Big-T
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Hey guys thought I would put this out for some input. Ok so I am having this strange steering issue with my 2010 JKUR 4" long arm kit, 37" Toyo's as a base line for the jeeps build. So here is the scenario, driving lets say 60 mph+ on a freeway or a semi-nice highway, and I hit one of those full with seams in the road that connects the asphalt to the cement or some thing like that type of a bump like going over a bridge that we have all drove over a 1k times, and not all bumps just those types that cause this little kick from the rear axle, some may notice this as well. It can be a bit more profound depending on springs and shock types. The bump can cause just a little side type kick feel in the rear. ( I hope this description makes sense, kinda hard to put in words) well after this happens it cause me to get into a steering swapping / over-steer problem, and can get a little spooky. To further explain, after I hit a bump my jeep will get that real mild kick to the right feel, not anything I haven't felt before in my other Jeeps or scary in anyway just trying give a good description, then it will make the jeep kinda need a little steering correction, then at that point it over corrects and just gos back and forth if I try and fight it its gets scarey as hell. Its like the Jeep will not find its own center if that makes sense. I have to just kinda let the steering wheel loose lightly and let straighten it self out. Now I believe this to Not be "death wobble" as it's not a violent shaking, the JK steers straight does not wonder the road, no pulling to ether side, under hard breaking stops straight honestly preforms better than would have expected. I have had no problems in anyway with the performance of my steering except this swapping effect after a "big type" bump at higher speeds. More info on my rig would be, Stock steering linkage ( I have a Currie set up, but have not installed it yet, want this issue resolved first), drop pit-man arm, stock steering box, Stock steering Stab, and just recently had a full set of upper and lower Ball joints installed. and a fresh alignment. So the only changes are the new ball joints & Alignment. Could or can these be causing my prob? I wouldn't think so, I would be more inclined to think worn out ball joints would if at all. But this did not happen before the new ball joints. Seem obvious but I am just not sure. Hope this post doesn't sound stupid, tried my best to explain it. If anyone has any ideas or similar experiences please reply. Thanks for the help.