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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 06:30 AM
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Just had a 3.5" RC lift installed along with RC dual stab, has only been on since tuesday I was driving and at about 70-80 km don't know what that is in MPH but started shaking badley. Called the Installer and they will look at in on monday just curious if anything looks out of the norm with these pics, look at the driver side stab shock something vibrated so bad it dented/rubbed it good. any techs out there have any info I have searched lots found alot of info just looking for a techs input /thoughts.Click image for larger version

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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 06:36 AM
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Look at how corroded your tie rod is. Let the installer take a look. Looks like your Jeep has driven on quite a few salty roads or beaches. I'd be willing to be a few items on your front end need a little freshening up...
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 06:38 AM
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Is it possible to be an Istallation error don't want to get screwed at the drive through if you know what i mean. I haven't been anywhere with the jeep beside back and forth to work . well here is a couple more pics if I need to take more pics let me know I will right away.

Note it was installed by professional's a garage that deals in off road builds and part off the local jeep clubs etc not hacking on them by any means just trying to gain further knowledge, after the lift was installed an alignment was also done.


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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 06:40 AM
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I am from the coast salt is in the air i know looks pretty rusted, The jeep only has 31000km on it, aprox 15000miles, any input would be appreciated Thanks to all in advance.

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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 12:50 PM
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Your tierod clamp is missing on the driver side, looks like they took it off and are just using the RC mount to clamp your tierod adjuster. That wont work.
Also, you may want to turn your steering wheel lock to lock and see if anything contacts the stabilizers.

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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 12:56 PM
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see the clamp....

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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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the clamp is missing you said is this safe to drive 15 miles to the shop or what?

thanks for the info.

I am still learning alot thanks to all of you?

I do see the clamp now could this be the problem then I hope that this is all that is wrong, why does the pic of the exact same stabilizer look completly different then mine minus the decals of course. Is it because the jeep in the pic is lifted alot higher?

Is there supposed to be a clamp on both sides or just the driver curious so with this clamp missing this would throw the aignment all out to wack then to yes or no?

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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by jawk1
the clamp is missing you said is this safe to drive 15 miles to the shop or what?

thanks for the info.

I am still learning alot thanks to all of you?

I do see the clamp now could this be the problem then I hope that this is all that is wrong, why does the pic of the exact same stabilizer look completly different then mine minus the decals of course. Is it because the jeep in the pic is lifted alot higher?

Is there supposed to be a clamp on both sides or just the driver curious so with this clamp missing this would throw the aignment all out to wack then to yes or no?
I would say that could be and most likely thats the prob. The tierod sleeve needs to be clamped down tightly so there's no movement in the threads. Put your teeth together, close your mouth and slide your teeth back and forth, this is what is happening to those threads on the tierod not clamped properly. Movement like that in a tierod could definately throw you into a wobble and or exasperate other issue you may have. Tell them to find your freakin clamp and put it back on.Hopefully this is your fix.
Only one clamp , none on the pass side. Your toe may be off now, the tierod coulda jumped a thread.
Also, the jeep in the pic is lifted 3or4 inches.

Try to tighten those u-bolt clamps on the stabilizer more and drive slow and you should be ok for the drive.
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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Thanks for the help, I really do appreciate it.
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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Have them loosen and re-torque all your control arm bolts and your trackbars aswell. I skipped over the part about then putting a lift on. Loose trackbar and or ca's can throw you into a wobble aswell.
After a death wobble episode, this needs to be done as the wobble can loosen /break/ damage other components.
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