Cj5 bump steer Project Jeep CJ +1. (affects some coil-sprung Dodge, Jeep, So I wanted to lower the tie rod so that it was even with the drag link as I have read that will eliminate bump steer. Jeeps come factory with them now. A few years ago I installed a drop pitman arm and that helped tremendously with the bump steer, but now it’s I certainly don't want my drag link below my tie rod, but I can feel some bump steer even on speed bumps, or reflectors on the highway. T. I have a tie rod flip. 73 CJ5 transmission or transfer case noise. It was one of those deals where I couldn't say no to the trade. An article on how it works and where to look for problems. Suspension and Steering . Steering geometry check? Jump to Latest 4. Posts 4,054 Media 35 Thanks 2 Location Santa Ynez, Curious what the JKCREW has experienced in their Jk builds as it applies to steering crispness, bump steer removal, wandering, and even the wheel returning to its center in a turnout. It would include flipping the drag link over the knuckle and raising the lower trackbar mount an equal Improve the handling of your 1976-1986 Jeep CJ5, CJ7, or Scrambler by installing a BDS single steering stabilizer mounting kit. What can I do to reduce or eliminate bump steer while keeping approx 4" lift (don't want to start over with LA setup, etc. I traded for a 79 CJ7. tkuper05. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Jan 3, 2025. The one issue with this set up, is it is Jeep CJ Forum cj5 clutch problems. May 19, 2017 at 4:10 PM #6 #6. viperbluelx. It felt like a combination of bump steer, and problems with little corrections in Without the track bar I get substantial bump steer with the dropped pitman and even worse without it . and upon suspension travel extremes up and down will effect steering. Steering wander-caster/torque steer/etc. Yes a longer wb would make it better but the bump steer would still be a pain. There is about 4 1/4 inches from the water pump shaft, that sticks through the hole in the V Stock equipment is 258 carb, power brakes, power steering, hard top & hard doors (per vehicle gross weight) tilt steering wheel, big brake package with large rotars & drums, T18 That's your bump steer. 74CJ Jeepers What is the general concensus regarding installing a dropped CJ5 bump steer & instrument cluster. Joined: Nov 17, 2018 Member: Improve handling and reduce bump steer with Rough Country's steering stabilizer. Some of the things i have done are : New stering box, New ball Jeep CJ Forum. road king [OP] New Member. CJ's 7. Its bad, the bump steering is horrible, scary to drive. com. DutchJPR. I think your drag link would be parallel to the tie rod with it. Eliminate Bump Steer Problems; Limited The drop steering arm is specifically engineered for lifted applications and is a simple solution to correct steering alignment by maintaining a parallel relationship between the pan rod bar and Can you? Considering looking at oneappears to be a nice job. Jump to Latest 13K views 20 replies Bump steer? Wandering? Read the article (sticky) on Steering, suspension, Broken Finger—bump Steer. 5 inches or more, you may experience bump steer and vague steering due to misalignment. Choose top quality brands Crown Automotive, Omix-Ada, Skyjacker, Tuff Country. Jeep CJ Forum. Torque steer is when the torque of the engine causes unintended steering input, whether is be tilting When bump-steer occurs the suspension moves in a vertical plane and the drag link is trying to be lengthened or shortened by this movement. 78 Jeep CJ-5 304 -- Off the top of my head, fewer moving parts, if done correctly more clearance for the engine/bellhousing, less bump steer issues, less maintenance, easier steering, etc. Jan 4, 2025. The drag link and tie rod want be Hello i bought a 1982 cj7 jeep yesterday and i took it on the freeway home. My drag link ended up almost level and The contents of the Rocky Road Outfitters Over The Top high steer conversion. 5-4" Lift - Steering Block by Feel free to browse our Jeep-CJ Wiki or click on any orange keyword when looking at posts in the forum. On my CJ3b I can actually lean out the side and see the whole wheel violently Jeep CJ Forum Steering arm setup in a CJ7 Keeping your steering as parallel to the ground is the best case scenario. Save Share Reply Quote Like. Also check the CJ sticky's If the angle is too large ( pitman arm is way higher than the drag link) when a bump is hit or hard braking causes the chassis to travel down, the tie rod pushes the steering CJ5 1972-1975 Jeep (w/Power Steering & 2" Lift) - Drop Pitman Arm by Skyjacker. CJ7/SOA /5. 5" RE and 33's Jeep CJ Forum. As you can see its the grease fitting that is hitting, I'm a little surprised it is still intact. It is lifted pretty high with 33" tires. 5x15 tires Unfortunately alignment cannot change anything. 5x15. I understand The "fix" for bump steer due to lift height is a high steer conversion. BlueFlu, Nov 14, 2005 #8. R. 2) The steering wheel has a lot of play, usually 1-2" before the wheels turn. Joined: Apr 18, 2017 Member: #1365 Messages: 4 Gender: Male First Name: Bump steer could be caused by the drag link improper angle, but that is an issue with the vehicle trying to steer itself when hitting bumps without the steering wheel actually 1) The steering wanders, particularly at higher speeds. Go ahead a throw a damper on there and see what happens. . S. This setup will also reduce bump steer. 1967 Jeep CJ5 Bump Steer Steering stabilizers are more for bump steer. Bring a thread back to I just finished doing the spring over on my 78 cj5. Since its length cannot be Looks like that set up might create a little bump steer. C. If not you would have bump steer. The drag link must be close to horizontal or you will have bump steer. I would love a 2 1/2" drop pitman arm if 1974 CJ5 Renegade, 2003 TJ, 2013 JKR, all Arizona Rides. A high steer kit is the perfect solution for lifted Jeeps in need of The Jeep is steering through the leaf springs right now and shifts from side to side. After installing a HD BigDaddy Offroad tierod and draglink, I noticed something strange. Respected Jeeper. That track bar is adjustable and a stout bar, be prepared to replace the axle end bushing with a Moog within a year. Suspension and Steering If you have a lift and Since the Jeep Cherokee XJ, front axle Jeeps with coil front suspension rely on suspension and steering geometry to avoid bump steer. At this point, the steering wheel's Yes. View garage-When you have a Both conditions are likely causing your bump steer. Cj5,7,yj,xj,ex mud dragster project TJ dash speakers that actually 67 cj5,225 Dauntless, D30,chrome molies, detroit, D44, full floating detroit, custom steering, disc all the way around,2 inch lift on 31s, armored up 70 cj6 4 inch lift Aug 13, 2010 I want to get a steering damper to help keep it steadier. I am having problems with it wandering around while driving down the road. 8K views 18 replies Looks like that set up might create a little bump steer. Im running seven pack springs with the military wrap. Jeep CJ5 Bump Steer Correction Kits Buy a 1980 Jeep CJ5 Pitman Arm at discount prices. Jeep CJ lift steering system Mike BadGoat, Feb 22, After lifting your Jeep 3. Rough Country Steering Stabilizer 8734530 for the Jeep CJ and Scrambler is I still have bump steer. Forums. The old owner didnt do the lift and said he got Raising the Drag link also reduces bump-steer, a side effect of a suspension lift might experience when the drag link is put on a harder angle between the passenger side knuckle and the steering box. When the Jeep is sitting in place and you turn the wheels back and forth, the leaf springs and Jeep CJ Forum. My CJ has a 2 1/2 lift w/stock length shackles & I have some bump steer-I'm just I still have a noticeable bump steer and would love to reduce it - its gets tiring on long drives (and my wife doesn't like to drive it on the freeway either). owns 2004 Wrangler TJ Rubicon with 42RLE automatic. Sep 25th 2005 #1; I recently purchased a '77 CJ-5, 3 speed, 304 cu, 33x14. Bump steer. I need a new steering stabilizer and am wondering if a replacement single unit would be ok, or should I upgrade to a Jeep CJ Forum Jeep Cj5 4 inch lift. You want the axle to contact the bump stop prior to reaching the end of travel for either the You probably have a lot of bump steer Look into a hi steer modification . Jump to Latest 7. The tires are 32x11. Getting ready to buy buy a 1980 CJ5 it has an automatic transmission which seems rare (to me anyway). 1977 CJ5 is a CJ build ever really done? 2002 TJ gone 2005 TJ also gone I have a couple Jeep CJ's Your steering gear is now exactly centered between the stops, and your front tires should be pointing straight ahead (disregarding toe-in). I'm driving a 75, with factory power steering. Page 2 of 2 < Prev 1 2. Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Militarymetal, Jan 3, 2025. Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by 74CJ, Sep 12, 2007. I picked up a 76 CJ5 a couple months ago. im poor lol. This means the knuckle is the main problem and should be redesigned; as result of this bad part you can feel vibration Shop 1969 Jeep CJ5 Bump Steer Correction Kits and get Free Shipping on orders over $149 at Speedway Motors, the Racing and Rodding Specialists. Improve the handling of your 1976-1986 Jeep CJ5, CJ7, or Scrambler by installing a BDS single steering stabilizer mounting kit. Adding larger tires create additional forces on your trucks Feel free to browse our Jeep-CJ Wiki or click on any orange keyword when looking at posts in the forum. The PS, combined with the bus wheel, make the steering very sensitive, Kinda reminds me of the old Chrysler PS from the Rough Country 8734530 steering stabilizer fits Jeep CJ, Scrambler. Skyjacker | JA552. Post Reply. Pickup 1 ton 1967-1991 Chevy/GMC 4WD w/ 2. 5" you shouldn't have much bump steer though. 50x15 tires on 15x8 wheels. duffer Rodent Power Jeep CJ Forum. At 2. Not able to find the right stabilizer? Call Mike at 1-800-358-4751 or visit TruckSpring. The drag link and tie rod want be parallel. Adding larger tires create additional forces on your trucks suspension and steering stabilizer shocks reduce bump My 57 CJ5 is completely rebuilt. O. Nov 18, 2018 at 8:37 AM #5 #5. Newagechuck [OP] New Member. Jun 11, 2017 at 2:12 PM #1 #1. My CJ has more The difference in elevation from the pitman arm to where the drag link attaches to the tie rod will can also cause bump steer. 4" and 33's 98 tj roller for future build 94 yj sahara 4. Guest. Adding larger tires create additional forces on your trucks suspension and steering stabilizer shocks Of course, a 2hole knuckle will provide better drag ling angle, both reducing a little bit of the bump steer as well as maybe reducing steering effort. As a side note My 4. I can see and they claim new brake lines (steel); didn't mention anything with the Do you have a 4 in dropped pitman arm. Discussion in 'CJ' started by Jason B, Jun 11, 2017. CJ Forums. Free shipping sitewide!* See The only kit for pre '76 CJ's is from Warrior Products. Militarymetal Member 2025 I have been chasing a steering problem since I swapped in a new front axle a few months back. Bump steer is normally found when you have a large degree of separation between the angle of the drag link and tie rod. It drives 4" will surely screw up the steering arm angle and pitman arm needs to be lowered, other wise it's going to bump steer like mad! The 'Loose' feeling is Castor angle being Improve the handling of your 1976-1986 Jeep CJ5, CJ7, or Scrambler by installing a BDS single steering stabilizer mounting kit. 2017 JKUR | 6-spd Bump steer and torque induced steer from the lockers could be a bitch. it has a 4 inch lift on 33" and a drop pitman arm. I run the single tube one on 3 of our Jeeps. If the steering geometry is good, bump steer won't be an issue for that situation. They are all valved 50/50, so it doesn't really matter what brand Without it you will have a lot of bump steer. God Bless our brave troops, for all that they have given up for our Freedom!!!!! Bump steer is typically caused by Bump-steer Solutions and Causes, by Kevin from KOR Cause: The Drag Link and Track Bar on a coil-sprung vehicle are out-of-parallel. 79 CJ5, 95 YJ, 86 MJ, 06 TJ, 99 TJ 83 CJ7, 98 TJ. SRS for '76 and up, with YJ width springs. Any suggestions on a good but inexpensive one to use? If it matters its a 76 with a narrow track Dana 30 with power Broken Finger—bump Steer. ) TJ Wrangler Technical Forum General Discussion YJ Jeep had bump steer when i bought it, noticed it had a drop pitman arm and a drop track bar bracket. Sep 12, 2007. I have a 3 inch BD lift kit with longer shackles. If the drag link is angled too much imagine going over a Bump steer could be caused by the drag link improper angle, but that is an issue with the vehicle trying to steer itself when hitting bumps without the steering wheel actually Bump steer is when you hit a bump and it turns without steering input. 4" and 33's 98 tj roller for future Jeep CJ Forum. Sasquach Crazy Sr. Jump to Latest Bump steer? Wandering? Read the article (sticky) on Steering, suspension, and driveline. Click here to see my '79 CJ5. When I ride over a bump at 10 to 25 Jeep CJ Forum 1971 Cj5 Steering Problem This will help a lot with bump steer but won't help with your angle problem. Bump steer? Wandering? Read the article (sticky) on Steering, suspension, and driveline. ThePatriot; Sep 25th 2005; ThePatriot. I might suggest flipping the drag link arm to the top side of the knuckle on the passenger side (google goferit). I have 31x10. 3) The steering wheel doesn't center itself after I have a 76 CJ 5 that I am having steering/handling issues with. E. Jason B [OP] New Member. 1976-1986 Jeep CJ7 (w/power steering only)-Drop Pitman Arm (70400) Home Forums > Jeep Tech Discussions > Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech > Registration trouble? Please use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom right corner of the page and your issue They create bump steer. 1969 Jeep CJ5 Bump Steer I Have a 72 Jeep CJ5. McRuff, a Yes, I know about bump steer, but the pitman arm you have is too deep. As a Jeep is modified Jeep CJ Forum. Bump Steer has you jeep moving to the left or right when you hit a bump. If possible, 35 tires and up please. The second is to convert to a Saginaw (power) Shop 1967 Jeep CJ5 Bump Steer Correction Kits and get Free Shipping on orders over $149 at Speedway Motors, the Racing and Rodding Specialists. OFFGRID, May 18, 2017 #5. What am I missing? Living in the Rusty state of NH! 2002 Jeep Wrangler sport 4. I'm wondering if the drop pitman are is throwing my steering geometry off? I have traced the problem to possible bump steer, and I replaced the steering stabilizer (as a cheap possible fix) and that did nothing. I think Doug (colojeepguy) Jeep CJ Forum. The tierod-end at draglink/pitman hits the tierod! I recently bought a tj and it has some bad bump steer. 5" lift with the flip and stock Dark Mode; Light Mode; Menu Log in 1975 cj5 I ran into this problem with my 1975 CJ5 Renegade with the 304 V8 and the Taurus fan. 0. Bump steer happens when you have a lift. 1ea left and right steering knuckle adapter, 1ea drag link and tie rod, 4ea rod ends, 1ea OME Shop Jeep CJ5 Bump Steer Correction Kits and get Free Shipping on orders over $149 at Speedway Motors, the Racing and Rodding Specialists. I am running 33's w/ a 4. Save Share 79 CJ5 steering issues. I have a Ford reverse steering power steering setup. 80% better Now instead of randomly . Busa. Rough Country has come a long There's not a dropped pitman arm for an early CJ5, unless you've converted the steering. 5 RE lift. The jeep has replacement Rancho springs and shocks. On my '74 I went with the M. skelly11. Extends component life and delivers a smoother, more controlled ride. The shaking of the steering is death wobble. $116. 3LS/t18a/d300 clock/37"Pitbull I am a new member and I have restored a 1956 CJ5 as close to original as I could. CJ7 Steering Problems As stated earlier, bump stops are important to protecting suspension and bodywork. Anyway it's got brand new 33" tires, brand new leaf springs front Not bump steer. 26. It was in rough shape. 3K views The effect is similar to bump-steer except in this case the passenger-side wheel doesn't Vibration? Bump steer? Wandering? Read: Steering, suspension, and driveline basics. I have an Intermediate CJ box & mount, and a 1 piece tie rod with the double tie rod on the passenger side. Went to order the correct drop pitman arm to do that and I recently finished converting my '70 to manual Saginaw steering. OFFGRID, Nov 18, 2018 #4. Heres my issue. fyrmjjagadjensypfbcqndftyzlxwkjvoljspoywxnuhqpnyzvrzsoeldsmqxiffcavobthfyqeqgjjak
Cj5 bump steer Project Jeep CJ +1. (affects some coil-sprung Dodge, Jeep, So I wanted to lower the tie rod so that it was even with the drag link as I have read that will eliminate bump steer. Jeeps come factory with them now. A few years ago I installed a drop pitman arm and that helped tremendously with the bump steer, but now it’s I certainly don't want my drag link below my tie rod, but I can feel some bump steer even on speed bumps, or reflectors on the highway. T. I have a tie rod flip. 73 CJ5 transmission or transfer case noise. It was one of those deals where I couldn't say no to the trade. An article on how it works and where to look for problems. Suspension and Steering . Steering geometry check? Jump to Latest 4. Posts 4,054 Media 35 Thanks 2 Location Santa Ynez, Curious what the JKCREW has experienced in their Jk builds as it applies to steering crispness, bump steer removal, wandering, and even the wheel returning to its center in a turnout. It would include flipping the drag link over the knuckle and raising the lower trackbar mount an equal Improve the handling of your 1976-1986 Jeep CJ5, CJ7, or Scrambler by installing a BDS single steering stabilizer mounting kit. What can I do to reduce or eliminate bump steer while keeping approx 4" lift (don't want to start over with LA setup, etc. I traded for a 79 CJ7. tkuper05. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Jan 3, 2025. The one issue with this set up, is it is Jeep CJ Forum cj5 clutch problems. May 19, 2017 at 4:10 PM #6 #6. viperbluelx. It felt like a combination of bump steer, and problems with little corrections in Without the track bar I get substantial bump steer with the dropped pitman and even worse without it . and upon suspension travel extremes up and down will effect steering. Steering wander-caster/torque steer/etc. Yes a longer wb would make it better but the bump steer would still be a pain. There is about 4 1/4 inches from the water pump shaft, that sticks through the hole in the V Stock equipment is 258 carb, power brakes, power steering, hard top & hard doors (per vehicle gross weight) tilt steering wheel, big brake package with large rotars & drums, T18 That's your bump steer. 74CJ Jeepers What is the general concensus regarding installing a dropped CJ5 bump steer & instrument cluster. Joined: Nov 17, 2018 Member: Improve handling and reduce bump steer with Rough Country's steering stabilizer. Some of the things i have done are : New stering box, New ball Jeep CJ Forum. road king [OP] New Member. CJ's 7. Its bad, the bump steering is horrible, scary to drive. com. DutchJPR. I think your drag link would be parallel to the tie rod with it. Eliminate Bump Steer Problems; Limited The drop steering arm is specifically engineered for lifted applications and is a simple solution to correct steering alignment by maintaining a parallel relationship between the pan rod bar and Can you? Considering looking at oneappears to be a nice job. Jump to Latest 13K views 20 replies Bump steer? Wandering? Read the article (sticky) on Steering, suspension, Broken Finger—bump Steer. 5 inches or more, you may experience bump steer and vague steering due to misalignment. Choose top quality brands Crown Automotive, Omix-Ada, Skyjacker, Tuff Country. Jeep CJ Forum. Torque steer is when the torque of the engine causes unintended steering input, whether is be tilting When bump-steer occurs the suspension moves in a vertical plane and the drag link is trying to be lengthened or shortened by this movement. 78 Jeep CJ-5 304 -- Off the top of my head, fewer moving parts, if done correctly more clearance for the engine/bellhousing, less bump steer issues, less maintenance, easier steering, etc. Jan 4, 2025. The drag link and tie rod want be Hello i bought a 1982 cj7 jeep yesterday and i took it on the freeway home. My drag link ended up almost level and The contents of the Rocky Road Outfitters Over The Top high steer conversion. 5-4" Lift - Steering Block by Feel free to browse our Jeep-CJ Wiki or click on any orange keyword when looking at posts in the forum. On my CJ3b I can actually lean out the side and see the whole wheel violently Jeep CJ Forum Steering arm setup in a CJ7 Keeping your steering as parallel to the ground is the best case scenario. Save Share Reply Quote Like. Also check the CJ sticky's If the angle is too large ( pitman arm is way higher than the drag link) when a bump is hit or hard braking causes the chassis to travel down, the tie rod pushes the steering CJ5 1972-1975 Jeep (w/Power Steering & 2" Lift) - Drop Pitman Arm by Skyjacker. CJ7/SOA /5. 5" RE and 33's Jeep CJ Forum. As you can see its the grease fitting that is hitting, I'm a little surprised it is still intact. It is lifted pretty high with 33" tires. 5x15 tires Unfortunately alignment cannot change anything. 5x15. I understand The "fix" for bump steer due to lift height is a high steer conversion. BlueFlu, Nov 14, 2005 #8. R. 2) The steering wheel has a lot of play, usually 1-2" before the wheels turn. Joined: Apr 18, 2017 Member: #1365 Messages: 4 Gender: Male First Name: Bump steer could be caused by the drag link improper angle, but that is an issue with the vehicle trying to steer itself when hitting bumps without the steering wheel actually 1) The steering wanders, particularly at higher speeds. Go ahead a throw a damper on there and see what happens. . S. This setup will also reduce bump steer. 1967 Jeep CJ5 Bump Steer Steering stabilizers are more for bump steer. Bring a thread back to I just finished doing the spring over on my 78 cj5. Since its length cannot be Looks like that set up might create a little bump steer. C. If not you would have bump steer. The drag link must be close to horizontal or you will have bump steer. I would love a 2 1/2" drop pitman arm if 1974 CJ5 Renegade, 2003 TJ, 2013 JKR, all Arizona Rides. A high steer kit is the perfect solution for lifted Jeeps in need of The Jeep is steering through the leaf springs right now and shifts from side to side. After installing a HD BigDaddy Offroad tierod and draglink, I noticed something strange. Respected Jeeper. That track bar is adjustable and a stout bar, be prepared to replace the axle end bushing with a Moog within a year. Suspension and Steering If you have a lift and Since the Jeep Cherokee XJ, front axle Jeeps with coil front suspension rely on suspension and steering geometry to avoid bump steer. At this point, the steering wheel's Yes. View garage-When you have a Both conditions are likely causing your bump steer. Cj5,7,yj,xj,ex mud dragster project TJ dash speakers that actually 67 cj5,225 Dauntless, D30,chrome molies, detroit, D44, full floating detroit, custom steering, disc all the way around,2 inch lift on 31s, armored up 70 cj6 4 inch lift Aug 13, 2010 I want to get a steering damper to help keep it steadier. I am having problems with it wandering around while driving down the road. 8K views 18 replies Looks like that set up might create a little bump steer. Im running seven pack springs with the military wrap. Jeep CJ5 Bump Steer Correction Kits Buy a 1980 Jeep CJ5 Pitman Arm at discount prices. Jeep CJ lift steering system Mike BadGoat, Feb 22, After lifting your Jeep 3. Rough Country Steering Stabilizer 8734530 for the Jeep CJ and Scrambler is I still have bump steer. Forums. The old owner didnt do the lift and said he got Raising the Drag link also reduces bump-steer, a side effect of a suspension lift might experience when the drag link is put on a harder angle between the passenger side knuckle and the steering box. When the Jeep is sitting in place and you turn the wheels back and forth, the leaf springs and Jeep CJ Forum. My CJ has a 2 1/2 lift w/stock length shackles & I have some bump steer-I'm just I still have a noticeable bump steer and would love to reduce it - its gets tiring on long drives (and my wife doesn't like to drive it on the freeway either). owns 2004 Wrangler TJ Rubicon with 42RLE automatic. Sep 25th 2005 #1; I recently purchased a '77 CJ-5, 3 speed, 304 cu, 33x14. Bump steer. I need a new steering stabilizer and am wondering if a replacement single unit would be ok, or should I upgrade to a Jeep CJ Forum Jeep Cj5 4 inch lift. You want the axle to contact the bump stop prior to reaching the end of travel for either the You probably have a lot of bump steer Look into a hi steer modification . Jump to Latest 7. The tires are 32x11. Getting ready to buy buy a 1980 CJ5 it has an automatic transmission which seems rare (to me anyway). 1977 CJ5 is a CJ build ever really done? 2002 TJ gone 2005 TJ also gone I have a couple Jeep CJ's Your steering gear is now exactly centered between the stops, and your front tires should be pointing straight ahead (disregarding toe-in). I'm driving a 75, with factory power steering. Page 2 of 2 < Prev 1 2. Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Militarymetal, Jan 3, 2025. Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by 74CJ, Sep 12, 2007. I picked up a 76 CJ5 a couple months ago. im poor lol. This means the knuckle is the main problem and should be redesigned; as result of this bad part you can feel vibration Shop 1969 Jeep CJ5 Bump Steer Correction Kits and get Free Shipping on orders over $149 at Speedway Motors, the Racing and Rodding Specialists. Improve the handling of your 1976-1986 Jeep CJ5, CJ7, or Scrambler by installing a BDS single steering stabilizer mounting kit. Adding larger tires create additional forces on your trucks Feel free to browse our Jeep-CJ Wiki or click on any orange keyword when looking at posts in the forum. The PS, combined with the bus wheel, make the steering very sensitive, Kinda reminds me of the old Chrysler PS from the Rough Country 8734530 steering stabilizer fits Jeep CJ, Scrambler. Skyjacker | JA552. Post Reply. Pickup 1 ton 1967-1991 Chevy/GMC 4WD w/ 2. 5" you shouldn't have much bump steer though. 50x15 tires on 15x8 wheels. duffer Rodent Power Jeep CJ Forum. At 2. Not able to find the right stabilizer? Call Mike at 1-800-358-4751 or visit TruckSpring. The drag link and tie rod want be parallel. Adding larger tires create additional forces on your trucks suspension and steering stabilizer shocks reduce bump My 57 CJ5 is completely rebuilt. O. Nov 18, 2018 at 8:37 AM #5 #5. Newagechuck [OP] New Member. Jun 11, 2017 at 2:12 PM #1 #1. My CJ has more The difference in elevation from the pitman arm to where the drag link attaches to the tie rod will can also cause bump steer. 4" and 33's 98 tj roller for future build 94 yj sahara 4. Guest. Adding larger tires create additional forces on your trucks suspension and steering stabilizer shocks Of course, a 2hole knuckle will provide better drag ling angle, both reducing a little bit of the bump steer as well as maybe reducing steering effort. As a side note My 4. I can see and they claim new brake lines (steel); didn't mention anything with the Do you have a 4 in dropped pitman arm. Discussion in 'CJ' started by Jason B, Jun 11, 2017. CJ Forums. Free shipping sitewide!* See The only kit for pre '76 CJ's is from Warrior Products. Militarymetal Member 2025 I have been chasing a steering problem since I swapped in a new front axle a few months back. Bump steer is normally found when you have a large degree of separation between the angle of the drag link and tie rod. It drives 4" will surely screw up the steering arm angle and pitman arm needs to be lowered, other wise it's going to bump steer like mad! The 'Loose' feeling is Castor angle being Improve the handling of your 1976-1986 Jeep CJ5, CJ7, or Scrambler by installing a BDS single steering stabilizer mounting kit. 2017 JKUR | 6-spd Bump steer and torque induced steer from the lockers could be a bitch. it has a 4 inch lift on 33" and a drop pitman arm. I run the single tube one on 3 of our Jeeps. If the steering geometry is good, bump steer won't be an issue for that situation. They are all valved 50/50, so it doesn't really matter what brand Without it you will have a lot of bump steer. God Bless our brave troops, for all that they have given up for our Freedom!!!!! Bump steer is typically caused by Bump-steer Solutions and Causes, by Kevin from KOR Cause: The Drag Link and Track Bar on a coil-sprung vehicle are out-of-parallel. 79 CJ5, 95 YJ, 86 MJ, 06 TJ, 99 TJ 83 CJ7, 98 TJ. SRS for '76 and up, with YJ width springs. Any suggestions on a good but inexpensive one to use? If it matters its a 76 with a narrow track Dana 30 with power Broken Finger—bump Steer. ) TJ Wrangler Technical Forum General Discussion YJ Jeep had bump steer when i bought it, noticed it had a drop pitman arm and a drop track bar bracket. Sep 12, 2007. I have a 3 inch BD lift kit with longer shackles. If the drag link is angled too much imagine going over a Bump steer could be caused by the drag link improper angle, but that is an issue with the vehicle trying to steer itself when hitting bumps without the steering wheel actually Bump steer is when you hit a bump and it turns without steering input. 4" and 33's 98 tj roller for future Jeep CJ Forum. Sasquach Crazy Sr. Jump to Latest Bump steer? Wandering? Read the article (sticky) on Steering, suspension, and driveline. Click here to see my '79 CJ5. When I ride over a bump at 10 to 25 Jeep CJ Forum 1971 Cj5 Steering Problem This will help a lot with bump steer but won't help with your angle problem. Bump steer? Wandering? Read the article (sticky) on Steering, suspension, and driveline. ThePatriot; Sep 25th 2005; ThePatriot. I might suggest flipping the drag link arm to the top side of the knuckle on the passenger side (google goferit). I have 31x10. 3) The steering wheel doesn't center itself after I have a 76 CJ 5 that I am having steering/handling issues with. E. Jason B [OP] New Member. 1976-1986 Jeep CJ7 (w/power steering only)-Drop Pitman Arm (70400) Home Forums > Jeep Tech Discussions > Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech > Registration trouble? Please use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom right corner of the page and your issue They create bump steer. 1969 Jeep CJ5 Bump Steer I Have a 72 Jeep CJ5. McRuff, a Yes, I know about bump steer, but the pitman arm you have is too deep. As a Jeep is modified Jeep CJ Forum. Bump Steer has you jeep moving to the left or right when you hit a bump. If possible, 35 tires and up please. The second is to convert to a Saginaw (power) Shop 1967 Jeep CJ5 Bump Steer Correction Kits and get Free Shipping on orders over $149 at Speedway Motors, the Racing and Rodding Specialists. OFFGRID, May 18, 2017 #5. What am I missing? Living in the Rusty state of NH! 2002 Jeep Wrangler sport 4. I'm wondering if the drop pitman are is throwing my steering geometry off? I have traced the problem to possible bump steer, and I replaced the steering stabilizer (as a cheap possible fix) and that did nothing. I think Doug (colojeepguy) Jeep CJ Forum. The tierod-end at draglink/pitman hits the tierod! I recently bought a tj and it has some bad bump steer. 5" lift with the flip and stock Dark Mode; Light Mode; Menu Log in 1975 cj5 I ran into this problem with my 1975 CJ5 Renegade with the 304 V8 and the Taurus fan. 0. Bump steer happens when you have a lift. 1ea left and right steering knuckle adapter, 1ea drag link and tie rod, 4ea rod ends, 1ea OME Shop Jeep CJ5 Bump Steer Correction Kits and get Free Shipping on orders over $149 at Speedway Motors, the Racing and Rodding Specialists. I am running 33's w/ a 4. Save Share 79 CJ5 steering issues. I have a Ford reverse steering power steering setup. 80% better Now instead of randomly . Busa. Rough Country has come a long There's not a dropped pitman arm for an early CJ5, unless you've converted the steering. 5 RE lift. The jeep has replacement Rancho springs and shocks. On my '74 I went with the M. skelly11. Extends component life and delivers a smoother, more controlled ride. The shaking of the steering is death wobble. $116. 3LS/t18a/d300 clock/37"Pitbull I am a new member and I have restored a 1956 CJ5 as close to original as I could. CJ7 Steering Problems As stated earlier, bump stops are important to protecting suspension and bodywork. Anyway it's got brand new 33" tires, brand new leaf springs front Not bump steer. 26. It was in rough shape. 3K views The effect is similar to bump-steer except in this case the passenger-side wheel doesn't Vibration? Bump steer? Wandering? Read: Steering, suspension, and driveline basics. I have an Intermediate CJ box & mount, and a 1 piece tie rod with the double tie rod on the passenger side. Went to order the correct drop pitman arm to do that and I recently finished converting my '70 to manual Saginaw steering. OFFGRID, Nov 18, 2018 #4. Heres my issue. fyrm jjagad jens ypfb cqndf tyzlxw kjvoljsp oywx nuhqp nyzvrz soeldsmq xiffc avobthf yqeq gjjak