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Still need help. Steering issues

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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 04:03 AM
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Default Still need help. Steering issues

07 JKU x with 52k miles. Just installed TF leveling kit, 2013 rubi shocks, and 275/70/18's cooper discoverer at3 on procomp wheels. Tires have been balanced, wheels are true, and had an alignment done. There is a slight shimmy in the steering wheel that is more annoying between 35-45mph. Not as noticable at highway speeds but still present. Any ideas? Ball joints maybe?
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 04:10 AM
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if you had the aliment done at a good shop they would be able to tell that your ball joints were bad. and should of told you.
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 05:21 AM
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If you hav'nt done ball joints yet,they most likely done.Just jack up a wheel off the ground and check them
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by familytime
If you hav'nt done ball joints yet,they most likely done.Just jack up a wheel off the ground and check them
I have a 07JKU as well and had the same problem. The bolt holes on the lower control arms had wallowed out just enough to cause the shimmer. I had to weld extra thick washers on the mounts to fix it. Also check the bushings as mine were damaged and had to be replaced.
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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Well, ball joints are good. Suspension bolts and bushings good. Now what? Thanks for the help so far. It is very much appreciated.
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 03:51 PM
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i would do a tire rotation just to see, if it goes away than you know something was not right with the tires you have on the front now
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 03:54 PM
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hey man a bit of a side note, i see your in va. im looking for some places to play with the jeep. what area you in and do you know any good legal spots to ride?
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