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j_michael2004
Trail Ready
Number of posts: 52
Age: 26
Location: San Antonio
Rig: 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
specs.: 4" zone lift, 35" pro comp, upgraded front bumper.....more coming
Registration date: 2011-07-24
 |  Subject: lift gone wrong Mon 16 Jan 2012, 8:24 pm | |
| I had my jeep jk lifted 4in today. I drove it home 3 blocks and it was ok. About 20 min later I was driving down the block and my.jeep started breaking on its own. The traction light and esp bas light is on. I don't know what is wrong. |
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Dutchboy101
Pathetic
Number of posts: 2180
Age: 41
Location: San Antonio, TX
Rig: Jeep
specs.: 37's and stuff
Registration date: 2008-04-03
| | Subject: Re: lift gone wrong Mon 16 Jan 2012, 8:52 pm | |
| Is your steering wheel straight?
Also, what lift? Adjustable control arms? |
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j_michael2004
Trail Ready
Number of posts: 52
Age: 26
Location: San Antonio
Rig: 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
specs.: 4" zone lift, 35" pro comp, upgraded front bumper.....more coming
Registration date: 2011-07-24
| | Subject: Re: lift gone wrong Mon 16 Jan 2012, 9:42 pm | |
| Steering wheel is off. I got a zone 4in lift. No control arms. |
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Hook-Em
Got No Life
Number of posts: 1095
Age: 45
Location: Helotes, TX
Rig: 2009 Sunburst Orange JK Sahara Unlimited
specs.: 4'' Rancho Sport Lift; 315/70R17 BFG A-T T/A KO's on 17x8.5 Alloys; Ace Rock Sliders; Poison Spyder Brawler Light Front Bumper; AEM Brute Force CAI
Registration date: 2010-09-08
| | Subject: Re: lift gone wrong Mon 16 Jan 2012, 10:04 pm | |
| If you straighten your steering wheel most likely your problem will go away. I don't know anything about the zone 4" lift. I'm not very familiar with the Zone products, but I don't think it includes any kind of geometry correction for the axles. Dutchboy asked the right question too. You are going to need some type of control arm geometry adjustment in order to get the axles oriented for proper drivability. Having said that, you most immediate problem will be to get the steering wheel centered.
I have a procedure I downloaded from JK-Forum. It is very easy to follow. PM me your email address and I'll gladly email it to you. |
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Dutchboy101
Pathetic
Number of posts: 2180
Age: 41
Location: San Antonio, TX
Rig: Jeep
specs.: 37's and stuff
Registration date: 2008-04-03
| | Subject: Re: lift gone wrong Mon 16 Jan 2012, 10:23 pm | |
| It's just your steering wheel. Just follow the directions hook'em will send you.
With 4" lift, you'll be fine, but you'll loose the rubber boot on your front ds the first time you go wheeling. |
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j_michael2004
Trail Ready
Number of posts: 52
Age: 26
Location: San Antonio
Rig: 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
specs.: 4" zone lift, 35" pro comp, upgraded front bumper.....more coming
Registration date: 2011-07-24
| | Subject: Re: lift gone wrong Tue 17 Jan 2012, 4:15 pm | |
| Thanks you everyone for the help I was able to fix it. |
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Hook-Em
Got No Life
Number of posts: 1095
Age: 45
Location: Helotes, TX
Rig: 2009 Sunburst Orange JK Sahara Unlimited
specs.: 4'' Rancho Sport Lift; 315/70R17 BFG A-T T/A KO's on 17x8.5 Alloys; Ace Rock Sliders; Poison Spyder Brawler Light Front Bumper; AEM Brute Force CAI
Registration date: 2010-09-08
| | Subject: Re: lift gone wrong Tue 17 Jan 2012, 6:44 pm | |
| | j_michael2004 wrote: | | Thanks you everyone for the help I was able to fix it. |
Glad we could team up and help you out. Don't forget your payment for our fine service. We only ask for you to post some pics of your rig with the mods. It's a small price to pay for the joy of having a fully operation rig again.
Also, please be mindful of what Sascha said though,
| Dutchboy101 wrote: | | With 4" lift, you'll be fine, but you'll loose the rubber boot on your front ds the first time you go wheeling. |
Your axle has dropped 4" and your DS is at a sharper angle than it was originally. Without geometry correction, this will stress the joints and the boots. Just keep an eye on it for now. Watch for grease slinging from the boot. Once the boot gets pinched and torn it's only a matter of time...
Do enjoy your reinvented ride. 
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Batjeep09
Walks The Walk
Number of posts: 118
Age: 34
Location: San Antonio
Rig: 2009 2 Dr JK
specs.: Big tires, scratches, cb, winch, lights, bike rack, more scratches and Batman decals.
Registration date: 2011-02-22
| | Subject: Re: lift gone wrong Sun 22 Jan 2012, 12:39 pm | |
| Don't forget to make sure your break lines aren't to tight. That will also set the BAS off as well. |
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