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  1. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    Sick isn't it? I was offered $0, said they didn't want it, then things got a little heated and they upped the offer to $20k. Things were loud by then and I settled on $41. This was at the purchasing dealer. Said they couldn't sell it with a red carfax. Duh? I countered with but you want me to...
  2. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude. I know, i know.. Scary steering, sketchy welds, under track bar recall, 1500 spent on it with tires. Last night driving back from the coast to home during a 144 mile drive in the fog convinced me to wake up early and buy something else. It was just like...
  3. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    Sounds like they are close! But, I traded today. too freaking scary to drive and had enough. Best of luck everyone.
  4. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    I think there is more than one issue here and some have probably given up for a solution or not skilled technically to check this or that. But.. I have no wander or play when the outside temperature is below 65. Give or take a few degrees. Return to center is an annoyance but not a safety issue...
  5. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    I've been running 37 PSI here in since June. No fix. I have an appointment next week and I'll have them check the usual based on feedback here.
  6. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    ok dude.. I about pissed my pants when I saw this. This is exactly what we are experiencing here. For giggles, I lowered my tire pressure to 33PSI and drove it around the block being 81F outside. Now I can feel wobble and the steering feels slow and unresponsive. Less twitch. It feels like...
  7. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    Drove in this morning at a cool Northwest temperature of 50 degrees. Felt normal, drove normal.
  8. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    The drive home was a dry 75F according to Uconnect. It was a semi white knuckle experience. Weaving, bobbing in between the lanes. Parked it in the closed garage and let it bake. Two hours later.. 68F and it was about two miles down the road the loose wandering steering was back. Pulled in...
  9. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    Agreed. Now... what do I do with rusty looking welds with holes and pits? One battle at a time I guess. Just think. I traded a perfectly good 17' Raptor with no issues for this. Not angry at all, just determined to hold them accountable and have some Jeep fun at the same time.
  10. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    I'll check it when I leave work and when I arrive at home. Mine also has to be pointed to the right when warm.
  11. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    One more thing to consider. I have a Sahara and i'm sure this effects the Rubicon too right? If so, this might discount the tires as the issue since they are different?
  12. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    Yeah, very true regarding the tire pressure. That was the first thing I did when I noticed something was wrong. The next day being in the 90's the wandering returned. The steering wheel has unacceptable play at higher outside temperatures and needs to be turned to the right to track straight...
  13. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    Outside temperature of 59F this morning. Drove 15 miles to work with what I consider normal steering wheel play and no drifting. It will be in the 70's today and I'll note any differences.
  14. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    My experience has been the opposite. Warmer temperatures, sloppy with lots of steering play. Cooler temperature feels tighter with less steering play.
  15. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    I drove 145 miles from the Washington coast to Tacoma this morning with 63F outside and its like driving a different vehicle.
  16. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    Lower temperatures hardly any steering wheel play and can drive with one hand or finger at 60mph+ speeds. Higher, especially 90 degree+ weather it wanders, drifts and has slack or play in the steering wheel. Darts unexpectedly.
  17. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    I hear ya, but it's less of a problem with lower temperatures. Not the first time I noticed.
  18. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    Not sure who lives where and what the average outside temperature is but I live in the Pacific Northwest. We've had unusually hot weather here since June of this year. The Wrangler was purchased in July and here is where it's interesting. The morning temperature is 55-60 on average. No steering...
  19. Loose steering feels like it has play and drifts

    What's interesting is I've sent Jeep Cares an email over a week ago. I've sent a PM over this steering issue and questionable welds that have holes. No response... Guess I'll pick up the phone on Monday.


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