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New Lift / Steering Wheel Shake

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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 07:06 AM
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Default New Lift / Steering Wheel Shake

I recently had a 2.5 inch coil lift installed on my JKU with BS5100 shocks and a monster adjustable trackbar. I'm happy with the results and ride. However, I do get some steering wheel shake when I break at speed. It's not that bad but I didn't have it before. I had my tires rotated/balanced and the brakes/rotors look ok. Any ideas what this could be from or how to resolve it? Is this just the nature of a lifted JKU with 33" MT tires?
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 07:16 AM
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Check to see if whoever did the install loosened up all the components that have bushings and then retightened them to the proper torque spec at the new ride height. If this is not done the bushings can have a preload to them an can have an affect on ride.
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 08:17 AM
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Check the castor the lift may have out it out of spec
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