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Old 12-13-2014, 07:41 PM
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Edit: Wobble of Death Issues? You should replace everything & not question why.

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Old 12-13-2014, 07:54 PM
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Informative post. So what you are saying is, should have came to this forum first with the DW issue? Save you from replacing all kinds of parts that may or may not need it.
Let us start over.lol
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I sense not only a closed thread, but a possible vacay...all in a few, ignorant comments. Nicely done.


BTW...I had no idea there were experts in the field of blowhards. Learn something new each day


Oh, and one more thing...maybe you should rely less on major retail shops, who will hire just about anyone, and your ex-driveway-mechanic, and actually learn to work on your own Jeep. Don't like the advice given here? Have a problem with the knowledge on the site? Don't let it hit ya where the good lord split ya.

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This is what I'm saying (repeatedly);

"Go through the checklist of 'things' & don't replace anything until you've absolutely confirmed that it is failed or compromised & needs to be replaced/ repaired!"

Should of Came here first, in 2009? Maybe I was here. I don't know. Back then (2009) I didn't go to WEB MD to try & be my own doctor & I didn't think to use the www to try & Diagnose Auto trouble(s). I do know I wish I had sooner, it would of prevented a lot of time, $$ & stress. My Jeep is for work & personal use. In 2009, I was traveling weekends, 500 mile round trip + a lot of highway miles throughout the week, so to have DW lurking, it wasn't reassuring.
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I sense not only a closed thread, but a possible vacay...all in a few, ignorant comments. Nicely done.
But, it is all well worded and punctuated and spaced..
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Guy's,
Time for everyone to take a deep breath and relax.

Forum posts don't always come across as intended, emotions can be read into a post when none are intended.

Let's step back and give everyone the benefit of the doubt and move on to the next topic.

Anyone up for a "Kum-ba-yah" sing-a-long?

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Originally Posted by Brew
This is what I'm saying (repeatedly);

"Go through the checklist of 'things' & don't replace anything until you've absolutely confirmed that it is failed or compromised & needs to be replaced/ repaired!"

Should of Came here first, in 2009? Maybe I was here. I don't know. Back then (2009) I didn't go to WEB MD to try & be my own doctor & I didn't think to use the www to try & Diagnose Auto trouble(s). I do know I wish I had sooner, it would of prevented a lot of time, $$ & stress. My Jeep is for work & personal use. In 2009, I was traveling weekends, 500 mile round trip + a lot of highway miles throughout the week, so to have DW lurking, it wasn't reassuring.
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I understand that. I struggled with my XJ build because I was not on the web or forums. I also could have saved a lot of time, money and headache.
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Originally Posted by SteveMongr
But, it is all well worded and punctuated and spaced..
+2 internet points for that...
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Guy's,
Time for everyone to take a deep breath and relax.

Forum posts don't always come across as intended, emotions can be read into a post when none are intended.

Let's step back and give everyone the benefit of the doubt and move on to the next topic?

Anyone up for a "Kum-ba-yah" sing-a-long?
WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY ABOUT MY MAMA
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I understand that. I struggled with my XJ build because I was not on the web or forums. I also could have saved a lot of time, money and headache.
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Educate yourself, that way you have ammunition against **** poor shops. We are all busy. Some of us MAKE the time to work on our junk. These forums have been an invaluable resource for me over the years. Kum-bay-freakin-yah
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tl;dr

brew got screwed by shop
forum tries to display knowledge
OP still has death wobble?
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Wobble of Death Issues? You should replace everything & not question why.

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Originally Posted by SteveMongr
The trackbar is the first place to look for loose or worn parts.
Next is the 8 control arm bushings.
When that steering damper wears out, the wobble will likely be worse than before.
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^Exactly, the variety of fixes is always the same. the trackbar, its bushings, brackets, or mounting hole (wallowed out of round). The upper control arm bushings and LCA bushings. Then we move onto wheelbearings, steering system, tires etc.
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I dunno, I was fishing for at least one person to agree with this, as many times as I posted it.
"Go through the checklist of 'things' & don't replace anything until you've absolutely confirmed that it is failed or compromised & needs to be replaced/ repaired!"
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I was referring to the checklist when I posted the above.
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Sometimes this comes to mind:

I'm afraid explaining to you would be like playing chess with a pigeon.

It wouldn't matter how skilled I am, the bird would knock over the pieces, crap on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

In your attitude, you are very similar to such a bird.

Why should I bother with structured examples, when it's clear that you won't debate, but instead disqualify without reason.
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Sometimes this comes to mind:

I'm afraid explaining to you would be like playing chess with a pigeon.

It wouldn't matter how skilled I am, the bird would knock over the pieces, crap on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

In your attitude, you are very similar to such a bird.

Why should I bother with structured examples, when it's clear that you won't debate, but instead disqualify without reason.
LOL
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Cruiser - if that's reference to me, my truck is currently suffering some specific operating issues, but not one of them is suspension, front or rear end or DW. I am/ have been due for new RF U-Joint. It chirps, squeaks & thumps when wheels turned sharp, but no DW.

The reason my truck is suffering some specific operating + performance issues, is because it was tampered with by someone who would come here & tell you, me & anyone that else that'll listen, that he's an "expert" - Genius even! I assure you he's not - but you can't tell him that. This expert is exactly the reason that an General Maintenance (Oil Change & Tune Up) has turned into "repairs".

I'm humble. I listen. Tell me something I don't want to hear, I still listen - process - proceed with caution. This 'do as I say' or 'children are to be seen, not heard' mentality, is for the birds.

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