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Old 05-21-2010, 05:04 AM
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So I have just put on my 4.5" BDS short arm lift. I do not have adjustable control arms or adjustable track bars. The lift when on smoothly. Then on the way home I felt a little bit of shaking, so I went and got my tires re balnced (35's) and got an alignment. Now everything rides really well until I hit 65 MPH. From there on up it shakes. I can feel it in my seat and in my feet. I ordered adjustable track bars last night. I just wanted some input on what you guys thought it might be. By no means is it DEATH WOBBLE! It is minor shaking that is REALLY annoying. Thanks for your help fellas.
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are stock driveshafts on your rig supposed to be good with that much lift?
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well when I'm driving on the road it didnt seem close the guard at all. That is a possibility though.
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does anyone know if the driveshaft will make that much of a difference?
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Originally Posted by ejyjk
does anyone know if the driveshaft will make that much of a difference?
With a 4 door your rear shaft is going to be ok on the road your front is hating life right now. Why not try removing it for a day (very easy) and seeing how it drives. That should tell you right there if there is a problem.
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Originally Posted by ejyjk
does anyone know if the driveshaft will make that much of a difference?
Oh yea
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Originally Posted by dadgummit
With a 4 door your rear shaft is going to be ok on the road your front is hating life right now. Why not try removing it for a day (very easy) and seeing how it drives. That should tell you right there if there is a problem.
Will this hurt anything at all?
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Originally Posted by ejyjk
Will this hurt anything at all?
You're just physically removing the ability to put it into 4wd. Won't hurt anything.
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Thanks for all the input!
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I've actually been having the same issue. I have the same amount of lift with 35's. I'd love to hear what anyone may say. Same deal, everything went smooth going on and tires were balanced before the install. Only a slight amount of wiggle in the steering at higher speeds. Still makes me paranoid tho. I'll definitely be following this thread.


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