Wobble at 55 MPH
04-18-2013, 11:16 AM
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04-19-2013, 02:40 AM
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Took it to the shop yesterday and he the shop owner said that since i have aftetmarket wheel and tire combo that a static balance wouldnt work, so there shop is going to balance them the right way, he's also said somthing anout corecting the castor angle which i thought i achieved by getting control arm drops. He said somthing about a shim? Can anyone explain that better?
04-19-2013, 03:46 AM
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Ok boys and girls.. I've been chasing this wobble for awhile now. Here is a list of things i've done to stop the wobble.
Northridge 9/16 bolt kit
New draglink, both ends and turnbuckle
Brand new tires, 35" BF goodrich allterrains
Balanced and rotated
Untorque everything and retorque at ride hight
Replaced front trackbar
Removed the circlips on the wheel studs
Now it's gotten much worse, Now i have the shimmys 40-55mph
I'm guessing it's the ball joints so im going to get an alignment this week and have them check the ball joints while they are there.
Any other things that could cause this? It's miserable to drive and i don't like when my jeep is like that:(
Northridge 9/16 bolt kit
New draglink, both ends and turnbuckle
Brand new tires, 35" BF goodrich allterrains
Balanced and rotated
Untorque everything and retorque at ride hight
Replaced front trackbar
Removed the circlips on the wheel studs
Now it's gotten much worse, Now i have the shimmys 40-55mph
I'm guessing it's the ball joints so im going to get an alignment this week and have them check the ball joints while they are there.
Any other things that could cause this? It's miserable to drive and i don't like when my jeep is like that:(
04-19-2013, 10:54 AM
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one other thing.... when braking theres a very subtle tapping feeling on the brake pedal. not like ABS or anything just a small randomly recurring tapping sensation.
04-20-2013, 03:11 AM
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Hey guys, I had the wobble issue as well. Before you spend an insane amount on your jeep, go to a tire shop and have them balance your wheels and make sure one isn't bent. I had my tires rotated while having the slight wobble and when they move the bent rim to the front I almost rolled the jeep at 55.
04-22-2013, 05:23 AM
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Hey guys, I had the wobble issue as well. Before you spend an insane amount on your jeep, go to a tire shop and have them balance your wheels and make sure one isn't bent. I had my tires rotated while having the slight wobble and when they move the bent rim to the front I almost rolled the jeep at 55.
Installed i will let you guys know!
04-22-2013, 06:30 AM
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I was going to guess drive shaft. Had that go on an Xterra once, it started off only shaking at 55 mph, then progressively got worse.
I thought it was my new tires. Even took it to the place I bought them, and they agreed, and replaced the tires with a different brand for free. Still, the car shook like mad. Finally figured out it was the drive shaft. Not sure if the lift can have anything to do with that, ie changing u-joint angles, etc.
I thought it was my new tires. Even took it to the place I bought them, and they agreed, and replaced the tires with a different brand for free. Still, the car shook like mad. Finally figured out it was the drive shaft. Not sure if the lift can have anything to do with that, ie changing u-joint angles, etc.
04-25-2013, 09:58 AM
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04-29-2013, 05:22 AM
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I'll definently be there next year!
04-29-2013, 09:03 AM
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