I feel like for many, this will be a never ending wild goose chase to fix something that's very probably just the nature of the design.
Could be... only way to find outis for someone to start swapping out componenets on their dime. And i aint talkin steering stabilzers either...
Exactly!! We took my wifes '19 JLU the other day to Christmas dinner. First time I drove it on the highway for any considerable distance. My DD is a '17 GC SRT, so that is my point of reference....Does the JLU drift on the highway? Of course it does. Just look at the design. It is a brick with solid axles, getting propelled down the highway by an engine that is barely strong enough for the job. Add failing road beds (causing pavement ruts), expansion joints and overall poor road conditions and you get what you get.
On the highway going 75mph with my falcon shocks at their softest settings made my steering feel very lethargic at times. When I changed them to firm, it completely transformed the steering and rebound dampening. It's absolutely affected by the Jeep being a Jeep, imho. Obviously outside of some of the problems others were facing.
This reasoning is all the more proof that you should test at highway speeds before accepting delivery and plunking down 40k of your cold hard earned cash. Some dealers and mechanics will use this very same reasoning that it’s “a Jeep thing” and you’ll be stuck to deal with a defective steering system yourself. It’s already been established by members on this forum who have owned 5 plus wranglers including CJs YJs TJs JKs and even some who are big rig truck drivers who have said that the JLs with bad steering are the WORST steering vehicles they have driven in their life. So thanks again OP for the recommendation to test before buying, I certainly will be doing so.
The purpose of the posting is to help others use the "I'm not signing for this until it is fixed" leverage. I've received several public and private messages thanking me for the info. There are different levels of drifting. Some drifting is fine and the way it is. Drifting so bad that the Jeep dealership says and agrees "this is dangerous, I'm getting you a rental until this is fixed", is not "a Jeep thing. Mine is fixed, but just trying to help others by sharing the info. Have a great day! Keep replying to this thread to keep it at the top of the category, it helps more people to read it. There are now 3,464 views! Awesome!
You are welcome, and thank you. The more comments, positive and negative on this thread, the more it keeps floating to the top of the category, so thanks everyone for all comments. Keep them coming.
Yup, death shimmy or excessive drifting on a new un-lifted wrangler should not be occurring. I did test mine out well (and spent a good amount of time looking at welds and steering, like buying a used 4x4), and handling was fine for 6 months, then the death shimmy started at 1500 miles stock suspension (defective stabilizer appears to weird out in cold... time will tell additional issues I am sure).
Definitely see your point though. Didnt mean it to be rude in any way when i posted. I will def keep this post updated on anything similar that will occur. I am at 3600miles now. Once the 7-8k comes around and if it does happen. Will keep the community posted.
When did you order, if you don't mind my asking?
