jeep tj steering

[jerseyguy316]

hey everyone i need some advice so i have an 01 tj sport with a 4" lift on (almost bald) 33's getting new tires soon but hear is my problem im feeling my jeep feel less and less stable at highway speed there is also some play in the wheel (1/8 turn) and seems to favor the right side of the road on the gas and left on the brakes does anyone have advice to help stabilize my ride? Any help will be much appreciated!

 

[Jester32]

Sounds like track bar and possibly control arm bushings might be wearing. I would have a close look at everything. And replace as needed

 

[Jester32]

Possibly adjust the steering gear as well

 

[steady.foot]

Bald tires will do some funny things. Do you have a locker? Sometimes that will pull one way or another. A loose or worn track bar bushing could make it pull under acceleration or brakeing.

 

[Morris01TJ]

I had the same problem. It is your lower control arms. With your car parked and in gear. Grab each tire one by one and rock the jeep forward and backwards. While doing this look at the control arm where it connects to the frame. If it moves any it is bad. I will bet you will find one or two that moves more then the others. You can replace these bushing for about $20 each yourself.