Hi All,

So I just took my JK into the dealer to have a look see; I just had it serviced @ Meineke (much cheaper) - 18K on the clock)

The issue I have is after the tire rotation, I get a "death wobble" at low speeds highway speeds. I had the dealer look at it...and now "my rotors need to be replaced" (causing the wobble @ moderate highway speeds > 45 -50)

I don't trust this dealer, as they try to charge me over the top on most requests (i.e. an axle oil change @ 120 per axle ) 120 to put my took hooks on

Is this something anyone else has come across? Or is this a profiteering falsehood?

If so? Do you know of a good producer of after market rotors. I just need replacements right now, if they need to go, no upgrades just yet.

Thanks for the help,
Botsjeep

 

have a few questions

what year is the jeep and how many miles are on her... and have you taken her wheeling a lot at all?

 

If this started after you had your tires rotated, I would take it back to the place that rotated your tires and have them look at it. They probably just torqued one of your wheels unevenly. Other possibility is you have a tire out of balance (might not have noticed it on the rear - becomes very noticable on the front). Take it to a tire place and get your tires balanced.

 

You also could have a tire that is not round, I had that problem with my Ford Ranger, They kept insisting that the tire was balanced , which it was, the problem was it was egg shaped, they were able to balance it, but due to it not being round it would hop like crazy between 45-55 mph. They rotated, balanced, replaced rotors ect, but it was not until I took it to another Tire shop that they were able to see the tire was not round. and the tire MFGR replaced all 4 tires due to the problem.

 

He said he has a JK so its either an 07 or 08 and the milage is also in the original post.

 

Track-bar... Check that first.

I know it happened after the rotation, but..... check the torque of the track bar.

 

Hi All,

Thanks for the great pointers!

Now that I come to think about it, when they were rotating my tires, I do recall one of the techs having a problem with one of my front left wheel bolts when he was bolting it back in.

I recall he had some issues with the thread, and the power tool did not respond like it did to the rest of the bolts.

I think this is the 1st place to start, and will take it back to the guys who did the work for another look see.
Thanks,
Botsjeep

 

Squat down facing the center cap on the wheel, place your left hand on the treads palm down. run your hand down until your little finger is touching the road surface. Leave it there. Now do the same thing on the back side of the tiretread with your right hand. Then run both hands palms down towards each other feeling the tire tread until your hands meet. If you have a knot or belt seperation you will feel it easily with this method. If you find something or are suspicious then carry to a tire store and get it looked at...

 

When replacing tires or getting them rotated always request that an air impact NOT be used to reinstall the lug nuts. Not only can they be cross-threaded easily, they can be put on SO TIGHT that you CANNOT remove them without a 48'' cheater bar. Some of these guy's impacts run 650 FOOT POUNDS of torque!!! Around 110 is the norm to attach the wheels. Imagine being out in the boonies on or off road and not being able to change a flat. I work as an auto repairman and I've had several vehicles that nothing in the shop would break loose. Another thing to remember is you witnessed the tech had a problem with one of your lug nuts. Was nothing said to you about this? If not then this shop is a ''WE didn't do it shop'' and you shouldn't get a bicycle serviced there. They will damage your ride and send you on your merry way not caring if you have a maintnance-related failure or accident down the road. NOT A GOOD PLACE!!!!

 

650 ft pounds?? I dont think so. I was a HD mechainic and we always had to re tourque wheel nuts after using a 1" impact. Big trucks need to be 450ft lbs. I am pretty sure 650 would snap the lugs on a jeep.