New JT Gladiator Steering Issue TSB 08-074-20 (for "Improved Steering Feel")

[jimbom]

I will try to post pics of my windshield - our trip to CO. The bugs were so bad twice my wife stopped and insisted I clean the glass....

Was on a trip up through Montana and Wyoming years ago. Had to clean the windshield multiple times between gas stops. Night fell and the headlights were useless. Learned then that whenever doing the windshield to clean the headlights as well.

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[ShadowsPapa]

Was on a trip up through Montana and Wyoming years ago. Had to clean the windshield multiple times between gas stops. Night fell and the headlights were useless. Learned then that whenever doing the windshield to clean the headlights as well.

No kidding - I had to do the same thing. The JT headlights are liken cups reaching out to catch as many bugs as possible.

 

[DaveL]

Try the LED headlights. Wonderful, until winter.
They're not hot enough to melt snow in winter and it accumulates on each headlight lens. .

 

[Trollboogie]

Toyfrog-

I tightened up the original steering box on my 2020 Mojave then added the longer Mopar front lower contro arms

The steering box adjustment made my steering inputs more precise during the wandering. Once the control arms were done no more wander and I wound up with nice driving truck.

Arms are cheap and my labor was free much satisfied now.

Make sure to keep an eye on tire pressure as the summer Temps rise as well.

Do you have the part numbers for the arms? Are they bolt-on for the Mojave? I think mine need a little more caster.

 

[trloh]

Genuine Mopar Front Lower Control Arm

68322798AA

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Ordered from allmoparparts.com used a code to get free shipping. Felt like I was stealing but very appreciative of the transaction. Looks like price might be up a buck or two in the last 6 weeks but still a bargain for the improvement in driving.

I sent a PM to member allmopartparts.com and requested a discount code received one for orders over 50 dollars. I encourage you to do the same the service was excellent.

Absolutely bolt in for Mojave 190 ft. lbs. torque so have the tools ready. I did it on the ground one side at a time no issues with lining up the bolt holes.

 

[Trollboogie]

Genuine Mopar Front Lower Control Arm

68322798AA

2​

Ordered from allmoparparts.com used a code to get free shipping. Felt like I was stealing but very appreciative of the transaction. Looks like price might be up a buck or two in the last 6 weeks but still a bargain for the improvement in driving.

I sent a PM to member allmopartparts.com and requested a discount code received one for orders over 50 dollars. I encourage you to do the same the service was excellent.

Absolutely bolt in for Mojave 190 ft. lbs. torque so have the tools ready. I did it on the ground one side at a time no issues with lining up the bolt holes.

Thanks so much! Like I said, I think the Mojave needs more caster. It's taller with more height. If It has the same arms as the other models, then it has less caster. I don't have lose steering, it just wanders a little. It's not real bad, but my wife's JL Rubicon is solid after the new steering gear and track bar.

 

[sandifer]

Thanks so much! Like I said, I think the Mojave needs more caster. It's taller with more height. If It has the same arms as the other models, then it has less caster. I don't have lose steering, it just wanders a little. It's not real bad, but my wife's JL Rubicon is solid after the new steering gear and track bar.

Yea...In my experience the Mojave drives/rides best with the caster right around 6...Added the AEV lift and the dealer aligned with the caster set at ~3.8...drive/ride was terrible....took it back and had them increase caster to 5.8 and the difference is night and day.....

 

[Trollboogie]

Thanks so much! Like I said, I think the Mojave needs more caster. It's taller with more height. If It has the same arms as the other models, then it has less caster. I don't have lose steering, it just wanders a little. It's not real bad, but my wife's JL Rubicon is solid after the new steering gear and track bar.

I just double described the height

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I just double described the height

Well, it's better than having a truck that's taller with less height. Maybe in the quantum world......

I assume you work for a the government department of redundancy department?
J/K
It's Friday........ oh, wait, big whoop, I'm retired.........

 

[trloh]

First trip on interstate planned this weekend with the improvements the longer lower arms made. Looking forward to judge the higher speed travel changes. Expecting a better experience.

 

[Trollboogie]

Genuine Mopar Front Lower Control Arm

68322798AA

2​

Ordered from allmoparparts.com used a code to get free shipping. Felt like I was stealing but very appreciative of the transaction. Looks like price might be up a buck or two in the last 6 weeks but still a bargain for the improvement in driving.

I sent a PM to member allmopartparts.com and requested a discount code received one for orders over 50 dollars. I encourage you to do the same the service was excellent.

Absolutely bolt in for Mojave 190 ft. lbs. torque so have the tools ready. I did it on the ground one side at a time no issues with lining up the bolt holes.

Just making sure..... It's the same part# for both sides? Right and left are the same?

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Just making sure..... It's the same part# for both sides? Right and left are the same?

Yes, they are identical, left and right. Same part number.

 

[Trollboogie]

Thank you

 

[trloh]

5 hour east-west trip and back last weekend.

Stability at interstate speeds (70-72) is better but had some issues. It was upper 90s and the tire pressure reached 41 on the stock Wildpeak M/T tires. Side wind was pushing gust near 20 mph. These two conditions causes the brick to be affected some but the overall improvement with the changes I have made were positive.

 

[2TH MVR]

Tried to read all 183 pages, but gave up. I have a '21 JTRD on order. Do all the 2021 JTs have the new steel steering box?

Thanks.

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