Jeep drives fine until it rains

[Mudflat]

I had 33”x12.5” on my JK that would do the same thing. What size tires do you have on it? My TJ has 32”x11.5” and it doesn’t pull in the puddles.

I’ve got 33/12.50R15 Falken Wildpeak A/T3s on my TJ & I’ve never experienced those symptoms.

 

[Statler Waldorf]

So, got under my Jeep this weekend and shook things up pretty good. But didn't see anything obvious. Some of the bushings are completely encased in metal, so I'm suspicious of them.

Does anyone know of a reputable Jeep shop in the Raleigh, NC area? I'd like to have it checked out by a pro.

 

[DEValken]

If you are close to Norfolk Virginia GET THE F%@K AWAY NOW! they don’t crown the roads like the rest of the world and have rivers running down the roads. Never could drive without holding on tight to the wheel

FIFY...

 

[TJ Jim]

Spent eight years there playing sailor. The sailor part was great, The Commonwealth of Virginia not so much. Beautiful beaches on the east side, beautiful mountains on the west side. In between meh.

 

[DuckNut]

I have experienced what you described and the solution was worn parts. The ball joints were wearing out and a couple bushings. This was in an F-150 not a jeep but same harrowing experience.

 

[Statler Waldorf]

I was just looking at my thread history, and realized I never posted the resolution to this.

The problem turned out to be a bent drag link. Looks like someone tried to tow it by the drag link and put a good bend in it. Put a new one on and problem solved.

 

[Squatch]

I was just looking at my thread history, and realized I never posted the resolution to this.

The problem turned out to be a bent drag link. Looks like someone tried to tow it by the drag link and put a good bend in it. Put a new one on and problem solved.

So ultimately, it was a toe-in/alignment issue. Wonder if the worn front tires that you replaced showed as much in the wear pattern? I assume you got an alignment done after replacing the drag link. Anyways, glad you got it sorted out.

 

[Statler Waldorf]

Yes, toe-in was a problem. Also, as the bar experienced stress it would twist changing its effective length. So, the toe-in would change under stress.

The wear pattern was a result of the damaged link. The replacement also fixed that. And yes, it has a fresh front end alignment.

Can't believe whoever did the damage didn't fix it.

 

[Squatch]

Yes, toe-in was a problem. Also, as the bar experienced stress it would twist changing its effective length. So, the toe-in would change under stress.

The wear pattern was a result of the damaged link. The replacement also fixed that. And yes, it has a fresh front end alignment.

Can't believe whoever did the damage didn't fix it.

If only all life's challenges should be so easily resolved! What I can't believe is that someone would think it an acceptable idea to pull on that drag link...