Alignments

[ResqFE]

I am finding the need to do a alignment after most moderate offroading. Will aftermarket steering parts keep the steering alignment better?

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[jdubya421]

Are you making sure to re-torque all the nuts and bolts after offroading?

 

[ResqFE]

Not typically after each run. Do go through periidically without noticing anything loose.

 

[jdubya421]

I do it basically every time. When you say steering alignment what do you mean? That your steering wheel is off center? Or something else?

 

[Sheepjeep]

what is making you think you need an alignment? There is not much that you can adjust on factory suspension and steering, just the steering wheel center and the toe. It is possible to throw off your alignment on the trail most often ive seen is a bent track bar or some other linkage got bent or broken.

Also common is mud/ice build up on the wheels or driveshaft that causes them to get out of balance which causes bad vibrations and other issues while driving

 

[ResqFE]

With a good alignment, no wobble... wobble is worst after going out. No mud.

 

[Sheepjeep]

Check that all of your joints are tight

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