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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 12:22 PM
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99 xj 4dr
4.5 rough country lift
33 mtr Kevlar
auto tranny
d30 231j 8.25
I just bought the jeep last week
so far I have replaced both sides wheel hubs
inner and outer tie rod both sides new steering stabilizer and alignment just the other day
driving down the hwy at 65mph and hit a bump and got DW
at 55mph I have a good shimmy when hitting a bump bt I can power though it until 65mph
I was told track bar
then I was told control arm bushings
what should I do?
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by tokelyn
99 xj 4dr
4.5 rough country lift
33 mtr Kevlar
auto tranny
d30 231j 8.25
I just bought the jeep last week
so far I have replaced both sides wheel hubs
inner and outer tie rod both sides new steering stabilizer and alignment just the other day
driving down the hwy at 65mph and hit a bump and got DW
at 55mph I have a good shimmy when hitting a bump bt I can power though it until 65mph
I was told track bar
then I was told control arm bushings
what should I do?
Did you physically check the trac bar and control arm bushings yet. Is it a stock track bar. Is it lifted properly.
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 12:50 PM
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I checked track bar it is a little wabble bt not as bad as ones I have had b4
the track bar is an adjustable RE I think but the guy b4 me welded the jam nut to the tie rod end and to the bar it self so I'll have to buy new
I have adjustable upper control arms and fixed lowers
the pervious owner did the lift so idk of its done right bt it looks to be
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 04:26 PM
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 07:01 PM
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check trackbar bracket to the frame for cracks or any movement. you should have no play in the track bar anywhere except maybe a touch at axle side if you there is a clevite style bushing in it.
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by aka"dude"
check trackbar bracket to the frame for cracks or any movement. you should have no play in the track bar anywhere except maybe a touch at axle side if you there is a clevite style bushing in it.
I would say I have about 1/8 inch movement at the tie rod ends (frame side)
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 07:54 PM
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just checked the brackets and there is no cracks
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by tokelyn
I would say I have about 1/8 inch movement at the tie rod ends (frame side)
its toast. that will do it, but there are probably a handful of other issues going on as well. my $.02 is to start there.
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Old Sep 8, 2015 | 12:22 AM
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Start with your track bar- that is usually the culprit. IRO makes a great one for not all that much.

Your control arm bushings could also be the culprit- they were on mine awhile back. Also ball joints. More than likely though, it is your track-bar.
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