What do you need to know about YJ steering?
You don’t want your steering to go out on you while rounding a dangerous curve, or bouncing down a bumpy off-road. You want complete control over your YJ for those tricky jumps and tricks. Control is what you’ll get with our Jeep Wrangler YJ steering assemblies.
Are there steering problems in the Jeep Wrangler JL?
These steering problems have been coming on since 2018 and two years later, there hasn’t been an official recall to rectify it. Because it’s such a ‘hit and miss’ affair, it’s hard to know which models to avoid when buying a used Jeep Wrangler JL. You’ll have to test drive it first to check for any of the above-mentioned symptoms.
Why is my steering wheel still turning easily?
If the steering wheel still turns easily, the steering is not at fault. Possible Cause #5: Body or frame is bent or misaligned. … Excessive play occurs when there is extra movement in the steering wheel without response or movement in the front wheels. Too much play can reduce your ability to steer accurately, or even control the vehicle.
What causes steering to wander from one side of the road?
Problem: Steering Wander. Wander is a vehicle’s tendency to to drift from one side of the road to the other. Possible Cause #1: Mismatched tires or uneven tire pressure. Possible Cause #2: Linkage binding or insufficiently lubricated.
If the steering wheel still turns easily, the steering is not at fault. Possible Cause #5: Body or frame is bent or misaligned. … Excessive play occurs when there is extra movement in the steering wheel without response or movement in the front wheels. Too much play can reduce your ability to steer accurately, or even control the vehicle.
When does the steering wheel return to center?
Typically, the wheel will return to center position once the driver releases it. If return is slow, or requires you to manually move the steering wheel back to center, you should focus on these areas:
Do you need a spring over axle on a YJ?
But the rear driveshaft on a YJ is extremely short. Close attention must be given to this area to prevent vibrations and u-joint failures. On the front perches, you’ll simply want them welded parallel to the stock perches underneath.
What are the common causes of steering problems?
Bottom line is, you need to track down the root cause of the problem before you begin to fix poor steering performance. We’ve covered oversteer and understeer as separate issues, but we’ve included 10 other common steering problems and their likely causes below.