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 driving problems with my tj
#828718
08/04/07 11:04 PM
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Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 25
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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i just recently installed a lift on my 99 tj. 4 in susp. its the second one i have installed but this time when i drive down the road any bump or pot hole i hit the jeep feels like both front tires are about to come off and jerks around dramatically i cant figure what is causeing this dilema. if anyone has had the same problem and knows how to fix it or knows what the problem is please help.
"GOT SOME MUD"
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Re: driving problems with my tj
[Re: mossyoaktj]
#828719
08/05/07 01:45 AM
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Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 512
Rock Warrior
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Sounds like "death wobble" Do a google search and I am sure you will come up with lots of info.
03 TJ 5 Speed I-6 30X9.50 BFG KO's
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Re: driving problems with my tj
[Re: mossyoaktj]
#828720
08/06/07 01:37 PM
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Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 32
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I ran into this problem on the last lift i did also. ended up being the caster setting on the front axle. If you did not replace your lower control arms then thats the problem. The lift throws off the front caster setting by pulling the axle torwards the rear of the truck. get some adjustable lower control arms and take it to get an alignment.
97 Wrangler Sport, 31" BFG All Terrain, .30 over 4.0L w/ Comp cam, P&P Head, Banks Header, Throttle body, chip.
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Re: driving problems with my tj
[Re: mossyoaktj]
#828721
08/07/07 02:56 PM
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 353
Mudrunner
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does it do this constantly while your driving down the road or just when you hit a bump or pothole?
WHEN THE ROAD ENDS, THE FUN BEGINS
97 sahara, 4in skyjacker lift, 33in tires, borla header & catback, 10in subs
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Re: driving problems with my tj
[Re: playinmud]
#828722
08/08/07 04:37 PM
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Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 20
Need a Spot
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I have yet to install my lift...it's in the mail...I am waiting for this to happen. HOWEVER, from all the advice I have received on issues that may occur after the lift...you might need a new Track bar and/or new steering stabilizer. Just in case, as Fishtaker says.....Google it and see if you come up with others that have had this problem <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: driving problems with my tj
[Re: ksp2002TJ]
#828723
08/09/07 11:05 PM
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Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 25
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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yeah i went through and put more bolts in and tightened everything up it still does it but it bareley noticable but it only did it when i hit a bump or something. i still needs an allignment and a new shock stabilizer so i hope after those two it will go away completely
"GOT SOME MUD"
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Re: driving problems with my tj
[Re: mossyoaktj]
#828724
08/11/07 06:58 AM
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 14
Need a Spot
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your tire scrub is wrong. Look at wheel backspacing in relation to your lift. This is what causes the "death wobble"
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Re: driving problems with my tj
[Re: mossyoaktj]
#828725
08/11/07 08:00 PM
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 353
Mudrunner
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death wobble does it constantly, you said it only happens after you hit a bump, its probably your steering stabalizers, i had this problem whe i first bought my jeep, i puchased the skyjacker replacment one and the aftermarket one that goes on the track bar and the tierod, from just replacing the stock one i noticed a big difference, but after adding the aftermarket one and having a dual stabilizer setup it drives like a dream come true, but unless if your running 35's or bigger you shouldnt need the addition stabalizer
WHEN THE ROAD ENDS, THE FUN BEGINS
97 sahara, 4in skyjacker lift, 33in tires, borla header & catback, 10in subs
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Re: driving problems with my tj
[Re: playinmud]
#828726
08/16/07 03:20 AM
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Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 25
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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alright installed a new skyjacker shock absorber the wobble is still happening although it is a little better but before it was worse and i while i was installing the newe shock i noticed all my bushing were shot and i had a lot of play in my rod ends so i just ordered all new grease bushing for the tie rod ends and after the install im getting an allignment. is there anything else i should check
"GOT SOME MUD"
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Re: driving problems with my tj
[Re: mossyoaktj]
#828727
08/16/07 01:58 PM
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Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 32
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Moss baby,
get the alignment first. I still think that your problem is the caster setting of the front axle caused by the lift (get adjustable lower control arms). The alignment will stop your guessing and tell you if everything is within specs and if it's not, then there you go, if it is then you'll know it's your steering stabilizer. I hate to se ya throwing parts at it. As my chiropractor says about X-rays, "TO SEE IS TO KNOW, AND I REFUSE TO GUESS"
97 Wrangler Sport, 31" BFG All Terrain, .30 over 4.0L w/ Comp cam, P&P Head, Banks Header, Throttle body, chip.
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