Sloppy steering

[WaterDR]

Gladiator complaints about sloppy or wondering steering. Most of this I am convinced is a design issue related to a solid front axle.

My overland seem fine...no issues. Yea...it’s not a Porsche.

The fixes seem to be installing braces, stabilizers and tightening the steering box.

frankly....no data...but I think most of us would benefit from a tighter box




Has anyone done this mod and not the others? Did it work on its own?

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[Factoid]

This is becoming the new, “What is the best oil?” thread.

 

[CMac]

My last jeep had a solid axle and, egad, leaf springs and steered like it was on a rail.

Im thinking lousy parts, design, execution or just a combination of all three.

 

[WK2JT]

Motor Trend just reviewed the diesel Wangler and at the end of the article mentioned updates to the steering. Fuel for the fire...

https://www.motortrend.com/cars/jee...ngler-unlimited-rubicon-ecodiesel-first-test/

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