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Self Steering While Flat Towing?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Buildflycrash, Mar 7, 2019.

  1. Buildflycrash

    Buildflycrash More or Less in Line. 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I towed my Jeep around the block and 3 miles up to my office today. She turned perfectly to the right but not well at all to the left. Scrubbed the front tires pretty good on the hard turns.
    Anyone got a idea of the problem or a quick easy solution? I am towing her about 10 miles up to get Wire harness installed this afternoon.

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    Buildflycrash, Mar 7, 2019
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  2. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    First guess is front end alignment.

    What steering box do you have?
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Mar 7, 2019
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  3. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Usually a worn or over-adjusted (too tight) steering gear (especially if it's still a Ross box) will do that BTDT
     
    Patrick, Mar 7, 2019
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  4. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    Just to check...make sure both front hubs are unlocked?
     
    FinoCJ, Mar 7, 2019
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  5. Buildflycrash

    Buildflycrash More or Less in Line. 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    First thing was to check the hubs before I left. Has all new power steering. I am thinking it must just be the alignment. I just put it together so it looked kinda close. :oops:
     
    Buildflycrash, Mar 7, 2019
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  6. mike starck

    mike starck Member

    More than likely toe-in and castor adjustment. Should be able to get both close with tape measure and angle finder. Never had a problem towing power or manual as long as wheels are aligned with enough positive caster 5*-7* and 1/16"-3/16" toe-in .
     
    mike starck, Mar 7, 2019
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  7. Buildflycrash

    Buildflycrash More or Less in Line. 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Well the Jeep made the trip no problem. Next stop is tire store for alignment.
     
    Buildflycrash, Mar 7, 2019
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  8. Tom_Hartz

    Tom_Hartz Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    This is how I run mine, it drives and tows great.
     
    Tom_Hartz, Mar 7, 2019
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