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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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so just got the 33s on with the 4.5" lift and at 45 mph little wobble but nothing to craazy when i get to 50 though it gets very noticable and beyond that i cant imagine how bad it can get, wondering what things i can do to fix this problem or reduse it so i can go faster, havent even tried the highway yet bc i max out at 50 with the wobble. so any suggestions would be great thanks
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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recheck everything! make sure you got everything as tight as it can go. did you see any worn ends on your tie rods? what about your drag link did it look to be in good shape? if not replace them. did you relocate your track bar or buy an adjustable one? Also have you had the jeep aligned yet? Did you tighten the caster bolts all the way with it on jack stands still or did you have it under its own weight?
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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https://www.cherokeeforum.com/search.php






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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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Hahaha, lazy...
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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need to get a new track bar prob gonna get an adjustable one yes its alligned and i still needa re tighten everything
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by fantic238
Hahaha, lazy...


Well duh.


I mean I just typed that stupidly long post a week ago how to isolate DW .... can't really get more complete than that.




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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by EndlessMtnFab
Well duh.


I mean I just typed that stupidly long post a week ago how to isolate DW .... can't really get more complete than that.




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Ahah, i know, lets get over that stupid arguing of the steering box and just become friends. How's your four link build going?
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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Ahah, i know, lets get over that stupid arguing of the steering box and just become friends. How's your four link build going?

I'm long over it What made you think I wasn't?



I'm about ready to put a piece of dynamite under the Jeep at the rate I'm going.


All UCA & LCA tabs are done for the frame end. Axle end is long finished. UCA mounts (that the tabs weld to) are done and in place. Have to cut the crossmember out and weld the LCA tabs into the notches.


Also need to make some plates to attach the crossmember to the frame rails.


Then it's bolt in time. Hurrah. Hurrah !



One of these days I'll start a build thread and show off my booger welds.



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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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Are u entrusting on the four crossmember bolts holding all that stress from the UCAs?
Is it a boxed type or fully ribbed one?
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by clayton3854
so just got the 33s on with the 4.5" lift and at 45 mph little wobble but nothing to craazy when i get to 50 though it gets very noticable and beyond that i cant imagine how bad it can get, wondering what things i can do to fix this problem or reduse it so i can go faster, havent even tried the highway yet bc i max out at 50 with the wobble. so any suggestions would be great thanks
i had the same proplay installing my 3 inch lift. check out trackbar mine made me lose controll but i controled it its never good to see your jeep on a tow truck like me man. retight everything
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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Here is the link in case the one above wasn't working... I couldn't get it to link on my computer.
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https://www.cherokeeforum.com/showth...ighlight=death
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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thanks ill read up on it right away. even from the first few post on it. whenm i got the 33s mounted they didnt balence them for me bc they said it wasnt worth it with the tires being so big plus. could that be a large part of the problem? plus i know i need a adjustab le track bar once i get the money
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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Welcome to the DW club . I would go through the standard checklist. I'm sure you can find 10-20 posts about it on here alone. For me it was a new steering stabilizer (temporary fix) then track bar and shocks.. There are several components you need to check though. There is a wealth of info about DW on this forum.
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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aight ill havta search it then. i didnt know there were so many components to it so i thought a simple post would help me. sorry for not reserching it more heavily first guys
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by clayton3854
aight ill havta search it then. i didnt know there were so many components to it so i thought a simple post would help me. sorry for not reserching it more heavily first guys
Just click on that link I posted above.
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