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You guys should try driving a 99-04 jeep grand cherokee and then talk about loose steering.
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I scrolled back just to read this. Incredibly happy for you!!Well, I had an interesting turn of events today.
I found out that I won in arbitration! I did *not* expect that at all. The arbitrator awarded a replacement Jeep or complete buyback. I am absolutely shocked.
One significant catch: I need to return my Jeep to stock.
Ruhroh
The PSC kit makes that requirement an expensive issue. It was $1,100 to install the kit and I’m sure it would be that much to remove it, plus purchasing all the take-off steering parts at at least $1,400. Crap. Swapping out the track bar and stabilizer aren’t too bad, but the kit? Ugh. The winch was an epic pita, too.
So I have some thinking to do.
I will admit that it feels great to be validated in this steering drama. Take that, FCA
Nice! At least now you know exactly how your JL “should track”. Hopefully the one you get will be the same. Keep your fingers crossed. As it seems to be quite hit or miss as you and others have experienced firsthand. Really Jeep does need to get QC sorted so this mess does not continue.We went to another dealer and drove a 2.0 then 3.6. The 2.0 drove *perfectly*! It tracked straight with no pulling, returned to center, and just felt so good and I loved it.
The 3.6 pulled to the right and it was immediately obvious. I wouldn’t take that one for anything.
Things I learned: it didn’t take long to rule out one that pulled; that if my replacement JL drove like the 2.0, I’d be absolutely thrilled.
Glad you are driving in them all but the engine should have nothing to do with the steering. Comparing apples to oranges in my book. Decide which engine you want and then go drive all those. You will find good and bad in both the engines.My wonderful hubby went with me to test drive Rubis. We wanted to drive both the 3.6 and 2.0T versions (I have the 3.6) of the 4-doors (I have a 2-door).
We started at Roseville and drove a 2.0 black Rubicon. The steering wheel wasn’t straight so it was harder to evaluate, but drove *so* much better then mine with the steering returned to center. I think with the steering wheel set correctly it would be a contender. They didn’t have a 3.6 for us to drive.
We went to another dealer and drove a 2.0 then 3.6. The 2.0 drove *perfectly*! It tracked straight with no pulling, returned to center, and just felt so good and I loved it.
The 3.6 pulled to the right and it was immediately obvious. I wouldn’t take that one for anything.
Things I learned: it didn’t take long to rule out one that pulled; that if my replacement JL drove like the 2.0, I’d be absolutely thrilled.
First the Avatar I didn't much get till now lol...Shopping cart syndrome..I have driven so many different Wranglers and Gladiators in all trim levels recently including a 18 Rubi Recon..JKUR drove great lol just lacks options and insides seem so cheap looking to me now. None i test drove drive like mine and none has my deadspot or looseness..It’s not a problem inherent to JLRU’s. I have a Sahara with shopping cart syndrome. Not loose steering just wandering. We call the jeep Dion (old timers will get it). As I’m currently starting to shop for replacements, I drove 2 rubicons yesterday, both 2020’s, both 3.6 engines. Both had steering I would consider acceptable. A little drift or tug to the right on occasion, but no battle to drive.
I’m having a harder time finding something I really like and that has the options I want.
Unsure about the turbo still and trying to stick with the 3.6 standard.
At least you have a good dealer that is willing to work with you. Most don’t seem to care or won’t recognize there is a problemThanks RagTopDeluxe. It's funny...as I was waiting for the service guy to deflate my tires, I noticed another Rubicon owner taking stuff out of his Rubi and putting it into another...and his older Rubi still had the dealer paper plates...just like mine. I think he was the second owner they told me about months ago that was having the same problem. Must have ordered it same time I did...I didn't get a chance to speak to him though...he was gone when I got back.
Yea...totally bummed out for sure. I had high hopes that anything newly built might have been resolved. So, not sure what I am going to do. Going to be a long week.
First the Avatar I didn't much get till now lol...Shopping cart syndrome..I have driven so many different Wranglers and Gladiators in all trim levels recently including a 18 Rubi Recon..JKUR drove great lol just lacks options and insides seem so cheap looking to me now. None i test drove drive like mine and none has mydeadspot or looseness..
whatever model you’re considering just be sure to go on a extended test drive. Pick a mild day with no wind. Daytime only. As I’m starting the shopping process, the plan is anything I findAt least you have a good dealer that is willing to work with you. Most don’t seem to care or won’t recognize there is a problem
I had one, still much better than my JLR.You guys should try driving a 99-04 jeep grand cherokee and then talk about loose steering.
I agree entirely about it not being the engine, just stating my observations from the drives. I liked the 2.0 better than I thought I would. I’m not sending my acceptance of the decision right away to give me some time to figure things out. I do want to drive some more JLs.Glad you are driving in them all but the engine should have nothing to do with the steering. Comparing apples to oranges in my book. Decide which engine you want and then go drive all those. You will find good and bad in both the engines.