Mikey
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Sacramento, Ca
I recently went from a 3.5" lift with 31" tires to a 6" long arm lift with 33" tires. I put on new axles that I aquired that had already been geared 4.56. When I put the new lift on, I immediatly noticed a difference in steering. There is some play in the steering wheel that was not there before. About a quarter of a turn either way before there actually is a steering response.
Before the new lift, the steering was excellent with no play at all on the 3.5" lift. I did not add any new steering components except a drop pitman arm and a new trackbar. The axle I put under there was not new. I can see it already needs the passenger side seal replaced as it is leaking. Could the axle be my problem? If so, what part?
I don't think it is the steering shaft could be the problem as this did not happen gradually, but immediately upon the new lift installation. If you need pictures to help diagnose this issue, I will post them up when the morning comes as it is dark outside right now. Thanks.
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Before the new lift, the steering was excellent with no play at all on the 3.5" lift. I did not add any new steering components except a drop pitman arm and a new trackbar. The axle I put under there was not new. I can see it already needs the passenger side seal replaced as it is leaking. Could the axle be my problem? If so, what part?
I don't think it is the steering shaft could be the problem as this did not happen gradually, but immediately upon the new lift installation. If you need pictures to help diagnose this issue, I will post them up when the morning comes as it is dark outside right now. Thanks.
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