Fromt end suspension
05-09-2014, 04:01 PM
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Fromt end suspension
I currently have a 4.5 zone lift and a HD track bar from IRO. I get a little wobble sometimes when I go around curves above 50MPH. I have put a picture of my front end to see if y'all think I need a drop pitman arm. I plan doing the ZJ tie rod conversion this month. Let me know if my track bar looks parallel.
05-09-2014, 04:15 PM
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That not right, fix it. And make sure every part of the front suspension is in good shape. TRE's, ball joints ( serious above is a great place to get Moog brand replacements at a great price) . And most important make sure both ends of your track bar are tightened properly.
That not right, fix it. And make sure every part of the front suspension is in good shape. TRE's, ball joints ( serious above is a great place to get Moog brand replacements at a great price) . And most important make sure both ends of your track bar are tightened properly.
05-09-2014, 04:55 PM
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Yeah, it looks like the track bar is upside down, and its definitely not parallel with the drag link.
If you want a real steering upgrade, go to 1 ton. I have the Serious Offroad steering on mine, I love it. I'm not a big fan of the ZJ steering as an upgrade, the only benefit to that is it bolts right on, and is a little stronger than the XJ steering.
If you want a real steering upgrade, go to 1 ton. I have the Serious Offroad steering on mine, I love it. I'm not a big fan of the ZJ steering as an upgrade, the only benefit to that is it bolts right on, and is a little stronger than the XJ steering.
05-09-2014, 04:55 PM
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Yeah, it looks like the track bar is upside down, and its definitely not parallel with the drag link.
If you want a real steering upgrade, go to 1 ton. I have the Serious Offroad steering on mine, I love it. I'm not a big fan of the ZJ steering as an upgrade, the only benefit to that is it bolts right on, and is a little stronger than the XJ steering.
If you want a real steering upgrade, go to 1 ton. I have the Serious Offroad steering on mine, I love it. I'm not a big fan of the ZJ steering as an upgrade, the only benefit to that is it bolts right on, and is a little stronger than the XJ steering.
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05-09-2014, 04:56 PM
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Well that's what I get for having a shop install it. I could get the bracket off because my coil spring was in the way. Looks like ill flip it over this weekend and send a new picture. Thanks
05-09-2014, 06:45 PM
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That's what I get for having someone else put it on. I couldn't get the bracket off due to the coil spring was in the way of the bolt. Looks like Ill take it off this weekend and flip it and then take another picture. Thanks
05-18-2014, 06:25 PM
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I went to fix it today and got it off and then realized that the bushing sleeves were installed wrong. Is there any way to get these out without messing them up?
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05-18-2014, 07:54 PM
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If you had a shop install it for you I would be looking to get my money back, or I would have it towed back to the shop at their expense and installed properly at no cost.
05-21-2014, 08:30 AM
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Updated with new picture of track bar flipped. It still doesn't look parallel, just was wondering what else needs to be done.
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05-21-2014, 08:40 AM
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I'm not sure what you guys are looking at. Yes, the track bar is upside down but it don't get much more parallel than that...
Other than the tie rod ends being pretty much maxed out from the sky high lift and the track bar being upside down I don't see an issue with this.
Also, the steering angles are going to have very little to do with a "wobble" at 50mph. Wandering and bump steer maybe but not a wobble.
Other than the tie rod ends being pretty much maxed out from the sky high lift and the track bar being upside down I don't see an issue with this.
Also, the steering angles are going to have very little to do with a "wobble" at 50mph. Wandering and bump steer maybe but not a wobble.