Jeep Wandering? How to diagnose @ home!!!! Part 1.

Here is a quick video of how to diagnose steering issues in the comfort of your own driveway!!!

[@pureonyx5090]

Great video !!! And thank you for taking the time to do it in the rain ☔️

[@oscariturralde1270]

Great job

[@sensei1781]

If you got adjustable control arms, check your caster. I had < 1 degree of caster in my newly swapped HP Dana 30 on my Wrangler and my steering wheel felt like it had a deadzone and was flopping all over the place when I was trying to keep it centered. This was mainly on poorly paved roads, but also at higher speeds 65+, the Jeep was impossible to keep in a straight line. I extended my adjustable lowers to increase the caster angle, and it handles 100x better. I can drive thru backroads now without worrying about a bump throwing me into a ditch or oncoming traffic. And my steering wheel actually tries to stay centered just from the road force itself.

[@magneticnorseman]

Great. I found my problem now. I'll check out your link. Thx!

[@PreachTheGospel07]

Thanks for sharing, great video and even doing it in the rain.

[@sergiojoya4406]

Great info...thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@georgemullin7772]

Great video my 93 zj is all over the road I've completely built the bottom

[@MrTokz20]

Great video!! Do you have a link where to buy the product for jk?

[@user-jb9pb9vt9k]

Ty Matt

[@MrTokz20]

Do have a link where to buy the steering link for jk?

[@timwright7262]

What is this steering kit? I have a jeep that needs this

[@natem7832]

Do you have to install a track bar bracket on the Axel if you do the drag link on the top or called flip it?

[@American4wdOutfitters]

Yes

[@natem7832]

@@American4wdOutfitters what bracket would you recommend? I think I will be buying this kit.

[@American4wdOutfitters]

@@natem7832 rough country, synergy, Barnes, Artec, bunch of manufacturers make it. They all do the same thing, and bout the same quality

[@fabricioemmanuelli1115]

Sorry to ask, but is that tie rod and drive link better than the TerraFlex? And another question, is the jeep rubicon on 4 low supposed to be hard to steer? Because I believe I might have a problem when I am on 4 low, the steering gets way to tight

[@American4wdOutfitters]

I’m personally not a fan of tie rod end steering systems. I would rather have hime joint style. But, I would say “better” would be up to the customer. Everyone has their own opinion on this. I have seen countless tie rod failures and your basically screwed, but never a hime joint failure(to the point of being stranded).

[@American4wdOutfitters]

As far as the other question, yes, 4 low puts stress against the steering system, so you will feel more tension on the steering wheel. When driving normal and straight, you will only feel slight tension but it should still be easy to turn. Now when locker is on, or flexed out it will be extremely hard to turn due to the forces against your steering box(that’s why ppl get hydro assist)

[@fabricioemmanuelli1115]

@@American4wdOutfitters thanks sir!

[@fabricioemmanuelli1115]

@@American4wdOutfitters nice to know! Thanks again!

[@Gunz4President]

Very informative, does the same apply for a lifted WJ ?

[@American4wdOutfitters]

applies for anything with a solid front axle

[@American4wdOutfitters]

If you have death wobble, check out this video!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4qUdpd5bdh7aassi=5YwitBBgEDtlBRFf

[@richardneal1854]

2020 Jeep Gladiator... Does the factory warranty cover this?

[@American4wdOutfitters]

as long as everything is stock and your still in warranty yes

[@American4wdOutfitters]

bkfabworks17.com/products/07-18-jeep-jk-jku-1-ton-complete-steering-kit

[@s.q.p.rvictrix1950]

hi guys, I brow a 2014 jeep wrangler jk. my friend lifted before sale this jeep. 4 inch. lift kit. I have a 38 inches tires 15.5 wide. I think that was too big. I brow brand new 35 12.5 tires. new rin new alignment and balance. I brow new tie rod, jock rock. drag link jock rock and rubicon xpress track bar. the alignment say the jeep is ok 👍. but. when I hit the interstates, my jeep starts to go line side, I trying to pull in the line again an a few seconds go.to the other side. never have a vibration, steering wheel super soft no vibration. I have a new fox steering stabilizer 2.0 and still happen, this fox has 24 click of adjustment I'm using 14 of then. i never take this jeep for offroad. I don't have any idea why this happens. friend of mine have big tires amd stock suspensión and they are driving ok. some people say it is a caster problem. I need to push forward my axle. that is true?

[@American4wdOutfitters]

Lifted Jeeps will slowly move with the angle of the road(it’s normal) if your on the interstate, and it’s sloped to the right, if you were to let go of the steering wheel it will eventually start moving right out of the lane.

[@American4wdOutfitters]

Likewise, if your on a back road and the pavement is level, and you let go of the steering wheel, it will stay in the lane

[@georgemullin7772]

I still can't find the issue

[@American4wdOutfitters]

check out part 2 on our youtube channel

[@davidcolasurdo2282]

All these so called mechanics never ck the air in tires!!!

[@williamrogers.]

Nope.......everything is brand new and aligned.

[@American4wdOutfitters]

check out part 2 on our youtube channel

[@williamrogers.]

I HATE A!R TOOLS!!!!!!!!!!