Steering wobble after leveling kit
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Steering wobble after leveling kit
Just installed TF Leveling kit on my 07 jku x. Put on new 275/70/18's. I had them balanced and an alignment. I have a wobble between 30 and 40 mph that is pretty noticable and it feels as if I may have a tire still out of balance. One of the tires they balanced had several weights on it. I am taking it back to be done again. I was just wondering if there is anything else it could be or if anyone has had this experience.
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The most likely thing that feels like a tire that's out of round, out of balance, or not running true is: A tire that is out of round, out of balance, or not running true.
Did you add wheel spacers? If so, did you remove the little metal clips from the wheel studs first?
Adding some lift can make a driveshaft wobble, but a levelling kit shouldn't be enough to do it.
Did you add wheel spacers? If so, did you remove the little metal clips from the wheel studs first?
Adding some lift can make a driveshaft wobble, but a levelling kit shouldn't be enough to do it.
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Update
Just got back from the tire place. Turns out the wheel with all the weights has ( more than likely) a slipped belt on the tire. Also, the wheels I mounted had the correct backspacing so no need for spacers. I am shipping the tire back tomorrow and hopefully the new one will be better...
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Still an issue
Got the new tire, mounted, balanced, and an alignment. I still have a slight wobble in the steering wheel. Any ideas? I am going to check the ball joints and tie rods on Sunday, I guess that would be the next logical step? I have 50k miles on it.