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Nu2Jeeps:
I recently bought my 16' JKU about a month ago, and noticed that i was drifting right. I called the dealership (not a Jeep dealer) and they aligned it. It still wasnt right so i went back and they checked it again.
I still drift right and feel as though i am applying a little pressure to the steering wheel (to the left) as I drive). It honestly feels like there is a slight bit of "play" in the wheel.
I dont have a lift, but i am not sure if there are spacers to level it.
Any thoughts? Caster or pinion issues? but would that be the case without a lift?
Thanks for the insight and help.
Blue J:
Jk's seem to steer better with a little toe. Could just be that you are running tire pressures at what the factory recommends. Try letting some air out by 5 pounds and see if it steers better?
What tires are on the jeep now? My Nitto Trail Grapplers used to wander a bit.
Lifting and getting bigger tires will make "a little bit of play" seem normal.
8lugLJ:
even with only spacers it needs track bars to steer straight
Nu2Jeeps:
thanks for the information guys, i really do appreciate it.
I have Nitto Grapler G2 tires, 33"
I will get into a jeep dealership and let them check it out, since it is still under warranty for a few months. Hopefully they will not find something more wrong, and we can fix the toe and talk about track bars.
have a great long weekend of wheeling!
tjsahara00:
My 2016 JKU that I drive now is a mall crawler with a lift
and 35's. After I bought it in January I went ahead and
bought lifetime alignment from Tires Plus. Every time I
have the wheels rotated I get them to check and adjust
the alignment if needed. Money well spent..........
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