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new 3.25 lift and now I have wobble issues

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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 02:19 PM
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Default new 3.25 lift and now I have wobble issues

I just spent the weekend under my 2010 4 door jeep wrangler installing a 3.25 inch lift with 35 inch tires. I had a great weekend but now I am trying to work out all the bugs. When I get up to 30 mph the whole truck begins to wobble.
I think one of the biggest issues I have is caster angle. I adjusted the control arms to suggested leingths but I think my angles are off. What is the proper caster angle for the front and rear axles? I also know that the steering is not alligned any more. Does this need to be done in a shop with computers or can it be done by me?
Thank you for all the info.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 04:41 PM
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I'm no expert here but the first thing after a lift you should get is an alignment and then go form there.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Myjeep2012
I'm no expert here but the first thing after a lift you should get is an alignment and then go form there.
You should have an alignment completed right after the install. If the problem persist, then check all of your bolts and make sure everything is snug. I would start with the trac bars and then move to control arms, etc.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 05:19 PM
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For front I would start at 23" for lower. Make sure your axles are centered. I run this kit and have zero issues for more then a year. I have my frt lowers set at 23.25".
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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I assumed it was a Rusty's suspension.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 05:58 PM
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Over-torque your panhard bar to like 140ftlbs. Fixed mine
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by jeep2007
For front I would start at 23" for lower. Make sure your axles are centered. I run this kit and have zero issues for more then a year. I have my frt lowers set at 23.25".
Yeah same here. Never had an issue with mine...
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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Thanks for the info. Yes it is Rusty's lift. the instructions say 22.5 inchs on the front lowers but I can now see that this is really short. My driver side spring buts up to the quick disconnect. I am going for an alignment tomorrow. I hope the shop is able to do proper adjustments. If not I know I need to start by increasing my lower control arms. Once again thanks for the help.
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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Give Rusty's tech support a call. Let us know how everything turns out and what the fix was.
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