Do any of you fine folks have referrals for suspension adjustments near Ogden?

My non-expertise has led me to blame my pinion angle for the wandering steering and front end vibrations.

 

I don't know about your area, but most shops are not good with this if you have modified your steering or have a lift installed. I think we need more information to make any recommendations

 

Ya that makes sense. I’m bad at writing so bare with me while I try to explain.

It’s an ‘01 xj with a 3” RC lift and ~30” mud tires. I’ve had a vibration that I can feel in the gas and brake pedals at all times but is worst at lower speeds. Plus the steering wheel is slightly off centered when going straight and the Jeep likes to wander.

I’m convinced I need adjustable upper control arms because the wheel is centered and my castor angle is about 12 degrees.

With all that said, my ZJ steering kit also needs to be replaced since all the TRE’s are old and leaky. So maybe I should fix that before messing with angles.

 

First question: Did you get an alignment after the lift was installed?

Second, the O1s are very sensitive to rear driveshaft vibes even with a 3" lift. Have you done anything to address that?

Steering wheel cantering is easy to correct yourself

 

Interesting, I’m glad you mentioned the rear shaft issue because I’ve been wanting to sure that up as well. I inspected the rear end recently and everything looked close to spec. But I’d like to make it solid so it’ll last. Do I get the yoke delete kit thing or can I just shim if it’s close?

Also, the previous owner left me the paperwork from the alignment he had done post-install and everything was in spec. So according to the “data” my castor has rotated almost 10 degrees in the last year or so.

 

As far as the rear goes there are two solutions. One is to put a one inch spacer between the cross member and frame. I personally don't like them, hard on tcase shifter linkage. The other is to use a slip yoke eliminator kit. They vary in price depending on the type of kit, but you put that in and then tip the pinion up. It is the best solution.

As far as the front goes, post some pics of the front end parts, especially a full on view of the tie rod, drag link etc