Can a bad steering box cause wobble?
No. Your steering box will have ZERO bearing on whether or not you will have death wobble. Death wobble is caused by loose or damaged steering components, however, it can also be caused by incorrectly installing steering or suspension parts.
What causes wandering in steering on a jeep?
Visually inspect for any movement in the lower and upper ball joints of the Jeep. Any play or knocking feeling from top to bottom indicates a bad ball joint, which will need to be replaced. Bad ball joints will cause a vehicle to become out of alignment and cause a wandering in the steering.
What causes the idler arm to come out of the steering box?
With a parallelogram steering system–the kind with a Pitman arm coming out of the steering box–you may see the idler or Pitman arm moving up and down. Or you may notice slop in the tie-rod ends or perhaps more rotational action going into the steering box than coming out.
Is there a true fix for the steering / wandering issue?
I upgraded to 35″ KO2’s and their tread pattern was the root cause of my steering issues. Your stock tires were probably Michelin’s and if you look at your tread it’s pretty much straight grooves which allows the tires to track nice and straight.
How can I get my Jeep to stop wandering?
Place your hand on the tie rod, which connects the steering knuckles to the steering rack or steering arm. Ask an assistant to wiggle the wheel and tire on the same side of the vehicle as you are positioned. Ask him to wiggle the wheel from side to side, placing his hands on the front and rear treads of the tires.
Visually inspect for any movement in the lower and upper ball joints of the Jeep. Any play or knocking feeling from top to bottom indicates a bad ball joint, which will need to be replaced. Bad ball joints will cause a vehicle to become out of alignment and cause a wandering in the steering.
Place your hand on the tie rod, which connects the steering knuckles to the steering rack or steering arm. Ask an assistant to wiggle the wheel and tire on the same side of the vehicle as you are positioned. Ask him to wiggle the wheel from side to side, placing his hands on the front and rear treads of the tires.
What causes a jeep to go out of alignment?
Bad ball joints will cause a vehicle to become out of alignment and cause a wandering in the steering. Ball joints are the main link between the steering and suspension. Use a flashlight to see if necessary. Remove the front wheel from the Jeep and visually inspect the front brake assembly.
Where is the tie rod on a Jeep Cherokee?
Lay beneath the front end of the Jeep just inside the front wheel area, on either side of the vehicle. Place your hand on the tie rod, which connects the steering knuckles to the steering rack or steering arm.