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Vibration on when turning??????

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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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Like the title says... At slows speeds 5-10 mph I get a wobble or hop coming from the steering wheel...... Back round 11 2dr sport 15k teraflex 2.5 coil shock with 35's jk's monster track bar (front) teraflex disco.... rough country steering stabilizer flip bracket...... Lifts been on for a good 8 months, I check the ball joints on passenger side seems tight, checked driver side no ball joint movement but it seems I have play in my drop pit man to tie rod bushing....... Is this possible..... Any body have any other thoughts..... What's the fix for this....
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 08:22 AM
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Wobble or vibration? Wobble is from loose track bar 9 out 10 times. Vibration or clunking from loose tie rods or ball joints.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 08:51 AM
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It's kinda like a hop....
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 09:20 AM
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Check and see that it's not in 4wd. I've done it a few times where the indicator light wasn't on. and also try putting it in 4wd drive ans drive it a block or 2 then put it back in 2wd then back up a few feet then see if the problem is gone. Sounds like the front diff is engaged.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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I checked the shifter it's in 2 hi I moved it up and down.... Didn't work thanks..... Still stumped
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 05:58 AM
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Front axle u-joints(s)?
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 06:22 AM
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My girls 09 JK would do what it sounds like you're describing. The front tires were cupping and a rotation (much overdue) solved her problem.
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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Tires have 12k on them rotated every 3k....... No cupping... Ball joints are tight... I do see a little play in the bushing for steering stabilizer ..... And a little play in the tie rod to pitman bushing...... I think I might just order the bushing for the pitman arm..... It's 40$ from Quadratec
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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How would you check an axel U joint... I see no oil... From what I can tell, no damage... That might be something my mechanic will have to look at...
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 02:48 AM
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Well the shacking got worst, had my mechanic do an alignment ...... Boy everything was way off.... In order to fix the rear I order some lower adjustable control arms
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