1982 Jeep CJ7 Steering Drift

1982 JEEP CJ7
90,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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JANTHONY
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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.
Nov 21, 2008 at 1:23 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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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)
Nov 21, 2008 at 6:01 PM