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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 05:23 AM
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I just recently lifted my 2012 jk 2 door sport (3.5 in rubicon express, coils, monotube shocks, track bar and disconnects. Got it aligned but the steering is still loose and almost death wobbly sometimes on the highway. I'm assuming I should do a drag link flip. Any suggestions?
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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 05:51 AM
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Take a picture of your front end
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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 06:58 AM
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That is typically what solves it. Any adjustable control arms or reloctaion brackets for caster? Drop pitman arm or cam bolts?
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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 07:17 AM
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Pretty sure there were cam bolts with the kit. I know in the rear for sure because I was there when he was putting them in. I'm pretty new to this and learning as I go. I'll take a pic of the front end. It drives pin straight but the steering is loose and if I hit something hard at any speed I feel the wobble.
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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 07:18 AM
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Probably more of a shimmy then a wobble
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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 07:44 AM
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what your describing sounds like bumpsteer. Your steering needs to be addressed with most likely a drag link flip and a raised front trackbar bracket. Like requested earlier post a pic of your front end. You will also need a raised rear trackbar bracket on the rear axle.
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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 12:49 PM
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Post the specs from the alignment printout. And find a list of the specific components that came with the lift.
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Old Dec 2, 2014 | 02:43 AM
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I think I have it figured out guys! Thanks!
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