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HELP! Installed Lift Today Now It Shakes

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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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What kind of lift is it? Any changes in the track bar or drag link mounting? Does it have any new brackets for the track bar? A pic of the front end would help!
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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its the rough country 4.5 lift.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by JeepersCreepers
its the rough country 4.5 lift.
Did you use a whole new trac bar for the install or one of their brackets?
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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i had to drill a new hole a 3/4 from the old hole.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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That may or may not be a problem aswell, but first things first I would get it aligned.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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will the track bar effect the alignment
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by JeepersCreepers
will the track bar effect the alignment
Anything to do with steering changes and suspension changes can effect the alignment.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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Yes it can. The track bar keeps the axle "centered" laterally under the front end.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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should i get an adjustable track bar than get an alignment or do the alignment first
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by JeepersCreepers
should i get an adjustable track bar than get an alignment or do the alignment first
Well if you plan on getting an adj tracbar in the very near future then by all means go for it then get the alignment.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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hmmm. I have to figure out what to do. thank god i own 2 vehicles. I hate to park the jeep till i can get it fixed.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by JeepersCreepers
hmmm. I have to figure out what to do. thank god i own 2 vehicles. I hate to park the jeep till i can get it fixed.
Tis the story of every jeepers life
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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Don't let that shaking slow you down. Look for the silver lining. Bring some milk and ice cream and make a milkshake.
Seriously check that everything is tight and that the bushings that you re-used are not soft or dry rotted. That and the wheel balancing is about all you can do other than the trackbar that was already mentioned.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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well i just had the wheels balanced Monday, and the bushings are new. I guess i could drive it tomorrow and see. I just don't want to shake my jeep to pieces.
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 07:27 AM
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I notice driving into work today that the front squeaks and creaks alittle. I know it might be still settling. Am I correct or should it be done settling by now.
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