Jeep Wobble
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Jeep Wobble
I looked through some threads and haven't seen this. I get a front end vibration sometimes at speed. Seems to come and go(part I didn't see in the other threads). Doesn't seem nearly as bad as some have stated. Never felt like I wasn't still in control of where I was going. All front end parts are original. Even with the small 2" lift the track bar doesn't look parallel. I haven't measured to see if the axle is centered yet. Does it sound more like a track bar issue or a bad steering component problem? I seen Rustys makes an adjustable track bar for stock-2" and 2.75-5" lifts. Is it impossible to use the 2.75-5" version with the 2" lift. I plan to step up to 33's in the future and will probably have to go up another inch or two.
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I looked through some threads and haven't seen this. I get a front end vibration sometimes at speed. Seems to come and go(part I didn't see in the other threads). Doesn't seem nearly as bad as some have stated. Never felt like I wasn't still in control of where I was going. All front end parts are original. Even with the small 2" lift the track bar doesn't look parallel. I haven't measured to see if the axle is centered yet. Does it sound more like a track bar issue or a bad steering component problem? I seen Rustys makes an adjustable track bar for stock-2" and 2.75-5" lifts. Is it impossible to use the 2.75-5" version with the 2" lift. I plan to step up to 33's in the future and will probably have to go up another inch or two.
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I'm pretty sure it's a suspension problem. I looked out the window last night on my way to work during a wobble fit and I could see the tire moving back and forth like I have seen in other videos. It wasn't nearly as bad as some of the others I have seen though.
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Have you checked your front end for play, like your tie rod ends? It could be from worn out front end parts.
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Is the tire moving side to side or wobbling side to side or wobbling up and down? To me it sounds like a hub ( unit bearing) not hard to replace, check tie rod ends, pull track bar off and check Bushings for wear or play. Also look at control arm bushings. it sounds like its not to bad so I'm guessings its one of your hubs or both. if the tire is wobbling up and down it's probably your ball joints. Simple to check, jack tire off the ground and grab top and bottom and wiggle. If it moves then ball joints are bad.
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As soon as I get my other car off jack stands I'm going to check out the Jeep. Just got done swapping the rear ends in my SS and still gotta bleed the brakes, change collector gaskets, and speedo gears.
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