What did you do TO your Gladiator today? [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS, NO GUN TALK]

[Alabama Mud Machine]

Did a slight adjustment on the alignment today. Took it from 2° of toe in to 4.5° and finally re centered the steering wheel.

It takes a lot less input to stay between the lines now at 70mph, but it still has a slight pull to the right when you let go of the wheel.

If you're riding in the right-hand lane, that will happen. Roads are crowned in the middle, between the right and left lanes to keep water from sitting on them. So, if you're cruising down the road in the right-hand lane, it should try to slightly push the vehicle towards the right, because of the the natural grade of the road.

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[CenteraK]

If you're riding in the right-hand lane, that will happen. Roads are crowned in the middle, between the right and left lanes to keep water from sitting on them. So, if you're cruising down the road in the right-hand lane, it should try to slightly push the vehicle towards the right, because of the the natural grade of the road.

Unfortunately, it pulls to the right even on completely level ground. I have tested it out in several different places.

It pulled pretty bad when I drove it off the lot 13 months ago but I was so excited that I just chalked it up to the wind and made the trek home. I had a leveling kit and 35s waiting for me in the garage when I got home, so I haven't tried taking it to a dealer to look at because I'm sure they will just attribute it to the aftermarket parts.

I'm going to take it to an independent shop and have them check all 4 wheels for alignment. I haven't done it yet because I keep tinkering (adding more goodies) with the suspension.

 

[Alabama Mud Machine]

Unfortunately, it pulls to the right even on completely level ground. I have tested it out in several different places.

It pulled pretty bad when I drove it off the lot 13 months ago but I was so excited that I just chalked it up to the wind and made the trek home. I had a leveling kit and 35s waiting for me in the garage when I got home, so I haven't tried taking it to a dealer to look at because I'm sure they will just attribute it to the aftermarket parts.

I'm going to take it to an independent shop and have them check all 4 wheels for alignment. I haven't done it yet because I keep tinkering (adding more goodies) with the suspension.

Exactly what happened to me! I thought, maybe I'm just too used to my heavy-set rack & pinion in my 2017 Mustang GT Performance Pack that I had just traded-in for my JTR that evening. And while SOME of that was wind, and [lack of] aerodynamics, most of it was the damn steering being that loose and with that much play. I've had solid-axle trucks my entire life, and learned to drive on a 1961 IH Scout 80 when I was a kid...And that was in the 90's so it was good and worn-out. And my JTR still felt looser. Mine got a lot better after installing my 2.5" spacer lift, and having the front-end realigned by a professional shop. But it still had some oversteer and was a bit too light and easily affected by the road (I like heavy steering, like a true sports car, where you feel the road, and know you're in control of what the vehicle does).

Have you replaced the stock steering stabilizer with a Fox TS 2.0? I bought this exact model, and it made a HUGE difference. Night & day from before.

They used the wrong picture (1st picture), but it's the right model number, and you get the right one when you order it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PFGHMB6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[CenteraK]

Exactly what happened to me! I thought, maybe I'm just too used to my heavy-set rack & pinion in my 2017 Mustang GT Performance Pack that I had just traded-in for my JTR that evening. And while SOME of that was wind, and [lack of] aerodynamics, most of it was the damn steering being that loose and with that much play. I've had solid-axle trucks my entire life, and learned to drive on a 1961 IH Scout 80 when I was a kid...And that was in the 90's so it was good and worn-out. And my JTR still felt looser. Mine got a lot better after installing my 2.5" spacer lift, and having the front-end realigned by a professional shop. But it still had some oversteer and was a bit too light and easily affected by the road (I like heavy steering, like a true sports car, where you feel the road, and know you're in control of what the vehicle does).

Have you replaced the stock steering stabilizer with a Fox TS 2.0? I bought this exact model, and it made a HUGE difference. Night & day from before.

They used the wrong picture (1st picture), but it's the right model number, and you get the right one when you order it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PFGHMB6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I will have to take a look at that stabilizer. I'm on the fence about going with a MC lift, once I make up my mind I will have to try that out as well! Thank you.

 

[Alabama Mud Machine]

I will have to take a look at that stabilizer. I'm on the fence about going with a MC lift, once I make up my mind I will have to try that out as well! Thank you.

Lift or no lift, that stabilizer will work either way, and will be a huge upgrade, especially with a lift and bigger tires.

 

[Deleted member 31576]

thoughts so far on it?

I’m divided. It has a higher end pitch then I’m used to. My tundra has a true dual exhaust which is very deep sounding even at higher rpm - but it’s a bigger engine. The cat back on the Jeep is just different.

 

[Deleted member 31576]

installed Mopar sun bonnet.

Is that waterproof or just a shade material?

 

[wiredup60]

I’m divided. It has a higher end pitch then I’m used to. My tundra has a true dual exhaust which is very deep sounding even at higher rpm - but it’s a bigger engine. The cat back on the Jeep is just different.

I have similar thoughts. I had a F150 with deep dual exhaust, put a flowmaster cat back on my JT and it reminds me a little of a rice burner. When you step on it, sounds ok, but just normal exceleration it's a little too high pitched for me. It is cool when you get a little gurgel upon braking though.

 

[Cobraj]

new Decal
'MERICA!

 

[Timdog]

To me, $800 is a fair price for that lift. $1,200 seems pushing it, and retail at $1,600 is grossly overpriced for what it is...It's 100% non-adjustable.

Funny thing is I’m up in Canada & I bought it from the Chrysler dealership so that was even more reassuring

 

[Mopar King]

Funny thing is I’m up in Canada & I bought it from the Chrysler dealership so that was even more reassuring

Man thats nuts....I paid $1200 installed for my 2" Mopar lift from the dealer. They may have done it at cost considering I ordered a $65k truck from them though.

 

[Timdog]

Looks like you got a great deal as well

 

[DaveFrat]

285/75 R18 Cooper Discoverer AT3 which measures about 34.8 in diameter

3.73 gearing?

 

[rvillano8188]

I’m divided. It has a higher end pitch then I’m used to. My tundra has a true dual exhaust which is very deep sounding even at higher rpm - but it’s a bigger engine. The cat back on the Jeep is just different.

Would you have stayed stock now knowing what you do?

 

[jpfreak]

Installed a Quadratec QRC stubby bumper and trimmed off the frame horns for a cleaner look. I really like this bumper. I need to pick a winch next.

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