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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 12:41 PM
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could you post a picture of yours?
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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 12:55 PM
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thank you, does mine look so far off that it would be a major issue? I’m new to xj’s so all of this is a learning experience for me
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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 01:00 PM
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Would flipping the tie rod and drag link where I circled it be a possible option? Or would they make contact when doing a sharp turn? should have enough clearance to do that.
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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 03:27 PM
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Would flipping the tie rod and drag link where I circled it be a possible option? Or would they make contact when doing a sharp turn? should have enough clearance to do that.
Just put the top end of the drag link that is connected to the pitman arm over the pitman arm
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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SatiricalHen
Just put the top end of the drag link that is connected to the pitman arm over the pitman arm
will do thank you so much for the help
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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 07:16 PM
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Okay so I got the drag bar relocated ( don’t worry I’m moving the shock down ). Does it look more parallel than before? One thing too is the fitting that connects to the pitman arm is completely seized. I had to beat the bolt with a hammer to get it to move enough to drop the bolt through.
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Old Jul 8, 2018 | 09:20 PM
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that u bolt clamp thing does not look dependable......I would not depend on that for 1 minute......

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Old Jul 8, 2018 | 09:26 PM
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steering related issues are so important to me !
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Old Jul 8, 2018 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Mkcurtiss
that u bolt clamp thing does not look dependable......I would not depend on that for 1 minute......
It's not like he even needs the stabilizer. I haven't had one in a while... probably a year
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Old Jul 8, 2018 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Mkcurtiss
that u bolt clamp thing does not look dependable......I would not depend on that for 1 minute......
that was only a temp mock it it’s correctly mounted now
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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 09:37 AM
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Just got done dropping the jeep off at the shop, moving the drag link over the pitman arm has made the wobble almost disappear, other than the steering box being toast it wasn’t that bad to drive. My next issue is how rough bumps are, my apartment complex has speed bumps and the jeep feels like it’s gonna bounce away after hitting them. I know I’ll either need long arms or drop brackets in the front. I’m really not sure what I can do with the rear other than maybe a different leaf spring or higher quality shocks.
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Old Jul 9, 2018 | 06:15 PM
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Okay guys here’s a visual representation of my suspension, it’s still not perfect but hopefully it’s good enough to not cause more issues
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Old Jul 10, 2018 | 04:16 PM
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Tho shop my Jeep is at just sent me this
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Old Jul 10, 2018 | 05:23 PM
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Tho shop my Jeep is at just sent me this


i'm sorry man, but this all but confirms my theory that the price was so cheap because the po got himself too deep into something he knew nothing about...man this photo is too much haha
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Old Jul 10, 2018 | 08:08 PM
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i'm sorry man, but this all but confirms my theory that the price was so cheap because the po got himself too deep into something he knew nothing about...man this photo is too much haha
yea, the kid said self rappers are fine for a shock lmao. I’ll get it fixed tho
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