Just came to this thread to report this exact statement. Xeon nailed it. Both my wife and I feel steering is getting better every time we drive, so I'm just going to ride the issue out and see what happens, I would highly recommend to never go below the recommended 37 PSI on tire pressure.Hi all.... For those that don't know...I am one of the new Jeep owners. Copmplained heavily about the wandering and twitchiness of the JLUR when I first got it. I was coming from a BMW Z4 Roadster so I knew I had some things to get used to. I have had my JLUR for 6 days...and have racked up 700+ miles. During that time I have noticed a consistent and continuing change in the steering for the better.
I am in agreement that what ever is happening to improve the steering is based on things just getting loosened up or worn down a bit. I am running 35"s with a 2" lift and the more I drive it the better it gets.
Miles 30 - 100 were like glass - probably due to the tire dressing and over inflation 42-44 psi.
Miles 100 - 250 - lowered the PSI to 39 at 68 degrees F (Nitrogen filled 42 at 80 degrees F). slight improvement
Miles 250-500 - the darn thing started to feel more stable and wandering was decreasing. Less input required during high speed 70+ driving.
Miles 500--700 - its feels tight and responsive with little to no wandering.
Miles 700+ currently dropping tire pressure down to 37psi @68F to see if there is any difference. The heat in SocCal...has the pressures climbing to 39 or 40 psi at 80F.
I live in a zone where the swing in AM morning commute traffic starts at 55F and by mid day is about 85F. So the 35s tend to increase pressure as the day goes on. But I am not seeing any significant changes to driving characteristics during this pressure change. Which lead me back to ... the darn thing is just breaking in or I am.
I will have it for another week to get me over the 1500K mark and then back to dealer for the free "suspension/chassis" tightening??? Oil change, rebalancing and alignment...should be interesting to see what happens.
Did the alignment reveal it was out initially?The drifting sensation is real and I had It. I have the JLU Rubi and have had multiple Jeeps, Toyotas with lifts/tires, also Stock ones. Keep in mind it is the year 2018 and these are now $50,000 rides with much technology and research put into them. Some on the forum have reported no drifting issues and that is great news. Mine drifted and it really took away from the experience and I was concerned. If you are having this issue please consider checking your tire pressure and allightment as others have suggested.
I Just installed this Friday:
BF Goodwrich MT 37x12.50x17. Psi adjusted from 39 to 34( this made a big difference for me)
On my Stock Rubicon Rims
Rubicon Express 2” Lift
Alightment also completed
Try this before buying a steering stabilizer. Don’t get me wrong they can help-but may not be needed.
My JLU Rubi now drives absolutely perfect. Just hit 600 miles. WHAT A DIFFERENCE!
Have not fully flexed yet to see the results- but no rubbing seen/found.
I'm guessing the alignment was done after the lift was installed as required. So the alignment reports wouldn't have shown how it came from the factory. That's my assumption based on @cmcclintock original post.Did the alignment reveal it was out initially?
I have installed one and it installed per their instructions the same way as the RC one does.Has anyone tried the Skyjacker stabilizer?
https://skyjacker.com/shop/steering-stabilizer/8008-hd-oem-replacement-steering-stabilizer-kit/
Because the stiff stabilizers will reduce the "return to center" feel of the steering which is exactly the problem we've already got. This issue is either related to the steering being tight and needing a break in, OR it's due to improper alignment from the factory. Tires and steering stabilizers are not going to fix this.No, I think you have that backwards. How would a less stiff stabilizer shock lead to less wandering?