Towing 2002 Jeep - Steering wheel lock
We are towing a 2002 Jeep Wrangler behind our RV. I know the steering wheel has to be left unlocked. 2010 and newer jeeps do not have a steering wheel locks so please answer this only if you have a 20...
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"I believe, the steering wheel locked and I scrubbed out the two front tires "
We never had any issues towing our old YJ but with our 2003 TJ the wheels lock sideways if turning too sharply in a parking lot. I've heard of people putting bungee straps to keep the wheel centered. I just jump out as my wife drives and run beside the jeep. These both aren't great solutions. It has to do with low caster angles, especially if the jeep is lifted, this reduces the caster. I would imagine a stock TJ should not have this issue.
I'm looking at installing a Tough Dog self centering steering stabilizer, similar to the safe-t-plus units sold for RV's.
We never had any issues towing our old YJ but with our 2003 TJ the wheels lock sideways if turning too sharply in a parking lot. I've heard of people putting bungee straps to keep the wheel centered. I just jump out as my wife drives and run beside the jeep. These both aren't great solutions. It has to do with low caster angles, especially if the jeep is lifted, this reduces the caster. I would imagine a stock TJ should not have this issue.
I'm looking at installing a Tough Dog self centering steering stabilizer, similar to the safe-t-plus units sold for RV's.
