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Jeep swerves on highway

10K views 13 replies 9 participants last post by  Ironhead Jed  
#1 ·
About a week ago my 97 started to swerve once I hit speeds of 50+ mph. It moves kind of like a snake. If it swerves to the right and I try to move it back to the left, the slightest movement of the steering wheel moves the jeep a whole lot. I have to have a firm two-hand grip on the wheel or else it swerves out. Any ideas what's causing this?
 
#5 ·
X2 on caster. Did you install a lift on it recently? Control Arms?
 
#8 ·
I have large oversize mud tires extend about 50 percent outside the fender flair. I have had everything aligned tightened and checked, she over responds to steering inputs, at 50 to 55 mph. Tires are brand new Aluminum wheels, good balance, new air ride shocks. And she do get very touchy on the steer. I am never in a hurry especially in my TJ, take it nice and easy.
 
#10 ·
My TJ started to shake if it took it over 55. Mechanic said i need u joints, steering stabilizer so started with u joints, next we replaced the factory steering stabilizer. Now it is doing much better but I still can feel vibrations in the wheels if I go over 55.
Our next guess is the track bar.
So, long story short, you should share all that you have done to the jeep and any thing you've tried to correct the issue. Good luck and happy jeepin
 
#13 ·
I noticed sway and steering sensitivity when I test drove my Wrangler around the block. I still get it on the highway at any speed. My salesman didn't know anything about it. I thought maybe it was just how all-terrain tires roll. Never had them before. The sway seems to be affected by the wind which I would expect. Mine doesn't feel like it is about to lose control. I don't feel anxious but it is annoying.