Jeep Wrangler TJ Full Electric Conversions

Binding when going around corners

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Have an issue with the Jeep seeming to bind when going around corners. All front end pieces are new including axle u joints. Looked at front diff when drained oil and all looks good. Front driveline is currently off to rule out issues.

Mostly out of ideas at this moment. Anyone have any thoughts?

Thanks
 
Pictures might help. Otherwise I'm mostly guessing. Start working through backwards of what you touched. Make sure everything is torqued and has clearance.

-Mac
 
The binding was what started this excersize. Had the front wheels off the ground and saw a ball joint going along with a wheel bearing.
Hoped that was the issue but sadly not.
 
Have you had the front cover off of your diff. ? I would 1st think axle u-joints but you say you changed them already and it was doing it before. Maybe something going on it the pumpkin binding the axles.
 
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tr21triton said:
Have you had the front cover off of your diff. ?
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"Looked at front diff when drained oil and all looks good."

More info needed: both right and left ? tires rubbing ? bent steering parts ? what new pieces ?
Little more description and a few pics would be real helpful
 
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Can you lift it and turn the wheels and see if something binds then - and could it be his rear axles/diff(?)

Just throwing ideas out.
 
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Steering works fine when jacked up. Turns fine with no binding on the garage floor. Steering stops are correct.

Only happens while turning when driving.
 
Do you have 4 jack stands? If you're willing to accept the risk put it on jack stands and have somebody either steer in drive or look underneath while you steer in drive. Maybe you could see whatever it is that's binding up.
 

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