On-Highway Compliance

[2019JLUS]

get the steering box tsb done, i can 1 finger drive mine on the highway after the steering box replacement

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[Captain Morgan]

My Jeep is a 2024 with 10,000 miles and about 12,000 miles on the tires. I just ran my tires at about 29psi this morning over the course of 40 miles. I have to say, I think it’s pretty low for my tire size and load. Very mushy feeling despite it being a soft ride. I’m going to inflate to 31 cold and do a chalk test. 36/37 psi feels very hard and overinflated so I’m guessing my bracketted ideal range is around 31/32 psi. I’ll try to confirm it later today. Thanks for all your help. This is great information in a world I never thought about since before owning a Jeep.

 

[mgroeger]

My Jeep is a 2024 with 10,000 miles and about 12,000 miles on the tires. I just ran my tires at about 29psi this morning over the course of 40 miles. I have to say, I think it’s pretty low for my tire size and load. Very mushy feeling despite it being a soft ride. I’m going to inflate to 31 cold and do a chalk test. 36/37 psi feels very hard and overinflated so I’m guessing my bracketted ideal range is around 31/32 psi. I’ll try to confirm it later today. Thanks for all your help. This is great information in a world I never thought about since before owning a Jeep.

Did you buy your tires used?

 

[Captain Morgan]

Did you buy your tires used?

No, bought new.

 

[mgroeger]

No, bought new.

You said 10k on Jeep and 12k on tires

 

[Captain Morgan]

You said 10k on Jeep and 12k on tires

I had these wheels and tires on a 2dr JL that I traded in on my JLU.

 

[mgroeger]

I had these wheels and tires on a 2dr JL that I traded in on my JLU.

I thought you were a time traveler or something.

 

[jeepingib]

I thought you were a time traveler or something.

Two thousand of those miles were while driving in reverse!

 

[2019JLUS]

My Jeep is a 2024 with 10,000 miles and about 12,000 miles on the tires. I just ran my tires at about 29psi this morning over the course of 40 miles. I have to say, I think it’s pretty low for my tire size and load. Very mushy feeling despite it being a soft ride. I’m going to inflate to 31 cold and do a chalk test. 36/37 psi feels very hard and overinflated so I’m guessing my bracketted ideal range is around 31/32 psi. I’ll try to confirm it later today. Thanks for all your help. This is great information in a world I never thought about since before owning a Jeep.

That’s odd, 2024’s should have the new cast iron steering box already. The only things left to check would be:

• Tire Issues: Uneven tire wear, improper tire pressure (recommended 36-40 PSI), or mismatched tire types/sizes can cause wander. Larger aftermarket tires or aggressive tread patterns amplify this.
• Alignment Problems: Incorrect toe-in (ideal is ~0.2° total), camber, or caster angles (factory caster ~4.2°) can lead to drift. Lift kits or suspension mods often misalign these.
• Worn Suspension Components: Loose or worn tie rods, ball joints, or control arm bushings (common with heavy off-road use) can create play, causing vague steering.
• Track Bar Issues: A loose or misadjusted track bar (front axle) can allow lateral axle movement, leading to wander, especially on lifted vehicles.
• Steering Damper: A failing or inadequate steering damper (stock or aftermarket) may not properly counteract road feedback, contributing to drift.

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