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Old 04-19-2013, 12:14 PM
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is it normal for my Jeep to wobble in 4 low?
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Explain with a little more detail. What's wobbling? the whole Jeep? Just the suspension?
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You're not running it in 4lo on pavement are you?
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Explain with a little more detail. What's wobbling? the whole Jeep? Just the suspension?
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You're not running it in 4lo on pavement are you?
I only really noticed it on pavement but I think it's because I don't have the bracket on that holds the lower control arm in place in the oblong hole.
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You shouldn't have any use for 4 low on pavement. You'll have wobble issues as well as damage to your steering and/or driveline components. Turning in 4lo on pavement is considered detrimental.
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You shouldn't have any use for 4 low on pavement. You'll have wobble issues as well as damage to your steering and/or driveline components. Turning in 4lo on pavement is considered detrimental.
okay thanks guys I think I've got the issue figured out now
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You shouldn't have any use for 4 low on pavement. You'll have wobble issues as well as damage to your steering and/or driveline components. Turning in 4lo on pavement is considered detrimental.

^^^x2. Never use 4lo on pavement. There is no need, and it's a way to quickly destroy parts.
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Was the issue that you were using part time 4wd on pavement lol?
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Go test drive it on dirt, sand or gravel and see if you have the same problem. Like mentioned above. NEVER use 4 low on dry pavement!!
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Go test drive it on dirt, sand or gravel and see if you have the same problem. Like mentioned above. NEVER use 4 low on dry pavement!!
But if you do you should always make really fast tight turns.
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