How can I fix a leaking steering box?

[TJMike97]

So i installed a new re manufactured steering box for my 1997 TJ but after 2 weeks it started to leak from a bolt located 2 inches ahead of the steering lines. Does anyone know how to stop leak? scared to touch it and mess something up or over tighten it. Its not a big leak but will have to refill the power steering fluid after a while.
*Leaking from the bolt that has a orange glue around it.*

 

[hosejockey61]

I'd take it back and get another.

 

[Chris]

X2 to the above.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

X3 I'd return it. Hopefully they didn't give you an A1 Cardone who is notorious for shitty rebuilds. If it is, get your $$$ back and buy something else.

 

[hosejockey61]

And get rid of that dropped pitman arm while you're at it!

 

[Jerry Bransford]

And get rid of that dropped pitman arm while you're at it!

Oh yeah, good eye!

Replacing that dropped Pitman arm with the factory Pitman arm will stop the bump steer you're experiencing TJMike97. Caused by bad steering geometry, bump steer is when the steering is forced (bumped) left/right as you drive over dips/bumps in the road. While older CJs and Wrangler YJs required dropped Pitman arms after suspension lifts were installed, the TJ has a significantly improved steering geometry that eliminates that need except in rare circumstances.

Installing a dropped Pitman arm without a matching dropped driver's side track bar mount screws up the steering geometry. Either both must be dropped or neither can be dropped.

 

[mrblaine]

And get rid of that dropped pitman arm while you're at it!

Ya'll are good. I can't even see the stock trackbar mount from here.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

Ya'll are good. I can't even see the stock trackbar mount from here.

Neither can we but with a 3" suspension lift and 2" body lift that I'll take that bet.

 

[TJMike97]

Oh yeah, good eye!

Replacing that dropped Pitman arm with the factory Pitman arm will stop the bump steer you're experiencing TJMike97. Caused by bad steering geometry, bump steer is when the steering is forced (bumped) left/right as you drive over dips/bumps in the road. While older CJs and Wrangler YJs required dropped Pitman arms after suspension lifts were installed, the TJ has a significantly improved steering geometry that eliminates that need except in rare circumstances.

Installing a dropped Pitman arm without a matching dropped driver's side track bar mount screws up the steering geometry. Either both must be dropped or neither can be dropped.

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You all are great thank you so much! for the tips!