It's so easy to do yourself:Dealership says that Jeep is aligned perfectly straight. But in order to fix the crooked steering wheel, I need a new track bar. Does that seem right ?
So does that mean the drag link is the problem? I thought it was a bit odd that they wanted me to install a new track bar. ( then again it is the dealership)It's so easy to do yourself:
Go to the 32:40 minute mark . Ish . Track bar will do nothing .
Just adjust the drag linkSo does that mean the drag link is the problem? I thought it was a bit odd that they wanted me to install a new track bar. ( then again it is the dealership)
Might take it to a local mom and pop shop to get the drag link adjusted.
No, the engine doesnt need to be running when adjusting the drag link. However, its helpful to have someone watch the steering wheel as u turn/adjust the drag link so they can tell when to stop turning it when the steering wheel is straightened. What u should is get the Jeep to drive in a straight line for however many feet you need, dont need to go fast at all. If the alignment is fine, it should track straight and let the sterring wheel turn where it wants. Once its running straight, then park it and adjust the drag link until the steering wheel is straight. Thats what I didOk that does look pretty simple. Thanks for the help.
Should the engine be running when this is done?
Also the wheel seems to be straight when still, it’s when I get on the highway that it feels like it have to keep the wheel slightly to the left in order to go straight.
You shouldnt need a new track bar with a 1.5” spacer lift. An adjustable track bar tho just centers the axle. It turns/adjusts like the drag link does. I did this also on my JK when I put a 2.5” coil lift on it. You can visibly see how off center it was by looking at the edge of tire and edge of fender flare for example. Thts what I used anyway. But again, you shouldn’t even need one..When is it necessary to install a new track bar? After how much lift?
I appreciate all the feedback. One more question, is it clockwise right, counter left? The direction the wheel turns in conjunction with the nut.No, the engine doesnt need to be running when adjusting the drag link. However, its helpful to have someone watch the steering wheel as u turn/adjust the drag link so they can tell when to stop turning it when the steering wheel is straightened. What u should is get the Jeep to drive in a straight line for however many feet you need, dont need to go fast at all. If the alignment is fine, it should track straight and let the sterring wheel turn where it wants. Once its running straight, then park it and adjust the drag link until the steering wheel is straight. Thats what I did
on my previous JK. May e this is covered in that video but I didnt watch it..
You shouldnt need a new track bar with a 1.5” spacer lift. An adjustable track bar tho just centers the axle. It turns/adjusts like the drag link does. I did this also on my JK when I put a 2.5” coil lift on it. You can visibly see how off center it was by looking at the edge of tire and edge of fender flare for example. Thts what I used anyway. But again, you shouldn’t even need one..