked for rub, then turned wheel all the way to the right and checked. done.

i have the woods relo and aftermarket tie rod but should not make a difference with your set up.

 

Good idea...looks like I have a min-project for today

 

Well, it turned out to be a bit easier than expected. I followed the aforementioned advice and found where the center of the stabilizer was (with the wheels pointing straight ahead) and moved the bracket an inch or so towards the passenger side, I believe, to find a "neutral" position for the bracket. Also, I think the problem that I was having was due to the bracket being angled upward (which was probably due to hitting a rock(s)), which created an odd angle for the steering stabilizer shaft when the wheel was turned to the right. So, I loosened the bracket to make sure that it was basically perpendicular to the ground, instead of angling upward to the sky. Of note, though, was the fact that there is some play in the tie rod, which has to be taken into account. I basically held the tie rod so that it "pointed" down, and then secure the bracket when the tie rod was in this position.

Problem solved.

Thanks to all on the forum.

 

You didn't say if your jeep is lifted or not. If your Drag link is straight like with a RE lift then the relocation bracket won't work. The drag link hits it on a hard left turn. If your drag link has the bow in it at the passangers end then you should be good to go with the bracket. Good luck