Mine requires near constant attention...Probably the thing i hate the most, someone else said it best...It is exhausting to drive long distances because of it. I haven't really changed anything to aftermarket, which sucks because then at least I could blame it on something.

Maybe when I put the OME kit on, things will change a bit.

 

I know that here the roads r not concrete so they tend to mold to where the traffic stays on them in the hot summer days. That could have something to do w/ the "not tracking strait" thing, also almost all if not all roads r made with a slope to the edge of the road for drainage purposes. JOE>

 

Lets throw something else into the pot!!!!! Are you thinking of getting an auto or stick? If Auto then I would say you would get used to it (you and the Jeep are one!) If stick then you might continue this fatigue thing ...especially in stop and go.
As anything, once you get the feel of the JK then you probably won't notice it anymore. The die hard jeepers put up with it all without complaints (most even have smiles on their faces!).

 

Had 2 Dr Jeeps most of my life. CJ, TJ, and now JK. Each model drove better than the last. It tracks strait but It's "Responsive". (I like that BTW.) Wind, Bumps, and uneven roads effect it more that other longer wheel based vehicles. Never had an Unlimited, sounds like a bit different ride. You should try driving a lifted 2Dr.

 

I originally thought stick in order to have better control of engine and engine braking, plus I just like stick. My impression after test drives was that auto gearing was better at the lower end (haven't looked up the ratios yet)...

But after a lot of reading it seems that auto makes life easier while off road... not having to deal with the three pedal shuffle when traversing complex things.

Jury is still out, but if I was a betting man I'd bet auto.

 

When I first got my 2dr Jeep, it seemed to require more effort to drive, but I got used to it very quickly. Seems normal now. I guess I've just been lulled into complacency by all the modern cars that damn near drive themselves (did you see the ad where some luxury barge parallel parks itself? ).

In its own crude way, my Jeep is a refreshingly honest driving experience. Like a playful puppy, the 2dr JK will always require more attention. You can't fight physics. The 4dr will require less attention. Pick the experience that's right for you. It's nice to have choices!

 

With the shitty roads in Italy even my fathers Mercedes won't go straight on the Highway.

Rubi needs some correction from time to time, but not more than any car I had before, this is without sidewinds which he feels a lot due to the boxy design.
It doesn't bother me at all even on the longest drive I had until now which was 900 km. The only thing that scared the s..t out of me was the first event of ESP kicking in! I was used to VW where ESP intervention is not even noticeable.

 

My stock 08 X 2dr is drifty. It also tracks very straight and does not pull. But on the highway....I'm always trying to get back in the middle of the road. No big deal.......keeps me awake. My audi tt has a short wheelbase....and that sucker never drifted.....errrrr....I don't think it did.

 

What are you driving now? I found that my girlfriend's new accord requires no attention. Point and go.

All of my trucks (Ford Explorer, Chevy Silverado) have required more effort. All kinds of things factor in to it:

1: Stiffer/different suspension-- Having a frame and not a unibody makes the suspension less forgiving. Little imperfections can slightly unsettle it.

2: Wider Tires: cause you to "track" with the road

3: Less aerodynamic: Wind hits it like a wall. At highway speeds, you have plenty of wind, and even a little will move the Jeep.

4: Weight distribution: While I'm not sure how this affects anything, Trucks and Jeeps are more top heavy.



I would say the Jeep tracks fairly true compared to my explorer. You don't need too much attention, but I keep one hand on the wheel. The faster you go, the more it does wander (Around 65 it wants your attention... at least in a 2 door. I find at times it does like to use a lot of the lane).

I have no experience with a 4dr, but the 2door isn't a very "easy" high-speed drive. It does require a lot of attention. I don't think it's too bad, coming from vehicles with similar driving dynamics. But if you're coming from a car (or car based vehicle, like minivan or most SUV's today), I can see where it may be exhausting.

 

FYI - My 4dr didn't track well from the start, all over the road. Turned out the upper mount for the rear track bar was loose. Tightened it up and it drives straight as an arrow (go figure ).

Might be worth checking (and checking the bolts on the other suspension parts).