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Help please. Weird steering wobble...

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Old May 14, 2015 | 03:12 AM
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Hi all. I have just recently started noticing a weird wobble feeling when I am taking slow turns. It kind of fees like taking a turn on dry pavement in four wheel drive. I feel it right in the steering wheel, almost like a bounce. When I drive straight or faster it is fine, I don't notice anything. I checked my power steering fluid, which was fine. I though maybe my pump is starting to go. If I had to pick a side I would say it's coming from the driver front side turning either way. I jacked the jeep and didn't notice any movement that I could see. Maybe ball joints or tie rods I don't know.
Just thought I would see if anybody has an issue like this. I have an 08 wrangler two door with a 4"rough country lift. I've been running this lift for about 5 years with zero issues. Thank you.
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Old May 14, 2015 | 03:14 AM
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I guess I should say this. Over the winter I had to plow through the end of my driveway and got stuck in about 4 feet of snow. Had it packed pretty good. Possible alignment issue? It's just weird how I only notice around corners.
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Old May 14, 2015 | 04:49 AM
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U-joints ?
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Old May 14, 2015 | 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by kjeeper10
U-joints ?
X2^^^ Check u-joints, sounds like they're binding up.
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Old May 14, 2015 | 01:27 PM
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Thanks. I will check it out. Is there an easy way for me to diagnose if they are bad?
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Old May 14, 2015 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by nismosis
Thanks. I will check it out. Is there an easy way for me to diagnose if they are bad?
I'd park it with the wheels turned far right or left, in 2WD, then jack up the front and spin each wheel by hand. Watch each u-joint and feel how smooth it is to turn the tire.

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Old May 15, 2015 | 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr.T
I'd park it with the wheels turned far right or left, in 2WD, then jack up the front and spin each wheel by hand. Watch each u-joint and feel how smooth it is to turn the tire.
Thanks for the help
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