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Steering vague/loose in windy coditions

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#1 ·
Have 2016 2 dr Rubicon with a 2" Mopar lift, AEV correction brackets, DuraTrac 315/70R 17 and Hellwig rear sway bar.
I have noticed the steering seems loose or vague on windy days. It wanders back and forth some you have to correct it in both directions. It has been aligned and everything is tight in the steering system. I am wondering if it is caused from flex in the factory front track bar. Will a heavy duty adjustable track bar help tighten up the "feel" of the steering
 
#13 ·
I was reading up on the Hellwig and I saw a discussion where they stated the Hellwig can cause some oversteer depending on setup. I was planning on getting one for windy days, passing semis etc

I have the Teraflex Monster trackbars and Sport lower front flex arm and my steering is good. When we drove through Chicago I was getting blown around quite a bit and not usually the case where I live.

For the next road trip, The yeti drag link and tie rod with the Griffin Attenuator is on my short list too.

I was going to do a low clearance exhaust and while in there the Hellwig swaybar. I have a 2016 JKU.

You guys hear anything about this?


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#15 ·
It is a bit loose feeling even in non windy day too. It act like it is related to a bit of free play. Nothing seems to be loose. Looks like I would need a bottom mount drag link since I only have 2.5 inches of lift. I was hoping for a Yeti bottom mount in the HD series but looks like they only have the XD series in that configuration. That seems to be a bit overkill for my situation.
 
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