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New bilstein 5100 in jeep now steering wobbles around coners

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Old 04-13-2014, 10:30 AM
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Default New bilstein 5100 in jeep now steering wobbles around coners

i install the 5100 series in my jeep and now my steering wheel jiggles back and forth around corners and when i hit big bumps. what is the problem they are meant for a 2.5 lift kit so shouldn't it just be a direct bolt on or is my alignment out of wack. or would it be my track bars and drag links that are worn out. i have 33s and it has about 144kms on it. i didnt have that problem with my old shock they where alot stiffer but i have no idea.
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How much lift do you have?
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Originally Posted by zack_89
i install the 5100 series in my jeep and now my steering wheel jiggles back and forth around corners and when i hit big bumps. what is the problem they are meant for a 2.5 lift kit so shouldn't it just be a direct bolt on or is my alignment out of wack. or would it be my track bars and drag links that are worn out. i have 33s and it has about 144kms on it. i didnt have that problem with my old shock they where alot stiffer but i have no idea.
How many miles on your ball joints? OEM or aftermarket BJs? One of several possibilities, but worth considering.
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It's 2.5 inch lift and had the kit for about 60, stock ball joints
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90,000 miles on OEM BJs? Check the BJs. If not sure how, watch a video on YouTube, then check. Yours are probably shot. Could be cause of steering wheel vibration.



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