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Old 07-09-2012, 05:31 PM
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My steering wheel shimmy's/wobbles going around a turn at slower speeds. It just started happening.
What could it be?
Old 07-09-2012, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoak
My steering wheel shimmy's/wobbles going around a turn at slower speeds. It just started happening.
What could it be?
Track bar not centered or loose??
Old 07-09-2012, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by robsjeep9

Track bar not centered or loose??
Ooohh you could be right. I think we did something stupid installing my lift a month or so ago.
I might be ordering an adjustable one...
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If it turns out not to be suspension related, check your front axle u-joints for binding.
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Originally Posted by Yankee
If it turns out not to be suspension related, check your front axle u-joints for binding.
Bump!! How do I do this?
And if anyone has another opinion let me know.
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A shimmy at slow speed while turning is usually a loose bolt on either your track bar or drag link. Check them out first.

u-joint binding requires a fairly sharp turn, and it occurs only rarely.

Good luck!
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Originally Posted by BKGM Jeepers
A shimmy at slow speed while turning is usually a loose bolt on either your track bar or drag link. Check them out first.

u-joint binding requires a fairly sharp turn, and it occurs only rarely.

Good luck!
Is the drag link supposed to rock back and forth from the knuckles?
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Originally Posted by BKGM Jeepers
A shimmy at slow speed while turning is usually a loose bolt on either your track bar or drag link. Check them out first.

u-joint binding requires a fairly sharp turn, and it occurs only rarely.

Good luck!
What I meant is that on a sharp slow turn, if the bearings in the u-joint are shot, a few people on here have reported that it can wobble the steering wheel back and forth from the the bearings not wanting to turn anymore.

Although the problem is likely what you suggest.
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Did you ever get it solved?



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