Sticky steering

[3D FJ]

I installed my lift a few weeks ago but didn't crank the torsion bars enough to make the truck sit level until after i installed my ARB sahara bar bumper (about 3 days ago). I am currenty not sitting level. I have a bit of a forward lean. The front sits about less than an inch lower than the rear.

Here's what i'm experiencing. When i turn left or right from a stop sign or while moving through an intersection and turning left or right, the truck steering does not "rebound" as it did before. It seems to "stick" at the apex of the turn rather than try to straighten out when i let go of the steering wheel. What's wrong here?

For your reference, I have:
radflo 2.5" resi shocks at all 4 corners, ome t-bars, slee heavies, and BIO diff drop, Sahara bar. Just tonight, i finished installing a BIO rear bumper.

 

[OregonLC]

Have you had it aligned since you lifted the truck? If not you need to square things back up.

BTW, a 1" forward rake is about right.

 

[3D FJ]

No alignment yet. I will do that within the week once the suspension settles more now that more weight is on it.

 

[OregonLC]

The alignment should take it back close to normal. I experienced the same thing - felt like the truck wanted to keep turning forever rather than naturally straighten out. Almost had to turn the wheel out of the corner rather than having it self-center. It won't ever be exactly the same geometry as pre-lift but they should be able to get it pretty close.

And don't mess with leveling the truck more than about 3/4" rake or you'll get a nasty wandering truck that wants to pull under acceleration.