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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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Get a tune up?
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 08:11 AM
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DIY alignments are easy.
Rebalance the tires.
Check to make sure the U/L-BJ's aren't worn.
Same with the tie rod ends
Make sure steering stabilizer is ok
Check the bushings on all front end components
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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Shimmy feels like it's coming from the rear (in the seat) rather then the front (steering wheel)
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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I had a friend drive behind me yesterday while I took the jeep up to speed again to get a feel for the wobble. I felt it mostly in my feet, around the pedals. Acted just the same. Now that rear brake that I suspected to be binding up was blistering hot while the other one was not even hot to the touch. The ebrake cable to that one is definitely not releasing. I'm having a hard time thinking this is causing the bad wobbles, but do you guys think that this is a good place to start, or am I wasting my time? Funds are a little tight right now so I'm trying to get the wobbles taken care of first priority. Anyways, if I pull that drum off, is there something to look for where the ebrake links up? I'll probably just buy some new shoes and hardware and redo them. I took a look quick look at the suspension and steering and everything seemed fine. No play in the wheel bearings, etc. My question is do you guys think that this brake drum binding up could be the cause of my problem?

Thanks as always.
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