I have a 2012 JKU with a 3.5 lift, 107,000 miles. Front end is tight and everything looks great with the steering. I have no wobble. But I have bump steer and it feels like my jeep is floating. Shocks are fairly new. The only thing I can think of is my steering stabilizer, never replaced. Any thoughts or help would be great.
JKU feels like it floats
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Steve Williams
Member
Could be the stabilizer or the stabilizer bracket, one side of the bracket will crack and then it will flex giving you those symptoms. Give it a good look over.
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boardsurfer
Active Member
Did you drag link flip?
pararescue82
New member
Mine would float before I put a Dual steering stabilizer on mine. 2011 JKU 107k miles and 3 inch lift.
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I have not flipped the drag link.
I’m thinking it’s likely the stabilizer. I will inspect it when I get home tonight.
I’m getting mixed reviews on single or dual stabilizers. Any input on that. My jeep is used as a part time daily driver, hunting, fire trails, and occasional playing. No heavy rock climbing.
I’m thinking it’s likely the stabilizer. I will inspect it when I get home tonight.
I’m getting mixed reviews on single or dual stabilizers. Any input on that. My jeep is used as a part time daily driver, hunting, fire trails, and occasional playing. No heavy rock climbing.
sipafz
Caught the Bug
Flip the link - You won’t find mixed reviews on dual stabilizers from any credible members.
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VeruGE*144
Caught the Bug
Flip the drag link, make sure your caster is set properly. Don’t buy dual stabilizers.
Did you lift come with new control arms?
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Did you lift come with new control arms?
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Strodinator
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Please don't anybody listen to this. All you have done is mask the real problem. Realistically you don't even need a steering stabilizer. Just make sure every bolt is tight and torqued properly.
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jeeeep
Hooked
it's not the stabilizer. you have 3.5" lift you need to install a flip drag link to get rid of bump steer.
WJCO
Meme King
^This as well. A loose track bar bolt or worn out track bar end can cause a feeling of floating as well.
Strodinator
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Could even be as simple as a worn out bushing causing play.
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BaddestCross
Active Member
Some say 3.5" and some say 4.5" but really, it all depends on if you have bump steer or not. The caster being off will have more affect on feeling flighty... Mine being off at even 3" give or take made a huge difference when I got it dialed in.
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A.J.
Active Member
It's crazy how many times this stuff comes up. We need an auto link for diy alignment and drag link parallel to track bar write ups. Also dual stabilizers is just plain stupid. I do enjoy watching them get torn off on rocks and stuff though. [emoji106]
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A.J.
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Flip depends on if you have raised track bar. The thing is the drag link and track bar should be parallel to each other. If the track bar is raised then yes flip.
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Got it thx