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05-03-2011, 03:14 PM
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please help
I recently put a lift kit on.my 07 wrang X and i took it to a 4x4 shop n got an alignment done and had my axels centered but not long after when i would hit a good bump i get a pretty good vibration in thw front it last a few seconds then stops i was told that it could he my ateering stabelizer is this true or is.it something else
05-03-2011, 03:15 PM
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SOUNDS LIKE A CASE OF THE DEATH WOBBLE..... Time to replace your ball joints.
your ball joints will wear out over time and cause a shimmy in the front end when you hit bumps (DEATH WOBBLE) im guessing you upgraded to larger wheels and tires and the extra weight of thoes is what is causing you to have the shimmy now
your ball joints will wear out over time and cause a shimmy in the front end when you hit bumps (DEATH WOBBLE) im guessing you upgraded to larger wheels and tires and the extra weight of thoes is what is causing you to have the shimmy now
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05-03-2011, 03:48 PM
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I recommend this link, It really helped (helps) me out.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...ght=diagnosing
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...ght=diagnosing
05-03-2011, 03:50 PM
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being that you recently had your lift installed, i would double check your front track bar to make sure that the bolts are tightend to 125 ft lbs of torque. if they're good, have your ball joints checked to see if they are worn out.
05-03-2011, 03:51 PM
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sounds like you need to upgrade the steering stabilizer.. im lifting this weekend to 3'' and i was told to replace with a bigger and better stabilizer im buying a rancho.
05-03-2011, 03:53 PM
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why? if your suspension is dialed in, you don't even need a steering stabilizer. installing a heavy duty steering stabilizer is at best a band aid that masks or hides the real problems you might be having with your jeep. i would strongly NOT recommend this.
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05-04-2011, 06:30 AM
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Iit did it again this morning i hit a pothole doing about 60mph n it almost felt like a wheel was loose but i checked it when i got to work n the lugs where tight but thos time it shook the jeep pretty hard n then it stoped n rode normal