What did you do TO your Jeep JL today?

[SteadyC]

I unfortunately did not have the same luck. I installed the Yeti track bar along with TeraFlex stabilizer, new gear box (not the one that was released 2 weeks ago) and adjustable LCA's and I'm still getting the wondering on the highway. Not sure what to do next at this point

What’s your caster?
What’s your toe in?
What’s your air pressure?

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[JimmyDoom]

What’s your caster?
What’s your toe in?
What’s your air pressure?

Caster 5.5
toe-in 0.2
tire pressure 34psi

 

[Tritonman]

Caster 5.5
toe-in 0.2
tire pressure 34psi

I would adjust your caster a little higher closer or even slightly above 6.0 and see how that works. Ive heard of folks going close to even 7

I assume your axle has been centered correctly?

Have you purchased either an adjustable rear track bar or even a rear track bar relocation bracket?

 

[JimmyDoom]

I would adjust your caster a little higher closer or even slightly above 6.0 and see how that works. Ive heard of folks going close to even 7

I assume your axle has been centered correctly?

Have you purchased either an adjustable rear track bar or even a rear track bar relocation bracket?

Maybe I'll try adjusting them a little more and see if that helps.
I measured my axle to see if it was centered and it was from what I could tell. I measured from the shock to the fender on each side.
I haven't touched the rear track bar or anything on the back for that matter. I didn't think that would have an impact on the steering or wondering issue.

 

[SteadyC]

Maybe I'll try adjusting them a little more and see if that helps.
I measured my axle to see if it was centered and it was from what I could tell. I measured from the shock to the fender on each side.
I haven't touched the rear track bar or anything on the back for that matter. I didn't think that would have an impact on the steering or wondering issue.

Might drop air pressure lower as well, what size tires do you have? im running between 30 (cold) and 32 (warm) PSI on my 32 inch tires.
Have you checked status of your d-link? I have seen where the ball join where the d-link connects to pitman arm, is loose and causes wander like symptoms. at least, less response to correction. I plan to replace mine at some point, even though I don’t have any bad steering issues.
Centering of the trackbar shouldn’t be done using the body, but instead to the frame on each side. My Jeep guy educated me on this, where I was using the body too. I was about 3/16 off, maybe it was only 1/8, and he set it according to the frame instead. not that it will help with wander, but just sharing in case you also have any sort of shimmy or wobble.
Tires balanced?
just a couple more thoughts, in additional adding a bit more caster as noted already from another person.

 

[Mmfrmaz]

Picked up my 2019 MOAB from the Custom Shop. MOPAR lift, Fuel wheels, Toyo tires, Stabilizer bar, Rough Country steps.
I love the way she came out.

Nice!! looks awesome

 

[XTrooper]

I unfortunately did not have the same luck. I installed the Yeti track bar along with TeraFlex stabilizer, new gear box (not the one that was released 2 weeks ago) and adjustable LCA's and I'm still getting the wondering on the highway. Not sure what to do next at this point

That sucks, Jim. I hate to suggest throwing more money at a problem not knowing what its origin is, but if I were in your situation, I would probably replace the two other major steering components in turn, if necessary. Assuming you've made sure all related bolts are properly torqued, I'd start with a Yeti or other beefy tie rod assembly and, if that doesn't do the trick, their drag link next. Good luck, amigo.

PS- Regarding you measuring to see if your tires are centered under your body, you can use your shock or shock mount, but measure to the outer edge of your tires. Be sure to use the same lug type/shape on both sides.

 

[Schism75]

Yesterday I installed a Rough Country relocation spare tire plate. Good quality and serves its purpose well.

 

[StuckinNC]

KO2s 37s
Rims 24lbs

 

[Texan42]

Ceramic tint and Air80 on the windshield......it's too damn hot in South Texas!

 

[XTrooper]

Ceramic tint and Air80 on the windshield......it's too damn hot in South Texas!

I don't know what ceramic tint or Air80 is, but they sound impressive!

 

[jeepingib]

I don't know what ceramic tint or Air80 is, but they sound impressive!

Ceramic tint is a tint film that has ceramic particles in it. It has shown to be incredible at deflecting heat. Air 80 is a ceramic film that still allows 80% light transmission. It is typically used on the windshield, as it still allows most of the light through staying relatively safe, while still blocking the heat. Unfortunately it is not exactly legal, but most people will not be able to even notice the tint.

 

[XTrooper]

Ceramic tint is a tint film that has ceramic particles in it. It has shown to be incredible at deflecting heat. Air 80 is a ceramic film that still allows 80% light transmission. It is typically used on the windshield, as it still allows most of the light through staying relatively safe, while still blocking the heat. Unfortunately it is not exactly legal, but most people will not be able to even notice the tint.

Thanks for the explanation, Dusty! Both sound incredible!

 

[JimmyDoom]

Are you on a lift?

No lift, just the stock Rubicon. I did put on 35" tires tho, but the steering was a problem from day one with the OEM tires and rims, so that is absolutely not to blame. If anything, the new rims and tires improved it.

Don't wanna sound like a jerk, (I appreciate all the help I can get) but there are many threads on this forum discussing this issue, so I don't want to keep talking about this problem on the thread. This is a happy thread talking about the good stuff we've done, not a thread to try to resolve an issue.

If you want to help with this steering issues, I've listed several links below.
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...has-play-and-drifts.3691/page-261#post-792997
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/mopar-lca-swap.22474/
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...g-the-dreaded-steering-issue-on-18-jlu.30604/
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/steer-smarts-tie-rod-draglinks-front-track-bar.22276/
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...e-fix-for-the-steering-wandering-issue.28326/
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/track-bar-recall-coming.23791/

 

[Tritonman]

New Fox 2.0 stabilizer from the V41 recall. New Yeti SteerSmarts bottom mount drag link with Griffin.

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