Jeep won't turn properly

Krystianjk

Krystianjk

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So after doing doughnuts on a flat area with sand my jeep made this loud screeching noise and when I was turning into my driveway I had to use a lot of strength to turn right / left ? Any idea? Could be the steering stabilizer?
 
Just wondering. Is it still in four wheel drive? Lockers disengaged?....
Can't imagine what would be screeching but maybe you over did it.
 
Krystianjk said:
So after doing doughnuts on a flat area with sand my jeep made this loud screeching noise and when I was turning into my driveway I had to use a lot of strength to turn right / left ? Any idea? Could be the steering stabilizer?
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I highly doubt it's the steering stabilizer. It's used for dampening. Maybe try taking it off and running without it, see if anything improves. My only guesses would be maybe tie rod, or something internal. If you can throw up a pic of your front axle and steering components maybe someone can see if something is out of place. I agree, check to see if it's still in 4X or if the locker is engaged. I made the mistake once of putting a Detroit non selectable locker in my International Scout and that damn thing screeched and clanked like it was breaking in damn near every turn.
 
AllAmericanInfidel said:
I highly doubt it's the steering stabilizer. It's used for dampening. Maybe try taking it off and running without it, see if anything improves. My only guesses would be maybe tie rod, or something internal. If you can throw up a pic of your front axle and steering components maybe someone can see if something is out of place. I agree, check to see if it's still in 4X or if the locker is engaged. I made the mistake once of putting a Detroit non selectable locker in my International Scout and that damn thing screeched and clanked like it was breaking in damn near every turn.
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Does it get easier to turn with higher RPM's?

Sounds like a power steering pump went out. Mine squealed for a it before it totally gave up the ghost.
 
yeah, power steering pumps generally don't like donuts, causes the fluid to overheat.

If it's under warranty you might me able to get it replaced. you may get lucky flushing and replacing the fluid.
 
Krystianjk said:
View attachment 170680third picture.
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Krystianjk said:
View attachment 170802yeah 2.5 in. Lift and 35s
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Pyro1415 said:
Chances are because of the increase size of tires your pump wont be under warranty, but like others have mentioned it sounds like the PS pump. Check the belt first though.
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That's one reason I was asking. [emoji106] The other is that in the pic above, the front links look too short and your sway bar is not at the correct angle. Might want to consider some longer links.
 
JAGS said:
That's one reason I was asking. [emoji106] The other is that in the pic above, the front links look too short and your sway bar is not at the correct angle. Might want to consider some longer links.
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Actually if it's not a rubicon the links are probably fine. Not that sway bar links have anything to do with this.
 
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