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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 08:26 AM
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I had my lift installed (TF 3") last week. I ran a week with the stock tires and rims and everything was fine. I had the new tires (35" MT/R) installed on new rims (AEV Saverge) and now there is a very noticible wobble in the stearing column from 55 to 65 mph. Once over 65 MPH, it goes away.

Since the stock tires/wheels ran fine, is it safe to assume it is a balancing issue with the new tires and rims?
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ECHO
Sounds like one of your tires is out of balance.. you may have lost a weight already..
Yep! Take it back to the place that mounted and balanced. Have them re-mount and not just re-balance.
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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Speed related wobbles are almost always balance related.

It took several times to get my 33's balanced right.
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 08:51 AM
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Awesome, thanks everyone!
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by utjeeper
I had my lift installed (TF 3") last week. I ran a week with the stock tires and rims and everything was fine. I had the new tires (35" MT/R) installed on new rims (AEV Saverge) and now there is a very noticible wobble in the stearing column from 55 to 65 mph. Once over 65 MPH, it goes away.

Since the stock tires/wheels ran fine, is it safe to assume it is a balancing issue with the new tires and rims?
Did TeraFlexPLUS mount your wheels and tires? If they did or didn't, bring it down and have them rebalance those.

So how do you like your new lift so far?
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by TeraFlex
Did TeraFlexPLUS mount your wheels and tires? If they did or didn't, bring it down and have them rebalance those.

So how do you like your new lift so far?
The lift is great, rides as well as stock. I was going to have TFP do the safety and emmisions inspection, so I may take you up on that. Thanks!
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 09:46 AM
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Did your lift come with a new trackbar, either adjustable or just longer? That could be the culprit too.
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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It has a new front adj. trackbar installed.

Originally Posted by MacDobhran
Did your lift come with a new trackbar, either adjustable or just longer? That could be the culprit too.
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