JLUandCJ-7
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- Tim
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Yeah, the inconsistency is pretty concerning.Hearing some reports of the really overly-light steering is certainly not my experience. Wondering why there are some differences here. I know for sure my dealer did the programming because some settings I had down for and LED light conversion got reset. I'm wondering if this is a product of not getting the right software?
Same here.Hearing some reports of the really overly-light steering is certainly not my experience.
x2, mine's not lighter, just tighter.Same here.
Later,
Johnny
I don't feel the steering is any heavier - I believe no-change. Feels same effort-wise but is definitely more precise, there is very little if any play in the system now. No compliance, wind-up, or disconnected feel between steering wheel input and road wheel response.I'd like to hear about everyone's light vs. heavy (or no-change) impressions after getting the repair. Surely it must be software related, but trying to figure out if it's from having or not having SW done correctly.
Pretty much my experience, and since my main problem was excess play on long drives @ high temps (in the 100 degree or more area) it remains to be seen how it will behave on those drives/temps. Probably won't know on that until next summer now, but I assume this issue has been addressed as that was one of the symptoms the old box is being replaced forI don't feel the steering is any heavier - I believe no-change. Feels same effort-wise but is definitely more precise, there is very little if any play in the system now. No compliance, wind-up, or disconnected feel between steering wheel input and road wheel response.
It does not take away the fact that small corrections are required with cross-winds, or crowned roads, but it is predictable. I can correct without over-correcting.
Similar to very slightly heavier than stock AE box on mine. All stock suspension, etc. Very sure the dealer did the software in my case because they called me afterwards confused that I had bulb out warnings and stuff b/c I did an LED fender swap myself and the software update blew my settings away.I'd like to hear about everyone's light vs. heavy (or no-change) impressions after getting the repair. Surely it must be software related, but trying to figure out if it's from having or not having SW done correctly.
Darn, they reused the old AE bolts in yoursGot mine completed the day before and it definitely feels more responsive. Kudos to @JeepCares for stepping in and getting it done as the dealer wasnt even interested in looking at the jeep with a MetalCloak lift kit and 37" tires.
The dealer performed the following:
I was told the power steering pump was "dated" and hence replaced. I did find that my steering isnt completely centered after the work was completed for which I am taking the jeep back. First attempt to "center" the steering wheel from tilting to the left yielded to it now tilting to the right. Never a dull moment with Jeep dealers....
Here are BEFORE pics:
AFTER pics:
I will drive a bit more next few days for a little thorough analysis as I felt the loose steering mostly on highways and wandering on hotter days. Given that its not extremely hot anymore on the east coast I doubt I can really tell the difference with wandering till next year.