New Rims, Extra wobble when hitting bumps at 55 mph
01-30-2013, 08:53 AM
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DW is induced by bumps...not driving over even pavement. DW is an oscillation triggered by a bump, pothole, gap in concrete, etc.. I think the additional backspacing may have exposed a worn component in your front axle or steering. If you have an '08 its a very good possibility that its your ball joints. Have they been replaced? I have a 2012 and mine will need to be done soon.
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01-30-2013, 09:26 AM
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I'm battling it as we speak. Tried a few different trackbars, replaced the entire drag link, bigger bolts, balanced tires, caster to around 5°, ball joints inspected (video on this site) and have gotten no closer.
Make no mistake I know it is something that is worn, but three different shops have not been able to find it.
No way it is the trackbar bolts causing it either, though the bolt had caused problems for me before. A good first place to look.
Make no mistake I know it is something that is worn, but three different shops have not been able to find it.
No way it is the trackbar bolts causing it either, though the bolt had caused problems for me before. A good first place to look.
01-30-2013, 09:48 AM
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I do have new rims. I just did a torque test of 120 foot pounds and found them to be alittle lose. I also changed out the front tie rods out from the OEM's to the extra rear OEMs on the front. I am going to get it on the lift friday so I will check it out. Great write up. I will check back tomorrow if the tie rods and torquen' the wheels made a difference.
Thanks JK brothers!
Thanks JK brothers!
01-30-2013, 10:18 AM
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I'm battling it as we speak. Tried a few different trackbars, replaced the entire drag link, bigger bolts, balanced tires, caster to around 5°, ball joints inspected (video on this site) and have gotten no closer.
Make no mistake I know it is something that is worn, but three different shops have not been able to find it.
No way it is the trackbar bolts causing it either, though the bolt had caused problems for me before. A good first place to look.
Make no mistake I know it is something that is worn, but three different shops have not been able to find it.
No way it is the trackbar bolts causing it either, though the bolt had caused problems for me before. A good first place to look.
If you have addressed those other things I would take a hard look at:
- Tie Rod ends
- Sector shaft and steering box mount
- lower control arm bushings
01-30-2013, 10:48 AM
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It is crazy how a lot of people have had this problem and Jeep has not fixed the problem! I just hope my JK dosent get as bad as the one on the Video. That was crazy stupid!!!!
01-30-2013, 04:10 PM
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Got the tie rods on today and torqued everything. It rode better however the wobble has now be subjected to only the right wheel. Any ideas? I am going to replace the two bolts on the pitman arm Thursday.
01-30-2013, 04:21 PM
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