Vibrations at 55mph...?
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Vibrations at 55mph...?
Ok, so I'm experiencing vibrations, but only between 55 and 60mph. Before and after that range, it's smooth driving. Anyone else ever encounter this?
Background info: The XJ is stock (for the next 29 days). No mods, so it isn't anything I've added. I took it in for an alignment after I bought it a couple of weeks ago cuz it felt like it was pulling to the right at higher speeds. They said the alignment was fine but that the tires were over-inflated and had irregular wear. Tires were set properly and the Jeep rides straight. But that vibe is still there.
Background info: The XJ is stock (for the next 29 days). No mods, so it isn't anything I've added. I took it in for an alignment after I bought it a couple of weeks ago cuz it felt like it was pulling to the right at higher speeds. They said the alignment was fine but that the tires were over-inflated and had irregular wear. Tires were set properly and the Jeep rides straight. But that vibe is still there.
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Thanks Busted. I already have a brand new set of 31s I just can't get them on till June 1st (bought a 4" Skyjacker lift and 33" Mickey T's for my Rubi) cuz I did the math in my ledger wrong and didn't have enough for both lifts...CARRY THE 1, MAN!!! Basic math seems to elude this guy.
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I'm 68 and have used trig in my job every day, BUT I still check my math with a calculator when doing my checkbook. I don't like $30 overdraft fees!
On the vibration, A very slight imbalance can be amplified by worn hub bearings. My 97 ZJ had this same problem. I'd be running fine until I hit a slight pavement blemish and she'd go into the dreaded "death wobble"! Only around 55 though. I had the tires spin-balanced and changed both front hubs. Problem gone!
On the vibration, A very slight imbalance can be amplified by worn hub bearings. My 97 ZJ had this same problem. I'd be running fine until I hit a slight pavement blemish and she'd go into the dreaded "death wobble"! Only around 55 though. I had the tires spin-balanced and changed both front hubs. Problem gone!
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Thanks Dave. And I usually use a calculator, bump my receipts against my leger, and I'm very **** about my checkbook. Learned the hard way in my youth about keeping up with this stuff. I forgot about an auto draft I had set up that went to my former bank for my Harley and it's insurance. Wouldn't have put me overdraft but if I had gone with the XJ lift purchase (gotta get full leafs) I'd definitely be feeling the pinch for a few weeks.
I'm not using the XJ too much as the weather is amazing (finally). So I don't have a rush on the problem. But come June 1st, she will be lifted, new tires and wheels, balanced, and aligned. Any problems found in the process will be quickly addressed. I love my Cherokee and can't wait to give her a face lift.
I'm not using the XJ too much as the weather is amazing (finally). So I don't have a rush on the problem. But come June 1st, she will be lifted, new tires and wheels, balanced, and aligned. Any problems found in the process will be quickly addressed. I love my Cherokee and can't wait to give her a face lift.
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