I have a year 2000 TJ, purchased it a few months ago. It came with what appears to be a 2 inch Rough Country (RC) Suspension Lift in addition to 1.5" RC Wheel Spacers. The wheel spacers also converts the hubs from a 5x4.5 bolt pattern to a 5x5 and the PO used that to put 17 inch Rims with 33's.
Problem:
Driving the Jeep, it is all over the place, it is almost comedy. I'd sum it up in 3 areas and could use any tips or advice on fixing.
(1) Definitely feel some "bump steer" or whatever it is when driving over a bump or uneven roadway surface, the TJ wants to steer in the direction of the bump.
(2) Coasting feels like it is blowing in the wind with front pulling to the left and rear pulling to right and steering is constantly fighting between the 2 directions, like all tires aren't quite lined up straight. This sensation is somewhat negated during acceleration.
(3) When I put it in 4WD "HI" and drive say 30-45 mph, it feels much more "lined up" it doesn't 100% eliminate the bump steer and blowing in the wind sensation but does feel like it reduced it by 70% or more.
Attached is a photo of the Pitman Arm that is on the TJ now, I can't tell if it is a drop pitman arm or is it factory OEM spec.
Thanks for looking & any tips.
Problem:
Driving the Jeep, it is all over the place, it is almost comedy. I'd sum it up in 3 areas and could use any tips or advice on fixing.
(1) Definitely feel some "bump steer" or whatever it is when driving over a bump or uneven roadway surface, the TJ wants to steer in the direction of the bump.
(2) Coasting feels like it is blowing in the wind with front pulling to the left and rear pulling to right and steering is constantly fighting between the 2 directions, like all tires aren't quite lined up straight. This sensation is somewhat negated during acceleration.
(3) When I put it in 4WD "HI" and drive say 30-45 mph, it feels much more "lined up" it doesn't 100% eliminate the bump steer and blowing in the wind sensation but does feel like it reduced it by 70% or more.
Attached is a photo of the Pitman Arm that is on the TJ now, I can't tell if it is a drop pitman arm or is it factory OEM spec.
Thanks for looking & any tips.