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Solo
Mar 03, 2018Explorer
fred42 wrote:Solo wrote:3 dog nights wrote:
coming into Nashville one day the steering wheel locked up resulting in two damaged tires...one completely shredded and the other was serviceable for a few miles but had to be replaced. had that not been our last year towing the TJ I would've had the steering wheel lock completely removed. you might want to look into that.
Did the modification to the wheel lock on our 2005 TJ. Easy to do and certainly gives me peace of mind now knowing that I won't be having the tire dragging scenario. Several good write-ups out there but here's an easy one to follow on how to disable the wheel lock. The TJ makes a great toad.
Is unwanted lockup a hazard even if the key is in the proper position?
Short answer, No if you remember to put it the "unlock" position and it stays there. I didn't want to second guess my situation whether it was unlocked or not. Also, while stopped and away from our coach while on the road, I didn't want the temptation of a key left in the ignition of the Jeep for curious troublemakers. Peace-of-mind in my situation. The wheel lock removal on the TJ was a simple 30 minute task. Well worth it to us.
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