[jeff214]

My 79 cj 7 is lifted 4" brand new tie rod ends and i just put 4degree shims up front and adjusted the toe in to 1/4" so i think it is the power steering box. so called around and found one for 145.00 or can i do something else THANKS

[supergus]

Originally Posted by jeff214

My 79 cj 7 is lifted 4" brand new tie rod ends and i just put 4degree shims up front and adjusted the toe in to 1/4" so i think it is the power steering box. so called around and found one for 145.00 or can i do something else THANKS

What are your symptoms??

[jeff214]

the jeep wander all over road

[UbelGeist]

Change out the bracket holding the steering box. If you have someone steer the thing while you watch the front, you will see the bracket bend. There are several different heavy duty steering brackets on the market. I went with the one from "Sam's". All the other heavy brackets were 3/8 in steel. The one from Sam's is 1/2.

http://www.sams4x4store.com/specialty.htm

I have one on a CJ5 with 35's.

[jeff214]

i got 33's on mine and the bracket does not move. when i grabbed the back of the steering box i can move it myself back and fourth

[jeff214]

i got 33's on mine. my bracket does not move. if i grab the back of the steering box i can wiggle it back and fourth. can i made adjustment.

[mmerlina]

Did you have someone turn the wheel back and forth while you were watching the steering box? If you can wiggle it a little bit with your hand, it'll probably move a mile when it's under load back and forth.

I just fixed this exact same problem also.. wandered all over the place. Replaced the brackets.

[jeff214]

when i grab the back of the box where the shaft go in the box that is where it wiggles.not the bracket

[mmerlina]

Don't grab it at all, have someone turn the wheel. ;]

[jeff214]

O K how can i tell my steering box is bad THANKS

[mmerlina]

Nobody is saying your steering box is bad, we're saying the brackets that hold it up have become tired and weak over the years of pressure back and forth. (what size tires are you running btw?)

I don't understand why you just don't do what we're asking you to do to check to see if that's the problem.

Have a wife/girlfriend/kid/dog sit in the drivers seat. You kneel in front of the jeep and keep an eyeball on the steering box. Have whoever is in the seat move the wheel back and forth 1/2 turn or so in both directions.. you'll probably see the steering box sway back and forth.

If you do, replace the brackets.. if you don't.. you have another problem. Start there.

[jeff214]

Thanks For The Help

[mmerlina]

No problem.. let us know how you make out. If that's not the problem I'm sure someone here has the answer for you.

[UbelGeist]

I would does as we suggested first, but there is an adjustment on the steering box itself. There is a "screw" with a locking nut on it. It is on the top of the steering box and is accessable through a hole in your frame. Loosen the nut and turn the inward and this will "tighten up" your steering box. I personnel didn't notice the steering box bracket we I would shack things down by hand. The only way I actually witnessed the problem was with the jeep on and some one running the steering back and forth. The difference after installing the new bracket was night and day.

[CSP]

Don't mess with the adjustment unless you know the exact procedure for it. If the box isn't bad already, it will be if you tighten it too much or not enough.