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  1. 2018 JLUR steering box TSB and track bars replaced, steering still has dead spot

    Hey everyone, I am trying to solve the infamous Star issue with my jeep. I had the steering box TSB done back when I bought my 2018 JLUR 2021. Just recently put a 2 inch lift on it so I replaced both the front and the rear track bars with solid adjustable units. My steering feels firmer on the...
  2. How much steering dead zone is acceptable? Trying to make my JL nice to drive

    Hey everyone I’ve got a 2018 JLU Rubicon that I have had for about 3 years now. When I got it I had the steering box TSB performed and I have just recently put a 2.5” spacer lift, 35” grapplers and adjustable track bars. The fact bars made the steering noticeably tighter. I still have some...
  3. 2019 MOAB WRANGLER - JL - Steering play resolved - FINALLY! (TSB 08-003-21 REVA)

    Jeep Family, The Journey: My wife has wanted Wrangler since she was a teenager and after owning several Cherokees, she finally traded into her Wrangler - Raven - Black on black Moab edition with stock 2.5 lift and 35's. We drove down from VT to North Carolina to pickup. It drove - felt a big...
  4. Pulling to the right and a bumpy ride on smooth roads

    Hello! I've noticed for the past few months that the Jeep has been pulling to the right more than usual. Mine is a 2018 and does have an aluminum steering box instead of the replacement steel one they did on later model years. For reference, TSB 08-074-20.pdf. I did notice a bit of a dead zone...
  5. JL Bent sector shaft on cast steering box

    Firstly has anyone bent a steering gearbox sector shaft on a JL on the upgraded cast iron steering box. I believe I have a slight bend in my sector shaft and was wondering if there's a way to straighten it. It's only out by a Max of 1/6th of an inch, there's no oil leak or issue with the...
  6. How to DIY drill and tap your JL steering gear for hydro assist

    I have seen a hundred posts and comments on the subject, and inevitably there is always a team of folks asking the same question... "Where exactly do I drill and tap the steering gear?!?!" Since I was porting my own steering gear recently, I decided it was a good time to take a couple photos...
  7. 2018 Jeep JL “DEATH WOBBLE” before AND after new Tie rod

    I NEED SOME SERIOUS ADVICE!! Please help! -Specs- -2018 Jeep Jl wrangler Sport -50k miles -Mopar Fox 2inch lift installed by dealer a year and a half ago. -Yokohama mtn 295 size tires installed same time as lift. -side note (I do not off-road on this vehicle %99 of the time is highway) ————...
  8. New York Synergy Sector shaft brace

    Have Synergy sector Shaffer brace asking 150 for it barely used was on the Jeep for about a month till I got the steering tsb Also I am will to trade for stuff so let me know
  9. JLU 2021 Lot sale Upgraded Steering Box Question

    Hello everyone. First post here, first time Jeep wrangler owner. I have been following many of the posts and learning as much as i can on my new Jeep. I have had it for 3 weeks as of this post and it has around 400 Miles. To get to the point, i know the issue about the TSB on the steering box...
  10. How can something so basic be FUBAR - Steering - Time to make a stand

    2018 JL Wrangler Unlimited Sport History: locking steering wheel, death wobble, drifting, and the worst - turn the steering full left or full right and almost nothing happens - maybe 7 to 10 degrees change in direction of travel, in other words, I cannot even turn a corner. All intermittent -...
  11. New JL Steering Gear Box - 68250506AE

    The AE version of the new JL steering gear box is now out - 68250506AE / 4 door. Previous versions where 68250506AC and 68250506AD. Confirmed with a Jeep dealer's parts department today. The 2 door steering box, which is different than the 4 door steering box, hasn't changed since last year.
  12. Months on Without an End Steering Issue

    First of all I would like to thank all for those who contribute on this forum. Finding this forum has been extremely informative dealing with my issue. Below is a timeline of events of the onset of the issue to the current status: March 17, 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited Sahara purchased from...
  13. How to tighten steering.

    There's another thread about this subject but it turned into a debate on the effectiveness of buying new steering stabilizers, so I wanted to try again. What's your opinion on the best way to remove dead zone play in the neutral position of the steering wheel, thereby making highway strait line...




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