Vibrations when turning left
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Vibrations when turning left
I had a thread in the modified section where I mentioned these issues, but it wasn't particularly on topic so I figured I would make a new post.
I'm getting some pretty obnoxious vibrations at specific speeds (worst at ~50 mph, still noticeable after, no vibrations below that), or when I'm turning left (taking a sweeping left at 30 mph produces some harsh vibrations). It also growls pretty loud at lower speeds (less than 15 mph), not sure if that could be the mud terrains though.
It sounds like it's coming from the front, so here's what I've done already. Replaced driver's side hub assembly and axle u-joint, inspected pads and rotors for abnormal wear, removed front drive shaft, checked TREs for slop, checked passenger side axle u-joint. The only things remaining I can think of would be the passenger side hub assembly or possibly warped rotors.
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I'm getting some pretty obnoxious vibrations at specific speeds (worst at ~50 mph, still noticeable after, no vibrations below that), or when I'm turning left (taking a sweeping left at 30 mph produces some harsh vibrations). It also growls pretty loud at lower speeds (less than 15 mph), not sure if that could be the mud terrains though.
It sounds like it's coming from the front, so here's what I've done already. Replaced driver's side hub assembly and axle u-joint, inspected pads and rotors for abnormal wear, removed front drive shaft, checked TREs for slop, checked passenger side axle u-joint. The only things remaining I can think of would be the passenger side hub assembly or possibly warped rotors.
Thoughts?
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Had a similar problem with one of my vehicles and it was driver side bearing. Kind of a grinding/vibration/roaring when turning left. I replaced the passenger side first then turns out it was driver's side.
I would atleast test the passenger hub and listen for anything. That's about all I can help with. Still getting familiar with jeep quirks.
I would atleast test the passenger hub and listen for anything. That's about all I can help with. Still getting familiar with jeep quirks.
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Had a similar problem with one of my vehicles and it was driver side bearing. Kind of a grinding/vibration/roaring when turning left. I replaced the passenger side first then turns out it was driver's side.
I would atleast test the passenger hub and listen for anything. That's about all I can help with. Still getting familiar with jeep quirks.
I would atleast test the passenger hub and listen for anything. That's about all I can help with. Still getting familiar with jeep quirks.
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About your Jeep, I'm uncertain. Check steering components maybe? Is it lifted?
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Yeah, it's lifted 4.5" and has an adjustable track bar. I replaced the tie rod end there a while back. Any chance I adjusted it to the incorrect length? The vibes just started, and its been lifted a while, but something else could have worn out.
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well I just upgraded to a four and a half and I didn't upgrade my trac bar and I started noticing the vibrations more after I lifted it so I'm wondering if there is a link between the two because my u joint looks fine
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I'm thinking of taking it in to have it aligned and have the wheels balanced to see if that helps.
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I'm pretty sure it's almost a requirement if you go that high. I've heard of people re-drilling and moving the stock track bar over, but I think it's best to just get an adjustable one.
I'm thinking of taking it in to have it aligned and have the wheels balanced to see if that helps.
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I bought a 86 Cherokee that had 31's on it and it shook something fierce when it went over 45. Put street tires on and it's be doing fine.
Maybe worn bushings? But judging by your pic, everything looks clean so it's hard to say.
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Honestly, I cannot answer that question definitively. Sorry.
I bought a 86 Cherokee that had 31's on it and it shook something fierce when it went over 45. Put street tires on and it's be doing fine.
Maybe worn bushings? But judging by your pic, everything looks clean so it's hard to say.
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ahh. I didn't figure it was shaking but I thought you had a moderate vibration. A slight hum could just be the 32's and there's a good chance that a balance will help.