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Steering/Alightment woes

ATW1980
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04 Jul 2014 18:29 #119303 by ATW1980

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Hi guys,
Just recently fitted a new 4" lift kit on my existing 3" body lift.

After fitting, I sent it for a proper alightment, camber, castor, etc....

I have facing this issue, when I drive, and the car goes straight, after a bump or rough road, my steering goes to the left or right, there is a lot of free play. Any way to keep the steering always straight?

I have a steering stabliser and a steering extension on.

Anyone encounter this? Thanks in advance

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05 Jul 2014 07:58 #119323 by j999pre

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Caster correction front arms would be needed

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05 Jul 2014 11:49 #119331 by Rodden87

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Some proper castor correction arms and maybe a better steering damper!

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05 Jul 2014 12:52 #119333 by Rhinoman

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Is there any play in the steering or suspension? I wonder if its a side-effect of having bearings in the front suspension arms.

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ATW1980
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06 Jul 2014 15:54 #119395 by ATW1980

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It's the free play in the steering that's I am trying to solve....

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06 Jul 2014 21:06 #119414 by kirkynut

Replied by kirkynut on topic Steering/Alightment woes

I wonder if there is actually free play or if you are just experiencing bump steer caused by lack of castor correction.

Have you checked all the steering and suspension components for play or does it just feel like it through the steering wheel? The Jimny has a steering box which inherently has some more play than a steering rack used in normal cars. Lack of castor correction will exacerbate the feeling.

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