'02 bump steer and pulls to the right problem

[abarkl]

My '02 Liberty has a bump steer problem and pulls to the right. It's noticebly harder to turn to the left than right. And both tires look as though their headed in different directions.

I've had it aligned but the problem is the same. Could it be the recall replacement ball joints?

P.S. There is no lift kit installed.

 

[kj924]

Go get it aligned, they will tell you if your balljoints are bad or not.

 

[abarkl]

I've had it aligned but the problem is the same.

 

[tjkj2002]

I've had it aligned but the problem is the same.

Then you have bent/worn parts that should make it un-alignable .Did you get a before/after printout of the alignment? If not they most likely never aligned it at all.

 

[trailman]

My '02 Liberty has a bump steer problem and pulls to the right. It's noticebly harder to turn to the left than right. And both tires look as though their headed in different directions.

I've had it aligned but the problem is the same. Could it be the recall replacement ball joints?

P.S. There is no lift kit installed.

If both your tires are facing different directions, then it is definitely not aligned properly. Take it back to whoever you spent money on to align it and tell them your problems. I had to bring a vehicle back three times before to get them to properly align it. It's a waste of time and you shouldn't have to do it, I know, but after they see your not going to give up they'll spend the extra time and do it properly. They may even have to swap your two front tires now that you've been driving with them that far out of alignment.

 

[Jeepboy]

Bump steer

Hey I have the same problem.....had it aligned at one place and it was still out. Went to another place and it was good for a week.....then out again. I was told that the tires are worn and that's what's causing it. How many miles do you have on your jeep? Is the front end (ball joints, tie rod ends, steering rack) tight?

 

[Cardhu]

post your alignment sheet.