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Old 01-11-2010 | 12:28 AM
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just didnt want to get it aligned until i put my 2 inch lift in, but i was reading that doing a 2 inch i wont need another alignment
Old 01-11-2010 | 12:37 AM
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Huh... My XJ rolls awesome down the highway, it likes to cruise at 75MPH!

I have a 3" Spacer Lift and 31's, just replaced my Trackbar and all other front end components are good.

I can leave my hand of the wheel for miles!
Old 01-11-2010 | 12:38 AM
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im lucky to take it off to get change for a toll o.0
Old 01-11-2010 | 12:47 AM
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I'm not even running a front sway bar and mine runs fine down the highway. Get it aligned and while they are doing it get em to check all your bushings up front.
Old 01-11-2010 | 12:48 AM
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any idea the cheapest place to get it done?
Old 01-11-2010 | 01:39 AM
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I get a DW at 48 and 49 but not after that or before it lol my theroy is my lift and tires that's all
Old 01-11-2010 | 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by FrankZ

As has been stated 10000000 times. Steering stabilizers are band-aids that mask problems with your steering system. A properly aligned and well tuned steering system does not require a stabilizer. Take it off and throw it in the trash.

This is very true. My stabilizer blew out and spewed all its oil on the ground. I have yet to replace it and it made NO difference in handling/steering or anything.
Old 01-11-2010 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by x91j
it feels like its under my seat and its a back and forth shake. some times u can feel it pulsate but thats more like a vibe. i dont know if its in the rear or the front. kinda think its the rear.
Check the ball in the centre of the double cardon joint!
Old 01-11-2010 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Jamie57
Check the ball in the centre of the double cardon joint!
Where's that and what is that? Is it the driveshaft?
Old 01-11-2010 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by x91j
Where's that and what is that? Is it the driveshaft?
Yep . Front driveshaft between the 2 ujoints at the transfer case. It's called a cardon joint. very common and misdiagnosed problem.
Old 01-11-2010 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Jamie57
Yep . Front driveshaft between the 2 ujoints at the transfer case. It's called a cardon joint. very common and misdiagnosed problem.
The factory part is not greaseable. If you have a new one built, it will come with a greasable joint. If this is your problem, you should be able to feel vibration right at your feet. I had a shaft built for my jeep and i think it was around 170 bucks with u-joints.
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Stupid question but what exactly am I looking for?
Old 01-11-2010 | 09:50 AM
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Stupid question but what exactly am I looking for?
Old 01-11-2010 | 10:12 AM
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Univers...e_Cardan_Shaft

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/fro...ms-help-31816/

An explanation, then a source for the repair parts.
Old 01-11-2010 | 12:00 PM
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Ya I feel some vibs by my feet but my rear holy **** it shakes. BAD


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