Steering Stabalizer
Steering Stabalizer
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Old Dog
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It MIGHT hide the real problem for awhile, but you really need to find the loosness.
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Loosness in the steering? I'm with Old Dog I don't think the steering stabiliser is the issue. A steering stabiliser can cover up some steering problems but not looseness.
I would look at tie rod ends and the steering gearbox.
I would look at tie rod ends and the steering gearbox.
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^^^ I agree also the ujoints in the steering shaft tend to wear and get sloppy over time especially if it is manual steering. Could aslo be the steering box to, again especially if its manual.
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Im going to have to get on the boat with everyone else. A stabilizer isnt your solution. Looks like your gonna have to give us the list of what youve done. That'll give us a foundation to build on. 
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Some pic's of the lift would help alot I bet.
O.K. Jeepsters,
I put a stabalizer on for now. It seems a general consensus that I have deeper problems in my steering so I will go through again and see what I can find. I thought that the fact I am running 35's was enough to justify the looseness in steering.
The lift is a 4 inch body lift. I did check all the mounts, shackels, spring mounts, U-bolts, and shocks to make sure they are straight and tight. I also lifted the front end and checked for loosness in the wheels, and all the linkage.
I will keep you posted.
Thanks for the help...
I put a stabalizer on for now. It seems a general consensus that I have deeper problems in my steering so I will go through again and see what I can find. I thought that the fact I am running 35's was enough to justify the looseness in steering.
The lift is a 4 inch body lift. I did check all the mounts, shackels, spring mounts, U-bolts, and shocks to make sure they are straight and tight. I also lifted the front end and checked for loosness in the wheels, and all the linkage.
I will keep you posted.
Thanks for the help...
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Wow a 4" body lift
You sure the steering is loose and not the body moving around. A 1" body lift is really all that is recommended.
Im hoping he just worded it wrong. Pics always help.
Wow a 4" body lift
Ok Ladies and gents,
The lift is a body and the blocks measure 3.5 inches. I am currently looking at suspension lifts... I have the 35's so it looks like if I go 4 inch I will have to go 33's unless I put a body lift on as well. This thread is getting somewhat off track so if you have any advice for a new Jeeper trying to get his CJ5 rollin I would appreciate it, otherwise I may be starting a new thread for my future lift once I find one.
As always thanks for the help... (I would upload pics but unfortuantely i got none at this time)
The lift is a body and the blocks measure 3.5 inches. I am currently looking at suspension lifts... I have the 35's so it looks like if I go 4 inch I will have to go 33's unless I put a body lift on as well. This thread is getting somewhat off track so if you have any advice for a new Jeeper trying to get his CJ5 rollin I would appreciate it, otherwise I may be starting a new thread for my future lift once I find one.
As always thanks for the help... (I would upload pics but unfortuantely i got none at this time)
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Hey guy, Just another opinion but I'd scrap the 3.5" body lift, not for any particular reason except I don't like them. Don't get me wrong, a good body lift kit is fine as long as you use a drop pitman arm -- and they do make great body lift kits! (I'll probably get ripped for that) I agree with you about a 4" lift for 35's, thats all you need unless your doing some really nasty rock dodging and chances are even then your only going to get a slight rub when steering or at the edges of your wheel openings and if your not to picky a cutoff wheel solves that problem. If I was to put a suspension lift kit on my CJ I'd opt for a 4" that replaces your front springs with YJ 2.5" springs. They tend to take some of the wander out of the steering. Another thing or two to remember is if your running wide (not tall) tires they do tend to magnify any little play in the front steering system and it's a Jeep, they don't handle like a Lamborgini. I think they handle better, especially in a foot of mud.
Just another opinion. And please keep us posted. Dave
Just another opinion. And please keep us posted. Dave
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I agree. Keep the body low. Keep everything low.
I disagree. A body lift shouldn't need a dropped pitman arm. The steering gearbox should stay in the OEM location on the frame. The steering wheel (along with the body) will be higher. Some people will get an extended steering shaft but when my body lift was installed the PO extended the steering shaft. They compress in a crash. You can drill out plastic plugs that hold the shaft at a set length. Usually that's not even necessary.
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I disagree. A body lift shouldn't need a dropped pitman arm. [/QUOTE]
OOPS!!
Dave's right - to many welding fumes!! Stock pitman arm - body lift - drop pitman arm for suspension lift.
OOPS!!
Dave's right - to many welding fumes!! Stock pitman arm - body lift - drop pitman arm for suspension lift.