My 1980 CJ7 (leaf springs) drifts across lanes like a boat. It doesn't feel like it's pulling, it just has a mind of its own and slowly drifts (always left) while I hold the wheel straight.
I have taken it to three mechanics and get three answers:
1) Steering column (shaft) is loose/shot and need replaced and he tells me I need a track bar and steering stabilizer.
2) The next guy tells me I need the steering shaft needs adjusting and I need a sway bar?
3) He scratched his head and said he will get back to me. THe gear box needs adjustment but he doesn't know what goes on the jeep (track bar or sway bar).
So it seems like I likely need a new shaft, possibly gear box. But, do I need a sway bar, stabilizer, or track bar? As I understand, a track bar is for coil springs, no leaf springs. Any ideas to keep my ride in line?
I have taken it to three mechanics and get three answers:
1) Steering column (shaft) is loose/shot and need replaced and he tells me I need a track bar and steering stabilizer.
2) The next guy tells me I need the steering shaft needs adjusting and I need a sway bar?
3) He scratched his head and said he will get back to me. THe gear box needs adjustment but he doesn't know what goes on the jeep (track bar or sway bar).
So it seems like I likely need a new shaft, possibly gear box. But, do I need a sway bar, stabilizer, or track bar? As I understand, a track bar is for coil springs, no leaf springs. Any ideas to keep my ride in line?