Steering angle
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Steering angle
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mylittlecj5
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One thing you can do to assist in tight areas, is install a variable ratio steering box in place of the stock one. It will make the steering react better to the slow RPMs of the engine and the slow wheels speeds.
You could also adjust the steering stops on the front axle (not really recommended if you don't know what your doing), or put skinnier tires on the front to lessen drag and let you turn easier.
Or maybe put narrower wheels on the CJ. or change the backspacing.
Or maybe shorten the wheelbase some?
You could also adjust the steering stops on the front axle (not really recommended if you don't know what your doing), or put skinnier tires on the front to lessen drag and let you turn easier.
Or maybe put narrower wheels on the CJ. or change the backspacing.
Or maybe shorten the wheelbase some?
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The steering angle - so when you turn the front wheel all the way one direction you are hoping to get it to turn a sharper angle. That's not easily done. As MyLittleCJ5 mentioned you could try to adjust the steering stops. These threaded stops prevent the steering knuckle from turning too far. You want to be careful. The factory knows how far the jeep can steer better than you. Turn the wheel as far as possible and see if the tire has more room before hitting the leaf spring. If there is room you might be able to adjust the stop a little.