Not really sure what it is. If I go in reverse and cut the wheel to the right, then return the wheel to the straight forward position, I get a grinding sound only on the way back. It really sounds like the tires are rubbing, but it only happens in reverse, and it only happens when returning from having the wheel cut to the right.

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Rex, Queen Creek, AZ
--- '05 KJ sport--- 3.7L V6 auto --- 16" Amer Racing Mojaves (teflon coated) --- 2.5" daystar lift w/ BFG K/O AT 245/75/16 & rear OME N132L shocks --- Mopar Front/Trans/Tranf Skid --- front/rear tow hooks --- Cobra CB w/ 24" Firestik --- custom rear cargo area shelf --- 10" bazooka bass tube ---

Thats the only time my tires rub, turning almost to full lock in reverse.

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2003 KJ Renegade, 5 speed, frankenlifted,Al's a Arms 4.5,Moabs 245/75/16 BFG KM2's, custom rock rails, full Mopar skids, Hella ff220 lights,Hd cooling,Front DTT,Riddler diff cover,Rola safari rack,Cobra 29 peaked & tuned.

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weird. So u think it is the tires? Why would they rub in reverse and not when going forward?

I was thinking something to do w/ the rack & pinion, or power steering. So, i just checked the ps fluid level. It has been in my garage since last nite, but the level is not at the "max cold" line, it is at the "max hot" line!
Also, the fluid seemed very thick. Still a decent color, but didnt budge when i shook the vehicle a little to check the fluid level.

Does that mean there is too much fluid? Is that bad? Or does it matter? Is it just thick because its cold (around 60 degrees in my garage)?

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Rex, Queen Creek, AZ
--- '05 KJ sport--- 3.7L V6 auto --- 16" Amer Racing Mojaves (teflon coated) --- 2.5" daystar lift w/ BFG K/O AT 245/75/16 & rear OME N132L shocks --- Mopar Front/Trans/Tranf Skid --- front/rear tow hooks --- Cobra CB w/ 24" Firestik --- custom rear cargo area shelf --- 10" bazooka bass tube ---

I don't think it would be the power steering it probably would just wine and not be a grinding sound. And 60 isn't cold. That won't make your fluid thick. If it is like my ps reservoir it is hard to tell how much is in there without a flashlight. But my tires rub when i turn all the way to the left in reverse

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2003 KJ Renegade, 5 speed, frankenlifted,Al's a Arms 4.5,Moabs 245/75/16 BFG KM2's, custom rock rails, full Mopar skids, Hella ff220 lights,Hd cooling,Front DTT,Riddler diff cover,Rola safari rack,Cobra 29 peaked & tuned.

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it makes a noise in reverse - because it catches the edge of the liner in reverse

going forward it rubs smoothly - it doesn't catch.

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ATXKJ - That sounds like it makes sense. I guess I could quit being lazy and actually turn the wheel and get out and check to see if/where the tires are rubbing

KSKJ - yeah, I had to use a flashlight to check it. So I guess the fluid is good.

But does anyone have any input on whether I should remove some of the power steering fluid? It is filled to the "Max Hot" line instead of the "Max Cold" line when the engine is cold. Is more fluid bad? Or woud it be a bad idea to take fluid out?

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Rex, Queen Creek, AZ
--- '05 KJ sport--- 3.7L V6 auto --- 16" Amer Racing Mojaves (teflon coated) --- 2.5" daystar lift w/ BFG K/O AT 245/75/16 & rear OME N132L shocks --- Mopar Front/Trans/Tranf Skid --- front/rear tow hooks --- Cobra CB w/ 24" Firestik --- custom rear cargo area shelf --- 10" bazooka bass tube ---

Yep

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Drive it a bit and check the fluid when it is actually hot. If it's over the full line, it should be ok to take some out.

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Ron


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