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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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alright this is geting annoying i keep replacing parts but it wwon't go away any help please im ready to put it out to pasture

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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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Year, and what have you replaced.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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check your alignment, if you don't have enough toe in it will cause this. if the trac bar is worn out it will cause this too.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 10:45 PM
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Lifted, Aligned, balanced? need more info
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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5.5 rubicon express lift 2 in'' front spacers rock krawler steering no steering stabilizer new tie-rod
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 10:52 PM
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it's a 93'
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 11:07 PM
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a steering stabilizer will help but not cure.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 11:19 PM
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what is the best steering stabilizer for 33' 12.50'
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by keith two tone cherokee
5.5 rubicon express lift 2 in'' front spacers rock krawler steering no steering stabilizer new tie-rod
Check your castor. If you added those spacers on a short arm set up, the castor is off. Either ditch the spacers or get some adjustable arms and correct the castor angle. 6-8 degrees
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 01:03 AM
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yes it is a short arm lift with spacers
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by keith two tone cherokee
what is the best steering stabilizer for 33' 12.50'
I have 32x11.50 I'm running a Rancho RS5401 and my XJ is fine. I used to get the death wobble until I got an alignment. I upgraded the steering stab from OEM to the Rancho just for peace of mind. at my work we have a ford service truck, it has a straight axle also. it started getting the death wobble. alignment cured that truck also.
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 01:44 AM
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Work on your alignment and get a dependable steering stabilizer...
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