1982 Jeep CJ7 Steering Drift

Tiny
JANTHONY
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  • 1982 JEEP CJ7
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
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  • 90,000 MILES
I have had steerring issues since owning this C-J. When driving it is almost impossible to hold a straight line in the road. There is no return to center with the steering wheel, if I turn left and let go, the wheel will stay left. I have had the steering box replaced and steering shaft replaced. This helped almost none. It is borderline dangerous to drive, hope someone can help.
Friday, November 21st, 2008 AT 1:23 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

The self centering is part of the alignment design, so I would be checking the alignment and also for a seized or very tight ball joint or tie rod end, start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Friday, November 21st, 2008 AT 6:01 PM

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