“Thunk” sound while steering

[Moab]

So this is new. Not the typical wander, death wobble crap.
Recently (past 3 days) I’m getting a
“thunk” like sound while turning the steering wheel and at the same time the “feel” is like a dead spot. It’s momentary. And it varies in the position of the wheel. Not always in the same direction/location of wheel position.
It has had it steering box TSB already performed and has been perfect. (1 year ago).
So I’ll be making a call to my dealership to see what they diagnose. I already crawled under the front and inspected what i could. Torqued down a few Nuts and bolts that i found needing attention.
Nothing critical mind you.
Curious if anyone else experienced this and had it resolved.
Cheers.

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[Moab]

Well, well, well… Jeep peeps at my dealership state I need another steering box. It’s leaking as well. Looks like my replacement snuck past QC.
Sting goes in next week. Fingers crossed this one will do it.
Cheers

 

[Moab]

Ok so we had the original aluminum steering box replaced with the TSB issue.
The replacement steel one was a major improvement ,at least to me. Then about a month ago I was getting a intermittent “thunk” sound. As well as when I think about it now, almost
Like a delay in steering input response.
Dealer had the Sting yesterday for service. The box was indeed leaking.
New one is in. Amazing what a proper steering system feels like. It’s like a brand new Jeep. It now tracks perfectly, no more constant corrections. Wheel returns to center after making a turn.
I no longer have to coax it back. Quiet as can be.
Right, that’s my experience.
Cheers

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