kook911 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Onto the next problem. I replace my steering column, gear box and upgraded the sway bar to the zj. Took it out for a test drive and I can turn right without any problems but can't turn left. Is this more of a linkage problem or gear box not being centered problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Did you test the "new" steering box on the bench from stop-to-stop manually, count the turns, then center it before installing? What's it doing? Locking up when turning left? Binding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kook911 Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 Did you test the "new" steering box on the bench from stop-to-stop manually, count the turns, then center it before installing? What's it doing? Locking up when turning left? Binding? Re new one came from my parts XJ that I swapped over to my mj. I did not bench test it but I can take it off and do that today once I get home. What's it is doing is when I turn left it feels like its already maxed out. I can turn the wheel left maybe a inch on the wheel before it is locked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Your column, steering box, steering linkage, & front wheels must all be centered. The Pitman arm will be pointing nearly straight back when the gear is centered. Hopefully it's only your steering box or column that's not centered, center them midway between stop-to-stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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