Red Sahara

OK - this might be a stupid question - please forgive me if it is. My Jeep has been swaying a lot when I hit a bump lately. I looked up some death wobble stuff and I think I might have found the problem. When I grab the drag link - I can move it up and down a lot. Is it OK to just torque the bolts down - and if so - what is the torque spec.

Thanks for the help.

tribulation138

Torque it down. I think its 125ft lbs?

Shouldn't have any up and down movement.

Croce

Its ok if the drag link "Twists" but there should be no play in the tie rod ends

kjeeper10

Tell us what you have installed. Is it Lifted? Tires/size ?
As said .. Both the tie rod and drag link should twist. Have somebody turn the wheel quickly 9-3. Watch the joints ..
if any of them pop up and down .. The joint is worn.
Also check front track bar torque 125 ft lbs.
if nothing stands out .. Search PlanMan's systematic DW Checklist. Start from the beginning and work your way down.
Good luck !!


2007 Rubicon /2 door/6 speed

tcdawg

Wrong torque

Draglink torque is 77 at the Pittman arm, 63 at the knuckle.

tribulation138

Figures