Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler JK engine mounts

Steering not returning to center

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Hi everyone,

I have a 2014 JK Sahara and I recently installed a new tie rod with tie rod ends and a new drag link. After taking it to the shop and having an alignment done and making sure everything was back where it should be, I noticed the steering wheel isn’t returning to center after taking a turn. I can move it to center on my own just fine but there’s definitely a little resistance there. The only thing I didn’t replace was my steering stabilizer, so I’m wondering if that could be it? I’ve also seen people mention caster being an issue but I didn’t have this issue until this recent project. Any ideas?
 
Power steering pump/fluid level, worn or improperly installed/adjusted steering components, or alignment.
 
Unitize said:
Hi everyone,

I have a 2014 JK Sahara and I recently installed a new tie rod with tie rod ends and a new drag link. After taking it to the shop and having an alignment done and making sure everything was back where it should be, I noticed the steering wheel isn’t returning to center after taking a turn. I can move it to center on my own just fine but there’s definitely a little resistance there. The only thing I didn’t replace was my steering stabilizer, so I’m wondering if that could be it? I’ve also seen people mention caster being an issue but I didn’t have this issue until this recent project. Any ideas?
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Is your Jeep stock or lifted? My real question is, how the @#$* were you able to drive it with your toe at -8 and 8?! Also, your driverside camber shows positive camber but number wise says it's negative? Negative camber is like a slammed Honda with the tops of the wheel inside the fender. Your caster on a non lifted JK should be as close to 4 as possible. Wondering why the driverside is off more than the passenger side? It's not horrible but they should be damn near equal.
 
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