XJ Front Suspension
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From: parker, co
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
My wifes TJ was so bad the windshield frame was shaking loose as the whole truck was trulyng to shake in many different directions. As the lower half of the truck shook violently one direction it seemed as thought the rest of the truck was shaking the opposite direction.
Imagine shaking a long pensil buy the eraser to make it look 'rubbery' like we used to do as kids. (Pretending to know magic)
That's what the Wrangler did. Death wobble to the extreme.
I swapped the rims and tires, and it hasn't come back. Its been a couple months now, still good.
Again, try swapping tires first. They wear as well.
Imagine shaking a long pensil buy the eraser to make it look 'rubbery' like we used to do as kids. (Pretending to know magic)
That's what the Wrangler did. Death wobble to the extreme.
I swapped the rims and tires, and it hasn't come back. Its been a couple months now, still good.
Again, try swapping tires first. They wear as well.
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Model: Cherokee
Just looking under the vehicle I noticed that the swap bar end links are shot.
Where would be a good place to purchase replacements?
There are other bushings that I am guessing has failed or someone at some point over greased. Like I said I will take a few pics when I can so you guys can see exactly what I'm talking about.
I'm going to drop by an alignment shop tomorrow and have them look it over and see what they recommend.
Where would be a good place to purchase replacements?
There are other bushings that I am guessing has failed or someone at some point over greased. Like I said I will take a few pics when I can so you guys can see exactly what I'm talking about.
I'm going to drop by an alignment shop tomorrow and have them look it over and see what they recommend.
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From: West Texas
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L
How old are the tires?
my michelens had 75k on them and began shimmying.
I bought new ones, had a front end alignment and problem disappeared.
just a thought.
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From: Milwaukee, WI
Year: 1987
Engine: Check
I got a complete set of lightly used Bridgestone Dueller AT revos on Eagle alloy rims with awesome backspacing for less than the cost of ball joints.
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The passenger sway bay endlink broke this morning while I was driving. Ordered the moog replacement kit for both sides.
Since im on the factory springs at the moment, I didn't want to order sway bar disconnects.
Since im on the factory springs at the moment, I didn't want to order sway bar disconnects.
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
track bar
I have a 2001 Cherokee that is starting to develop a bit of death wobble.
The Jeep has 114k miles and I figured it probably time to start looking into replacing parts and bushings to get the front suspension back to new.
What parts do you guys recommend to start with?
I am sure that I currently need an alignment and they could possible be part of my problem, but I wanted to go ahead a replace some of the 'known' problematic parts before I get an alignment.
Also, keep in mind that later down the road I am planing on a RE or RC lift, somewhere around 3" to 3.5". So any parts that I can buy now that will save me down the road if I lift would be great.
I use the Jeep as a daily driver and never on trails, just the occasional off road use.
The Jeep has 114k miles and I figured it probably time to start looking into replacing parts and bushings to get the front suspension back to new.
What parts do you guys recommend to start with?
I am sure that I currently need an alignment and they could possible be part of my problem, but I wanted to go ahead a replace some of the 'known' problematic parts before I get an alignment.
Also, keep in mind that later down the road I am planing on a RE or RC lift, somewhere around 3" to 3.5". So any parts that I can buy now that will save me down the road if I lift would be great.
I use the Jeep as a daily driver and never on trails, just the occasional off road use.
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