What did you do to your Cherokee today?
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Thank you!
Today the Jeep got a front end alignment and I had the tires rotated and balanced.
Everything drove great! Until I hit a bump at about 45 mph on the way home... The dreaded death wobble reared it's ugly head on me. I had never experienced it before but I had read enough about it that I instantly knew what it was. I slowed down and at about 30 mph it went away. I'm very confused... I have a brand new adjustable track bar that I just installed this week and just today it had the alignment and tires. Also, I drove the Jeep yesterday while it was out of alignment and this did not happen.
Here's some pics of my front end:
Anybody have any ideas?
Today the Jeep got a front end alignment and I had the tires rotated and balanced.
Everything drove great! Until I hit a bump at about 45 mph on the way home... The dreaded death wobble reared it's ugly head on me. I had never experienced it before but I had read enough about it that I instantly knew what it was. I slowed down and at about 30 mph it went away. I'm very confused... I have a brand new adjustable track bar that I just installed this week and just today it had the alignment and tires. Also, I drove the Jeep yesterday while it was out of alignment and this did not happen.
Here's some pics of my front end:
Anybody have any ideas?
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Thank you!
Today the Jeep got a front end alignment and I had the tires rotated and balanced.
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Everything drove great! Until I hit a bump at about 45 mph on the way home... The dreaded death wobble reared it's ugly head on me. I had never experienced it before but I had read enough about it that I instantly knew what it was. I slowed down and at about 30 mph it went away. I'm very confused... I have a brand new adjustable track bar that I just installed this week and just today it had the alignment and tires. Also, I drove the Jeep yesterday while it was out of alignment and this did not happen.
Here's some pics of my front end:
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Anybody have any ideas?
Today the Jeep got a front end alignment and I had the tires rotated and balanced.
Attachment 295938
Everything drove great! Until I hit a bump at about 45 mph on the way home... The dreaded death wobble reared it's ugly head on me. I had never experienced it before but I had read enough about it that I instantly knew what it was. I slowed down and at about 30 mph it went away. I'm very confused... I have a brand new adjustable track bar that I just installed this week and just today it had the alignment and tires. Also, I drove the Jeep yesterday while it was out of alignment and this did not happen.
Here's some pics of my front end:
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Anybody have any ideas?
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50 Door Panel Retainer Clips Chrysler # 6504014 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040CRTK8..._BZ.fybBZY4TTP
This is what i used. 10 for each door (front), so I have plenty leftover.
I had to take the passenger door off again and broke 2 of them. But just gotta be careful that they're lined up before you push then in.
This is what i used. 10 for each door (front), so I have plenty leftover.
I had to take the passenger door off again and broke 2 of them. But just gotta be careful that they're lined up before you push then in.
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Thanks!
I jacked up the XJ today and here's what I found:
There is a little play in all of these. Looks lovely, doesn't it? I also tried to move each of the wheels. Neither has any play with my hands in the 12 and 6 positions but they both wiggle slightly with my hands at 9 and 3.
I know DW can have multiple causes but it looks like at least part of it is in my steering, right?
I jacked up the XJ today and here's what I found:
There is a little play in all of these. Looks lovely, doesn't it? I also tried to move each of the wheels. Neither has any play with my hands in the 12 and 6 positions but they both wiggle slightly with my hands at 9 and 3.
I know DW can have multiple causes but it looks like at least part of it is in my steering, right?
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Whether that's the cause or not, it'd be good to replace those ends. It'll help with tire wear, too
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Finally finished my suspension overhaul. My goal was ~2.5 inches of lift.
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On to what I did (monday)
Was GOING to do the valve stem seals, but I still didn't have the right tool. Ordered one from AZ and went ahead and did the Cruiser valve cover mod (http://cruiser54.com/?p=131) while the cover was off.
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Yes:
Before
Rear = 5"
Front = 6.5"
Rear stock = 6"
Front stock = 6.75"
Now
Rear = 9.75"
Front = 10.5"
So if my measurements are correct (no guarantee lol) I've gained ~3.75" over stock in both the front and rear. It'll be interesting to see if/when the springs settle as this was obviously more than I was shooting for.
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Okay, thanks. It's a place to start anyway...
Yes:
Before
Rear = 5"
Front = 6.5"
Rear stock = 6"
Front stock = 6.75"
Now
Rear = 9.75"
Front = 10.5"
So if my measurements are correct (no guarantee lol) I've gained ~3.75" over stock in both the front and rear. It'll be interesting to see if/when the springs settle as this was obviously more than I was shooting for.
Yes:
Before
Rear = 5"
Front = 6.5"
Rear stock = 6"
Front stock = 6.75"
Now
Rear = 9.75"
Front = 10.5"
So if my measurements are correct (no guarantee lol) I've gained ~3.75" over stock in both the front and rear. It'll be interesting to see if/when the springs settle as this was obviously more than I was shooting for.
lol... my guess was 3.5", wasn't too far off. They'll settle a little. Moreso with the leafs than the coils. So you'll probably be about 3.5 - 3.25 in the front and about 3 in the rear. I really doubt you'll settle a full inch unless you start adding on weight (bumpers, winch, etc.)
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Forgot to post this the other day.
Engine:1997 4.0
Manifold: Stock
Downpipe: Dynomax 2.5"
CAT: Dynomax 2.5"
Muffler: Thrush Welded 2.5"
Tailpipe: Performancecurve.com 2.5"
https://youtu.be/Vx2mAPatD64
Engine:1997 4.0
Manifold: Stock
Downpipe: Dynomax 2.5"
CAT: Dynomax 2.5"
Muffler: Thrush Welded 2.5"
Tailpipe: Performancecurve.com 2.5"
https://youtu.be/Vx2mAPatD64
Nothing like the smell of fresh tires filling the garage