Steering issues cured by installing new Steering gear box! (per TSB 08-074-20)

[2500 hd]

I'm having mine done tomorrow. I have been waiting on the part since Nov. 4.
I sure hope it drives better..

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[TJP]

Mine will be finished tomorrow. Fingers crossed.

no issues at dealer w 2.5” lift and 37”

 

[JeepCares]

Thanks for the response. I’m pretty sure it’s just from low power steering fluid but Jeep Berkeley wants me to bring it in next week to inspect.

Understood! If you need any more assistance, you know where to find us!

Kate
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[2500 hd]

Had mine done, I was at the dealer for about 6 hours.
Not sure if I can tell any difference.

 

[jlroman2]

Oh man, it drives like a dream. This RPM steering is solid! I can literally leave the steering wheel unattended on the highway and it will go straight. No dead spot, no loose steering.

I'm sure it will be AMAZING with the RPM steering.. post back here with your thoughts afterwards. I'm under the impression the stock steering linkage is responsible for some of the 'play' due to tie-rod flop. I'd be interested to hear how much more it improves.

 

[Rodeoflyer]

Oh man, it drives like a dream. This RPM steering is solid! I can literally leave the steering wheel unattended on the highway and it will go straight. No dead spot, no loose steering.

That's my next upgrade no doubt.

 

[Memcdowe]

My local AD performed the TSB on my 2020 JLUR today. Was at the dealership from 1-5. The drive home was in heavy traffic so I couldn’t test it at speed, but the dead spot is either gone or almost gone. Feels much tighter. I overcorrected several times being so used to the slop in the steering.

I’ll update with how it drives tomorrow. I drive all day as a Realtor so I’ll report back.

BTW, they sure made a mess installing this box! The Jeep was dripping fluid when I got home. (It was raining a bit) but it was washing out some of the fluid that was spilt. Got under the Jeep to look at there is fluid covering both sides of the engine bay lol. I know that’s a messy job. But clean up a bit, ya know? It’s a dang near $60k Jeep lol.

 

[Jeep&dogs]

@Redrockjk I know you were the first to do the gearbox update and you work at a dealer. Someone posted a few pages back about the flash not getting done correctly. They had a dealer look at the options report and it still showed 5YS and not the correct update to 70F. I have been having some issues with mine and it never really felt much different with the new box, I am wondering if maybe the dealer didn’t do the update right. I have a early built 20 and I am trying to figure out if there is a way to tell if title was done right? It sounds like the 20’s may be different from the 18-19? Any thoughts?

 

[Memcdowe]

Oh man, it drives like a dream. This RPM steering is solid! I can literally leave the steering wheel unattended on the highway and it will go straight. No dead spot, no loose steering.

My RPM steering is sitting in front of Jeep waiting for me to install it. Had their setup on theJKU I used to have as well. High quality product.

 

[Memcdowe]

@Redrockjk I know you were the first to do the gearbox update and you work at a dealer. Someone posted a few pages back about the flash not getting done correctly. They had a dealer look at the options report and it still showed 5YS and not the correct update to 70F. I have been having some issues with mine and it never really felt much different with the new box, I am wondering if maybe the dealer didn’t do the update right. I have a early built 20 and I am trying to figure out if there is a way to tell if title was done right? It sounds like the 20’s may be different from the 18-19? Any thoughts?

Seems when I read the TSB the last instructions were different for 18-19 vs 20. But the 20 already had the update and the upgraded aluminum box maybe?

 

[2500 hd]

Maybe they didn't flash my correctly, I can't tell any difference..

 

[Jeep&dogs]

Seems when I read the TSB the last instructions were different for 18-19 vs 20. But the 20 already had the update and the upgraded aluminum box maybe?

Yes, that’s what I am trying to figure out.I know for sure the box was replaced with the cast iron box, just questioning if the flash was done or if it was even necessary on the 20

 

[marcdm]

Dang - love those wheels. I have run the ProComp 7069 for years on a number of jeeps. Similar, but satin black. Those look like a like pattern in a graphite finish. Who makes those?

My local AD performed the TSB on my 2020 JLUR today. Was at the dealership from 1-5. The drive home was in heavy traffic so I couldn’t test it at speed, but the dead spot is either gone or almost gone. Feels much tighter. I overcorrected several times being so used to the slop in the steering.

I’ll update with how it drives tomorrow. I drive all day as a Realtor so I’ll report back.

BTW, they sure made a mess installing this box! The Jeep was dripping fluid when I got home. (It was raining a bit) but it was washing out some of the fluid that was spilt. Got under the Jeep to look at there is fluid covering both sides of the engine bay lol. I know that’s a messy job. But clean up a bit, ya know? It’s a dang near $60k Jeep lol.

 

[Memcdowe]

Dang - love those wheels. I have run the ProComp 7069 for years on a number of jeeps. Similar, but satin black. Those look like a like pattern in a graphite finish. Who makes those?

Hey thanks!
They are Quadratec Baja somethingorother. Lol. You’ll see them. I’ve been very happy with them. They weren’t expensive, and my tires hold bead all the way down to about 12psi before feeling wonky. 37x12.5r17

 

[californiajeeping]

Yes, that’s what I am trying to figure out.I know for sure the box was replaced with the cast iron box, just questioning if the flash was done or if it was even necessary on the 20

There are 2 different software updates per the TSB. From what I have read, some 2020s already have the 70f update and some don’t depending on the production date. I don’t know the specific date. Get the options report anyway so you can document all the different versions of software in your vehicle.

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