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Old May 24, 2014 | 04:44 PM
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I'm still fairly new to the jeep mechanics. I have a 95 grand cherokee. No driving problems at all. I installed the 3 inch lift springs yesterday and moved the old front springs to the rear. Love the way it looks, but now it pulls to the right and gets what I'm guessing is called the "death wobble" when I get up the 65 mph. Any suggestions on where to start? I also installed all new shocks with the lift.
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Old May 24, 2014 | 08:14 PM
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Start with an alignment, you're way toed in and the caster is too negative. You're front axle is probably shifted towards the driver side too if you didn't install an adjustable track bar.
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Old May 25, 2014 | 06:15 AM
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I didn't install a new track bar. Will a new steering stabilizer help out. I have one, just couldn't get the bolt out of the old one the other day. I know know that it pretty much needs pressed out. Should I install a new track bar?

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Old May 25, 2014 | 10:46 AM
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A new stabilizer won't really help with death wobble it only masks the problem. An adjustable track bar will square the axle up with the body and help bring the geometry back into spec. Don't forget to get it aligned.
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Old May 25, 2014 | 11:13 AM
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Do I need to go with an adjustable track bar to accommodate the lift? Track bar before alignment I'm guessing so they can square it up during alignment?

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Old May 25, 2014 | 11:38 AM
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Thanks for the info by the way.
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Old May 25, 2014 | 12:53 PM
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I would be best to have it aligned with the track bar installed, but you should at least eyeball the toe now before you chew up the tires.
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Old May 29, 2014 | 03:08 PM
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How far is to far out as far as the track bar is concerned.
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Old May 29, 2014 | 03:43 PM
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Measure the distance between the body and the tires on both sides. They should be the same. When you lifted the body, the track bar pulled the axle to the left. You'll also find the steering wheel isn't centered when you're going straight. Check the rear axle as well.
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