Topic: Problems with Steering. Driving me nuts (Read 6054 times)

ryanburger · « **on:** April 26, 2009, 10:27:02 AM »

4" Skyjacker lift completed 1 year ago and OK but in last 4 months steering getting heavier and difficult to keep on straight. Topped up power steering fluid. At rest doesn't look like much play. Mechanic tightened steering box up ( too much initially - locked steering) then found part of problem to be extension arm from lift kit coming loose. Bracket welded to axle helped. Still wierd steering though. When cornering and changing from right to left, it suddenly becomes light and clunky not smooth like it use too. Mechanic says ? box problem but new one £1500. Could it be anything else before shelling out for this? Could it be steering pump, steering shaft u joints

Please help

Tragic · « **Reply #1 on:** April 26, 2009, 11:47:24 AM »

Could be the two small UJs in the steering column, they do seize up and make the steering notchy. Don't go shelling out £1500 for a new box, good second hand ones are about for about £100

Oh, and welcome to a fellow YJ owner! =D>

ryanburger · « **Reply #2 on:** April 26, 2009, 04:24:00 PM »

Cheers for that . Will check out. Any idea where I get replacement UJ and or £100 steering boxes?

Ryan

daggie · « **Reply #3 on:** April 26, 2009, 05:33:17 PM »

has the castor angle been corrected?

Mike Pavelin · « **Reply #4 on:** April 26, 2009, 05:57:18 PM »

An XJ steering box should fit.

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