steering problems

[burntscrotum]

Hello out there, the more I look into this, the more common this problem is. My 79 cj handles bad. Wonders, over corrects, the rougher the road the worse the effects. I replaced tie rod ends, checked the bearings, added a stabilizer, and yesterday put a new steering box on it. all this did no good. I also checked the tow in and theres about 1/8 in. I have 33's on it and the wear is even. The only thing I can think of now is getting rid of the lift shackles, and maybe doing a spring over lift instead. I have had 2 other cj's with lifts and bigger tires so I know this thing should steer way better. I have big plans for this Jeep, but I need to solve this issue first. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks DT

 

[mtnwhlr]

Lift shackles throw your caster off and will make it handle badly It could be some of your problem

 

[Jawbox]

Did you check the steering shaft as well?

 

[burntscrotum]

Yes the shaft seems tight. I'm wondering about the caster. How many degrees out of verticle should the upper and lower ball joints be, and rotated forward or back?

 

[Petescj]

Moved to the proper forum for the guy with the interesting screen name.

 

[Old Dog]

How big are the lift shcakles? Is that the only lift you have?

 

[Old Dog]

I'm wondering about the caster. How many degrees out of verticle should the upper and lower ball joints be, and rotated forward or back?

about 8* and the bottom ball joint would be closer to the front bumper.

 

[CJ]

Did you see this thread? -->> http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f99/troubleshooting-correcting-your-steering-4106/

 

[NorthwestCJer]

Too far towed in or out!
especially if you just changed the ends.