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Old 11-26-2009, 02:44 PM
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I had my 98 cherokee classic tires rotated and balanced for the first time since ive owned it for about 5 months now. I was on my way heading to my aunt's house when I noticed massive vibrations through the steering wheel. As I increased speed the motion only got worse. What might be causing this and what can I do to stop it. I need it fixed soon this is my daily driver jeep. Did i waste my money to have this done and only get screwed over.
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sounds like they did a bad job balancing them, id take it back and have them check it out
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Ok, I also know i need them aligned up. Instead of my steering wheel being straight when i drive it is actually to the left 2 to 3 inches and that makes it go straight.
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haha mines about 4-5 inches off since i lifted it, ill get around to it though
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Ok, I also know i need them aligned up. Instead of my steering wheel being straight when i drive it is actually to the left 2 to 3 inches and that makes it go straight.
Did the steering wheel being off-center and the vibrations both start after the tire rotation/balancing?
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The vibration started after the balancing and rotation and the steering wheel has always been like that.
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Take it back to the place that did the balancing. They did not do it properly.
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Originally Posted by sandstone
Take it back to the place that did the balancing. They did not do it properly.
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Make note of the speed where you notice the vibration. Tell them the speed where you noticed it.
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I notice it starting from 35 mph on up. Mudderoy where did you get your front bumper.
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Originally Posted by sandstone
Take it back to the place that did the balancing. They did not do it properly.
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Originally Posted by GoreXJ95
I notice it starting from 35 mph on up. Mudderoy where did you get your front bumper.
That's a custom that Detours (www.detoursusa.com) built for me. I drew it up and Detours worked it out into a design. Love the bumper. I have 4 KC lights on the front now, but still need (NEED) the Superwinch epi 9.0, but I'm soooo poor. lol I'm hoping I can get it next year.

Here's a link that will tell you more than you want to know about the bumper build, lol

http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php...t=bumper+build
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How much did it cost you.
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How much did it cost you.
It's a custom, and I am a repeat customer of Detours. You'd have to get the exact price from them. I estimate it is about $1000 with shipping. There is a lot of shapping and angles in this bumper. Trail Ready has one like this, but a little larger for the Liberty that is $1250.
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Yea i cant buy one that high maybe one like urs that just has the shackle recievers.


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