Steering stabilizer

[brandt]

I recently installed a 4" lift on my 06 LJ, alignment and all completed but the steering feels a bit sloppy. Wondering if anyone has had any luck with steering stabilizers or knew of a brand to stay away from.

 

[Jester32]

Steering slop usually isn't caused by a stabilizer but more so a steering gear not adjusted right or worn or worn susp parts

 

[JPNinPA]

Many run without a stabilizer and without issues. You sloppy steering is something else. Do you have taller wider tires with the 4 in? And were you stock before??
Remember taller and wider tires on 15 in rims will give a little more slop in the steering.

 

[jps4jeep]

sounds like you might have bump steer. check your front trac bar and make sure it is tight. also if you didn't, you ideally should have either a front trac bar drop bracket or an adjustable drop bar.

also assuming you put larger tires on, make sure they are properly balanced. Additionally larger tires will magnify a bad ball joint.

 

[brandt]

Thanks for the help guys, I think i figured it out. I found that my forward upper track bar bushing bolt hole was about 5/8" where the bolt provided was a 1/2" bolt. I machined a bushing on the lathe to take up all the slack in the track bar. At least I didnt go spend all the money I didnt have to on a steering stabilizer. Thanks again.

 

[jps4jeep]

should solve it