TJ steering wheel
 

Bought a re-man steering gear box, and had it installed by the $tealer,
$81.00, could not pass up that deal!
But the steering wheel is ~5 deg. off or so... is that just a drag link
adjust, or should the steering shaft be turned on the box a bit?

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i

Re: TJ steering wheel
 

Yes, it could be just the drag link or the wheel should be adjusted on the
box. Take it back.




"JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:bP4Ue.643$am.495@news01.roc.ny...
> Bought a re-man steering gear box, and had it installed by the $tealer,
> $81.00, could not pass up that deal!
> But the steering wheel is ~5 deg. off or so... is that just a drag link
> adjust, or should the steering shaft be turned on the box a bit?
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
> 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
> 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
> 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
> D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
> Warn X8000i
>
>

Re: TJ steering wheel
 

Yes, it could be just the drag link or the wheel should be adjusted on the
box. Take it back.




"JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:bP4Ue.643$am.495@news01.roc.ny...
> Bought a re-man steering gear box, and had it installed by the $tealer,
> $81.00, could not pass up that deal!
> But the steering wheel is ~5 deg. off or so... is that just a drag link
> adjust, or should the steering shaft be turned on the box a bit?
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
> 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
> 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
> 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
> D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
> Warn X8000i
>
>

Re: TJ steering wheel
 

Yes, it could be just the drag link or the wheel should be adjusted on the
box. Take it back.




"JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:bP4Ue.643$am.495@news01.roc.ny...
> Bought a re-man steering gear box, and had it installed by the $tealer,
> $81.00, could not pass up that deal!
> But the steering wheel is ~5 deg. off or so... is that just a drag link
> adjust, or should the steering shaft be turned on the box a bit?
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
> 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
> 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
> 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
> D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
> Warn X8000i
>
>

Re: TJ steering wheel
 

Yes, it could be just the drag link or the wheel should be adjusted on the
box. Take it back.




"JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message
news:bP4Ue.643$am.495@news01.roc.ny...
> Bought a re-man steering gear box, and had it installed by the $tealer,
> $81.00, could not pass up that deal!
> But the steering wheel is ~5 deg. off or so... is that just a drag link
> adjust, or should the steering shaft be turned on the box a bit?
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
> 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
> 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
> 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
> D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
> Warn X8000i
>
>

Re: TJ steering wheel
 

Jeff Strickland did pass the time by typing:
> Yes, it could be just the drag link or the wheel should be adjusted on the
> box. Take it back.

Unless the alignment has changed the problem is the steering shaft to
box connection is out of whack. In a parking lot, drive straight and
let the wheel be whereever it needs to be. Now stop, and remove/reinstall
the steering shaft. (remember the connection bolt has to come all the way
out since it also acts as a pin)

You would still be better off having an alignment done but that should
get you close.

> "JimG" wrote ...
>> Bought a re-man steering gear box, and had it installed by the $tealer,
>> $81.00, could not pass up that deal!
>> But the steering wheel is ~5 deg. off or so... is that just a drag link
>> adjust, or should the steering shaft be turned on the box a bit?
>>
>> --
>> JimG
>> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
>> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
>> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
>> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
>> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
>> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>>
>> 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
>> 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
>> 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
>> D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
>> Warn X8000i

Re: TJ steering wheel
 

Jeff Strickland did pass the time by typing:
> Yes, it could be just the drag link or the wheel should be adjusted on the
> box. Take it back.

Unless the alignment has changed the problem is the steering shaft to
box connection is out of whack. In a parking lot, drive straight and
let the wheel be whereever it needs to be. Now stop, and remove/reinstall
the steering shaft. (remember the connection bolt has to come all the way
out since it also acts as a pin)

You would still be better off having an alignment done but that should
get you close.

> "JimG" wrote ...
>> Bought a re-man steering gear box, and had it installed by the $tealer,
>> $81.00, could not pass up that deal!
>> But the steering wheel is ~5 deg. off or so... is that just a drag link
>> adjust, or should the steering shaft be turned on the box a bit?
>>
>> --
>> JimG
>> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
>> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
>> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
>> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
>> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
>> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>>
>> 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
>> 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
>> 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
>> D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
>> Warn X8000i

Re: TJ steering wheel
 

Jeff Strickland did pass the time by typing:
> Yes, it could be just the drag link or the wheel should be adjusted on the
> box. Take it back.

Unless the alignment has changed the problem is the steering shaft to
box connection is out of whack. In a parking lot, drive straight and
let the wheel be whereever it needs to be. Now stop, and remove/reinstall
the steering shaft. (remember the connection bolt has to come all the way
out since it also acts as a pin)

You would still be better off having an alignment done but that should
get you close.

> "JimG" wrote ...
>> Bought a re-man steering gear box, and had it installed by the $tealer,
>> $81.00, could not pass up that deal!
>> But the steering wheel is ~5 deg. off or so... is that just a drag link
>> adjust, or should the steering shaft be turned on the box a bit?
>>
>> --
>> JimG
>> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
>> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
>> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
>> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
>> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
>> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>>
>> 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
>> 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
>> 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
>> D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
>> Warn X8000i

Re: TJ steering wheel
 

Jeff Strickland did pass the time by typing:
> Yes, it could be just the drag link or the wheel should be adjusted on the
> box. Take it back.

Unless the alignment has changed the problem is the steering shaft to
box connection is out of whack. In a parking lot, drive straight and
let the wheel be whereever it needs to be. Now stop, and remove/reinstall
the steering shaft. (remember the connection bolt has to come all the way
out since it also acts as a pin)

You would still be better off having an alignment done but that should
get you close.

> "JimG" wrote ...
>> Bought a re-man steering gear box, and had it installed by the $tealer,
>> $81.00, could not pass up that deal!
>> But the steering wheel is ~5 deg. off or so... is that just a drag link
>> adjust, or should the steering shaft be turned on the box a bit?
>>
>> --
>> JimG
>> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
>> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
>> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
>> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
>> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
>> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>>
>> 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
>> 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
>> 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
>> D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
>> Warn X8000i

Re: TJ steering wheel
 

> You would still be better off having an alignment done but that should
> get you close.
>

When they do a full alignment do they do a lock-to-lock symmetry? (same
turning radius left-to right?) I think the drag link controls that, right?

JimG

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:LT5Ue.2556$P34.479@okepread07...
> Jeff Strickland did pass the time by typing:
> > Yes, it could be just the drag link or the wheel should be adjusted on
the
> > box. Take it back.
>
> Unless the alignment has changed the problem is the steering shaft to
> box connection is out of whack. In a parking lot, drive straight and
> let the wheel be whereever it needs to be. Now stop, and remove/reinstall
> the steering shaft. (remember the connection bolt has to come all the way
> out since it also acts as a pin)
>
> You would still be better off having an alignment done but that should
> get you close.
>
> > "JimG" wrote ...
> >> Bought a re-man steering gear box, and had it installed by the $tealer,
> >> $81.00, could not pass up that deal!
> >> But the steering wheel is ~5 deg. off or so... is that just a drag link
> >> adjust, or should the steering shaft be turned on the box a bit?
> >>
> >> --
> >> JimG
> >> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
> >> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
> >> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> >> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
> >> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> >> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
> >>
> >> 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
> >> 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
> >> 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
> >> D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
> >> Warn X8000i
>
>
>