2004TJ front end wobble
06-23-2005, 07:24 PM
#41
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Re: 2004TJ front end wobble
damgoodespresso@gmail.com did pass the time by typing:
> Doug -
>
> Thanks. That sounds straightforward. Front and rear shocks
> replacement or just front?
I'd do both. Most places have a discount for buying a whole set.
But if it's not in the budget...
> Any recommendation on (highway) shocks and stabilizers to use for
> replacement? I drive mostly highway (daily driver).
Anything but the RS 5000 shocks as they are WAY stiff according to
what I've heard here. I run the edelbrock IAS shock and have been
pleased with the handling. The adjustable ones are neet, both edelbrock
and rancho make them. Not much need unless you like to play with the
suspension settings though.
Possibly DT3000. http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/W_shocks_Doetsch.htm
Although they are a bit on the pricy side.
My opinions on shocks will not quite be best for you. The ZJ is a bit
heavier than your TJ. But my driving style is agressive so a harder
ride is more to my liking.
> SO - to summarize so far:
>
> - I'll jack up the vehicle tonight (maybe tomorrow, worst case
> Saturday...) and look at wear and play where there shouldn't be such.
> Especially track bar and stabilizer shock... I'm scheduling the dealer
> for next week.
>
> - I'll find replacement shocks and stabilizer shock, and get wheels
> balanced and alignment checked, while having the dealer check for any
> specific problem just for laughs, while he replaces the fan switch or
> fan switch relay under warrantee...
>
> - I'll check if the wheel balance and alignment changed or eliminated
> the problem - I'll still plan on replacing the shocks and stabilizer
> soon in any case, but sooner if the problem persists.
>
> - I'll post what the dealer finds, and the results of fixing just the
> balance and alignment at this point, then follow up with the result of
> changing the shocks and stabilizers.
Sounds like your on the right track. You should also check the sway
bar bushings and track bar bushings while your under there.
--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.***.net/wilsond
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!
> Doug -
>
> Thanks. That sounds straightforward. Front and rear shocks
> replacement or just front?
I'd do both. Most places have a discount for buying a whole set.
But if it's not in the budget...
> Any recommendation on (highway) shocks and stabilizers to use for
> replacement? I drive mostly highway (daily driver).
Anything but the RS 5000 shocks as they are WAY stiff according to
what I've heard here. I run the edelbrock IAS shock and have been
pleased with the handling. The adjustable ones are neet, both edelbrock
and rancho make them. Not much need unless you like to play with the
suspension settings though.
Possibly DT3000. http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/W_shocks_Doetsch.htm
Although they are a bit on the pricy side.
My opinions on shocks will not quite be best for you. The ZJ is a bit
heavier than your TJ. But my driving style is agressive so a harder
ride is more to my liking.
> SO - to summarize so far:
>
> - I'll jack up the vehicle tonight (maybe tomorrow, worst case
> Saturday...) and look at wear and play where there shouldn't be such.
> Especially track bar and stabilizer shock... I'm scheduling the dealer
> for next week.
>
> - I'll find replacement shocks and stabilizer shock, and get wheels
> balanced and alignment checked, while having the dealer check for any
> specific problem just for laughs, while he replaces the fan switch or
> fan switch relay under warrantee...
>
> - I'll check if the wheel balance and alignment changed or eliminated
> the problem - I'll still plan on replacing the shocks and stabilizer
> soon in any case, but sooner if the problem persists.
>
> - I'll post what the dealer finds, and the results of fixing just the
> balance and alignment at this point, then follow up with the result of
> changing the shocks and stabilizers.
Sounds like your on the right track. You should also check the sway
bar bushings and track bar bushings while your under there.
--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.***.net/wilsond
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!
06-23-2005, 07:31 PM
#42
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Re: 2004TJ front end wobble
I've just encountered DW in the last couple weeks. Now I'm ever conscious
of my steering and any and all bumps I'm hitting. Of course everything
seems bigger than what I thought of it before the DW.
Both my "events" occured while going at a good clip down some rather bumpy
roads....then all of a sudden I could feel the oscillation start and then
both front wheels were just dancing to their own tunes and I had to slow
down to 20kph to get them settled!
Anyhow, my steering dampener seems to be leaky....but not sure if it's that
or the dirted oil the 'tards at Cantire spilled over my engine! Hosers!
Anyways, I'm looking in to see if this job is over my head or not. I've got
some half decent mechanical skills but haven't dealth with tie-rods or
bushings or such....
I've got my service manual....so some clues on what to do...just don't have
the tools (yet ;)
looking forward to see what you find out!
<damgoodespresso@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1119566876.890606.147930@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Doug -
>
> Thanks. That sounds straightforward. Front and rear shocks
> replacement or just front?
>
> Any recommendation on (highway) shocks and stabilizers to use for
> replacement? I drive mostly highway (daily driver).
>
> SO - to summarize so far:
>
> - I'll jack up the vehicle tonight (maybe tomorrow, worst case
> Saturday...) and look at wear and play where there shouldn't be such.
> Especially track bar and stabilizer shock... I'm scheduling the dealer
> for next week.
>
> - I'll find replacement shocks and stabilizer shock, and get wheels
> balanced and alignment checked, while having the dealer check for any
> specific problem just for laughs, while he replaces the fan switch or
> fan switch relay under warrantee...
>
> - I'll check if the wheel balance and alignment changed or eliminated
> the problem - I'll still plan on replacing the shocks and stabilizer
> soon in any case, but sooner if the problem persists.
>
> - I'll post what the dealer finds, and the results of fixing just the
> balance and alignment at this point, then follow up with the result of
> changing the shocks and stabilizers.
>
> That's what I see so far.
> --doug
>
of my steering and any and all bumps I'm hitting. Of course everything
seems bigger than what I thought of it before the DW.
Both my "events" occured while going at a good clip down some rather bumpy
roads....then all of a sudden I could feel the oscillation start and then
both front wheels were just dancing to their own tunes and I had to slow
down to 20kph to get them settled!
Anyhow, my steering dampener seems to be leaky....but not sure if it's that
or the dirted oil the 'tards at Cantire spilled over my engine! Hosers!
Anyways, I'm looking in to see if this job is over my head or not. I've got
some half decent mechanical skills but haven't dealth with tie-rods or
bushings or such....
I've got my service manual....so some clues on what to do...just don't have
the tools (yet ;)
looking forward to see what you find out!
<damgoodespresso@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1119566876.890606.147930@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Doug -
>
> Thanks. That sounds straightforward. Front and rear shocks
> replacement or just front?
>
> Any recommendation on (highway) shocks and stabilizers to use for
> replacement? I drive mostly highway (daily driver).
>
> SO - to summarize so far:
>
> - I'll jack up the vehicle tonight (maybe tomorrow, worst case
> Saturday...) and look at wear and play where there shouldn't be such.
> Especially track bar and stabilizer shock... I'm scheduling the dealer
> for next week.
>
> - I'll find replacement shocks and stabilizer shock, and get wheels
> balanced and alignment checked, while having the dealer check for any
> specific problem just for laughs, while he replaces the fan switch or
> fan switch relay under warrantee...
>
> - I'll check if the wheel balance and alignment changed or eliminated
> the problem - I'll still plan on replacing the shocks and stabilizer
> soon in any case, but sooner if the problem persists.
>
> - I'll post what the dealer finds, and the results of fixing just the
> balance and alignment at this point, then follow up with the result of
> changing the shocks and stabilizers.
>
> That's what I see so far.
> --doug
>
06-23-2005, 07:31 PM
#43
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Re: 2004TJ front end wobble
I've just encountered DW in the last couple weeks. Now I'm ever conscious
of my steering and any and all bumps I'm hitting. Of course everything
seems bigger than what I thought of it before the DW.
Both my "events" occured while going at a good clip down some rather bumpy
roads....then all of a sudden I could feel the oscillation start and then
both front wheels were just dancing to their own tunes and I had to slow
down to 20kph to get them settled!
Anyhow, my steering dampener seems to be leaky....but not sure if it's that
or the dirted oil the 'tards at Cantire spilled over my engine! Hosers!
Anyways, I'm looking in to see if this job is over my head or not. I've got
some half decent mechanical skills but haven't dealth with tie-rods or
bushings or such....
I've got my service manual....so some clues on what to do...just don't have
the tools (yet ;)
looking forward to see what you find out!
<damgoodespresso@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1119566876.890606.147930@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Doug -
>
> Thanks. That sounds straightforward. Front and rear shocks
> replacement or just front?
>
> Any recommendation on (highway) shocks and stabilizers to use for
> replacement? I drive mostly highway (daily driver).
>
> SO - to summarize so far:
>
> - I'll jack up the vehicle tonight (maybe tomorrow, worst case
> Saturday...) and look at wear and play where there shouldn't be such.
> Especially track bar and stabilizer shock... I'm scheduling the dealer
> for next week.
>
> - I'll find replacement shocks and stabilizer shock, and get wheels
> balanced and alignment checked, while having the dealer check for any
> specific problem just for laughs, while he replaces the fan switch or
> fan switch relay under warrantee...
>
> - I'll check if the wheel balance and alignment changed or eliminated
> the problem - I'll still plan on replacing the shocks and stabilizer
> soon in any case, but sooner if the problem persists.
>
> - I'll post what the dealer finds, and the results of fixing just the
> balance and alignment at this point, then follow up with the result of
> changing the shocks and stabilizers.
>
> That's what I see so far.
> --doug
>
of my steering and any and all bumps I'm hitting. Of course everything
seems bigger than what I thought of it before the DW.
Both my "events" occured while going at a good clip down some rather bumpy
roads....then all of a sudden I could feel the oscillation start and then
both front wheels were just dancing to their own tunes and I had to slow
down to 20kph to get them settled!
Anyhow, my steering dampener seems to be leaky....but not sure if it's that
or the dirted oil the 'tards at Cantire spilled over my engine! Hosers!
Anyways, I'm looking in to see if this job is over my head or not. I've got
some half decent mechanical skills but haven't dealth with tie-rods or
bushings or such....
I've got my service manual....so some clues on what to do...just don't have
the tools (yet ;)
looking forward to see what you find out!
<damgoodespresso@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1119566876.890606.147930@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Doug -
>
> Thanks. That sounds straightforward. Front and rear shocks
> replacement or just front?
>
> Any recommendation on (highway) shocks and stabilizers to use for
> replacement? I drive mostly highway (daily driver).
>
> SO - to summarize so far:
>
> - I'll jack up the vehicle tonight (maybe tomorrow, worst case
> Saturday...) and look at wear and play where there shouldn't be such.
> Especially track bar and stabilizer shock... I'm scheduling the dealer
> for next week.
>
> - I'll find replacement shocks and stabilizer shock, and get wheels
> balanced and alignment checked, while having the dealer check for any
> specific problem just for laughs, while he replaces the fan switch or
> fan switch relay under warrantee...
>
> - I'll check if the wheel balance and alignment changed or eliminated
> the problem - I'll still plan on replacing the shocks and stabilizer
> soon in any case, but sooner if the problem persists.
>
> - I'll post what the dealer finds, and the results of fixing just the
> balance and alignment at this point, then follow up with the result of
> changing the shocks and stabilizers.
>
> That's what I see so far.
> --doug
>
06-23-2005, 07:31 PM
#44
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Re: 2004TJ front end wobble
I've just encountered DW in the last couple weeks. Now I'm ever conscious
of my steering and any and all bumps I'm hitting. Of course everything
seems bigger than what I thought of it before the DW.
Both my "events" occured while going at a good clip down some rather bumpy
roads....then all of a sudden I could feel the oscillation start and then
both front wheels were just dancing to their own tunes and I had to slow
down to 20kph to get them settled!
Anyhow, my steering dampener seems to be leaky....but not sure if it's that
or the dirted oil the 'tards at Cantire spilled over my engine! Hosers!
Anyways, I'm looking in to see if this job is over my head or not. I've got
some half decent mechanical skills but haven't dealth with tie-rods or
bushings or such....
I've got my service manual....so some clues on what to do...just don't have
the tools (yet ;)
looking forward to see what you find out!
<damgoodespresso@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1119566876.890606.147930@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Doug -
>
> Thanks. That sounds straightforward. Front and rear shocks
> replacement or just front?
>
> Any recommendation on (highway) shocks and stabilizers to use for
> replacement? I drive mostly highway (daily driver).
>
> SO - to summarize so far:
>
> - I'll jack up the vehicle tonight (maybe tomorrow, worst case
> Saturday...) and look at wear and play where there shouldn't be such.
> Especially track bar and stabilizer shock... I'm scheduling the dealer
> for next week.
>
> - I'll find replacement shocks and stabilizer shock, and get wheels
> balanced and alignment checked, while having the dealer check for any
> specific problem just for laughs, while he replaces the fan switch or
> fan switch relay under warrantee...
>
> - I'll check if the wheel balance and alignment changed or eliminated
> the problem - I'll still plan on replacing the shocks and stabilizer
> soon in any case, but sooner if the problem persists.
>
> - I'll post what the dealer finds, and the results of fixing just the
> balance and alignment at this point, then follow up with the result of
> changing the shocks and stabilizers.
>
> That's what I see so far.
> --doug
>
of my steering and any and all bumps I'm hitting. Of course everything
seems bigger than what I thought of it before the DW.
Both my "events" occured while going at a good clip down some rather bumpy
roads....then all of a sudden I could feel the oscillation start and then
both front wheels were just dancing to their own tunes and I had to slow
down to 20kph to get them settled!
Anyhow, my steering dampener seems to be leaky....but not sure if it's that
or the dirted oil the 'tards at Cantire spilled over my engine! Hosers!
Anyways, I'm looking in to see if this job is over my head or not. I've got
some half decent mechanical skills but haven't dealth with tie-rods or
bushings or such....
I've got my service manual....so some clues on what to do...just don't have
the tools (yet ;)
looking forward to see what you find out!
<damgoodespresso@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1119566876.890606.147930@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Doug -
>
> Thanks. That sounds straightforward. Front and rear shocks
> replacement or just front?
>
> Any recommendation on (highway) shocks and stabilizers to use for
> replacement? I drive mostly highway (daily driver).
>
> SO - to summarize so far:
>
> - I'll jack up the vehicle tonight (maybe tomorrow, worst case
> Saturday...) and look at wear and play where there shouldn't be such.
> Especially track bar and stabilizer shock... I'm scheduling the dealer
> for next week.
>
> - I'll find replacement shocks and stabilizer shock, and get wheels
> balanced and alignment checked, while having the dealer check for any
> specific problem just for laughs, while he replaces the fan switch or
> fan switch relay under warrantee...
>
> - I'll check if the wheel balance and alignment changed or eliminated
> the problem - I'll still plan on replacing the shocks and stabilizer
> soon in any case, but sooner if the problem persists.
>
> - I'll post what the dealer finds, and the results of fixing just the
> balance and alignment at this point, then follow up with the result of
> changing the shocks and stabilizers.
>
> That's what I see so far.
> --doug
>
06-23-2005, 07:31 PM
#45
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Re: 2004TJ front end wobble
I've just encountered DW in the last couple weeks. Now I'm ever conscious
of my steering and any and all bumps I'm hitting. Of course everything
seems bigger than what I thought of it before the DW.
Both my "events" occured while going at a good clip down some rather bumpy
roads....then all of a sudden I could feel the oscillation start and then
both front wheels were just dancing to their own tunes and I had to slow
down to 20kph to get them settled!
Anyhow, my steering dampener seems to be leaky....but not sure if it's that
or the dirted oil the 'tards at Cantire spilled over my engine! Hosers!
Anyways, I'm looking in to see if this job is over my head or not. I've got
some half decent mechanical skills but haven't dealth with tie-rods or
bushings or such....
I've got my service manual....so some clues on what to do...just don't have
the tools (yet ;)
looking forward to see what you find out!
<damgoodespresso@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1119566876.890606.147930@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Doug -
>
> Thanks. That sounds straightforward. Front and rear shocks
> replacement or just front?
>
> Any recommendation on (highway) shocks and stabilizers to use for
> replacement? I drive mostly highway (daily driver).
>
> SO - to summarize so far:
>
> - I'll jack up the vehicle tonight (maybe tomorrow, worst case
> Saturday...) and look at wear and play where there shouldn't be such.
> Especially track bar and stabilizer shock... I'm scheduling the dealer
> for next week.
>
> - I'll find replacement shocks and stabilizer shock, and get wheels
> balanced and alignment checked, while having the dealer check for any
> specific problem just for laughs, while he replaces the fan switch or
> fan switch relay under warrantee...
>
> - I'll check if the wheel balance and alignment changed or eliminated
> the problem - I'll still plan on replacing the shocks and stabilizer
> soon in any case, but sooner if the problem persists.
>
> - I'll post what the dealer finds, and the results of fixing just the
> balance and alignment at this point, then follow up with the result of
> changing the shocks and stabilizers.
>
> That's what I see so far.
> --doug
>
of my steering and any and all bumps I'm hitting. Of course everything
seems bigger than what I thought of it before the DW.
Both my "events" occured while going at a good clip down some rather bumpy
roads....then all of a sudden I could feel the oscillation start and then
both front wheels were just dancing to their own tunes and I had to slow
down to 20kph to get them settled!
Anyhow, my steering dampener seems to be leaky....but not sure if it's that
or the dirted oil the 'tards at Cantire spilled over my engine! Hosers!
Anyways, I'm looking in to see if this job is over my head or not. I've got
some half decent mechanical skills but haven't dealth with tie-rods or
bushings or such....
I've got my service manual....so some clues on what to do...just don't have
the tools (yet ;)
looking forward to see what you find out!
<damgoodespresso@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1119566876.890606.147930@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Doug -
>
> Thanks. That sounds straightforward. Front and rear shocks
> replacement or just front?
>
> Any recommendation on (highway) shocks and stabilizers to use for
> replacement? I drive mostly highway (daily driver).
>
> SO - to summarize so far:
>
> - I'll jack up the vehicle tonight (maybe tomorrow, worst case
> Saturday...) and look at wear and play where there shouldn't be such.
> Especially track bar and stabilizer shock... I'm scheduling the dealer
> for next week.
>
> - I'll find replacement shocks and stabilizer shock, and get wheels
> balanced and alignment checked, while having the dealer check for any
> specific problem just for laughs, while he replaces the fan switch or
> fan switch relay under warrantee...
>
> - I'll check if the wheel balance and alignment changed or eliminated
> the problem - I'll still plan on replacing the shocks and stabilizer
> soon in any case, but sooner if the problem persists.
>
> - I'll post what the dealer finds, and the results of fixing just the
> balance and alignment at this point, then follow up with the result of
> changing the shocks and stabilizers.
>
> That's what I see so far.
> --doug
>
06-23-2005, 07:40 PM
#46
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Re: 2004TJ front end wobble
http://www.stu-offroad.com/steering/stab/stab-1.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Steve wrote:
>
> I've just encountered DW in the last couple weeks. Now I'm ever conscious
> of my steering and any and all bumps I'm hitting. Of course everything
> seems bigger than what I thought of it before the DW.
>
> Both my "events" occured while going at a good clip down some rather bumpy
> roads....then all of a sudden I could feel the oscillation start and then
> both front wheels were just dancing to their own tunes and I had to slow
> down to 20kph to get them settled!
>
> Anyhow, my steering dampener seems to be leaky....but not sure if it's that
> or the dirted oil the 'tards at Cantire spilled over my engine! Hosers!
>
> Anyways, I'm looking in to see if this job is over my head or not. I've got
> some half decent mechanical skills but haven't dealth with tie-rods or
> bushings or such....
> I've got my service manual....so some clues on what to do...just don't have
> the tools (yet ;)
>
> looking forward to see what you find out!
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Steve wrote:
>
> I've just encountered DW in the last couple weeks. Now I'm ever conscious
> of my steering and any and all bumps I'm hitting. Of course everything
> seems bigger than what I thought of it before the DW.
>
> Both my "events" occured while going at a good clip down some rather bumpy
> roads....then all of a sudden I could feel the oscillation start and then
> both front wheels were just dancing to their own tunes and I had to slow
> down to 20kph to get them settled!
>
> Anyhow, my steering dampener seems to be leaky....but not sure if it's that
> or the dirted oil the 'tards at Cantire spilled over my engine! Hosers!
>
> Anyways, I'm looking in to see if this job is over my head or not. I've got
> some half decent mechanical skills but haven't dealth with tie-rods or
> bushings or such....
> I've got my service manual....so some clues on what to do...just don't have
> the tools (yet ;)
>
> looking forward to see what you find out!
06-23-2005, 07:40 PM
#47
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Re: 2004TJ front end wobble
http://www.stu-offroad.com/steering/stab/stab-1.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Steve wrote:
>
> I've just encountered DW in the last couple weeks. Now I'm ever conscious
> of my steering and any and all bumps I'm hitting. Of course everything
> seems bigger than what I thought of it before the DW.
>
> Both my "events" occured while going at a good clip down some rather bumpy
> roads....then all of a sudden I could feel the oscillation start and then
> both front wheels were just dancing to their own tunes and I had to slow
> down to 20kph to get them settled!
>
> Anyhow, my steering dampener seems to be leaky....but not sure if it's that
> or the dirted oil the 'tards at Cantire spilled over my engine! Hosers!
>
> Anyways, I'm looking in to see if this job is over my head or not. I've got
> some half decent mechanical skills but haven't dealth with tie-rods or
> bushings or such....
> I've got my service manual....so some clues on what to do...just don't have
> the tools (yet ;)
>
> looking forward to see what you find out!
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Steve wrote:
>
> I've just encountered DW in the last couple weeks. Now I'm ever conscious
> of my steering and any and all bumps I'm hitting. Of course everything
> seems bigger than what I thought of it before the DW.
>
> Both my "events" occured while going at a good clip down some rather bumpy
> roads....then all of a sudden I could feel the oscillation start and then
> both front wheels were just dancing to their own tunes and I had to slow
> down to 20kph to get them settled!
>
> Anyhow, my steering dampener seems to be leaky....but not sure if it's that
> or the dirted oil the 'tards at Cantire spilled over my engine! Hosers!
>
> Anyways, I'm looking in to see if this job is over my head or not. I've got
> some half decent mechanical skills but haven't dealth with tie-rods or
> bushings or such....
> I've got my service manual....so some clues on what to do...just don't have
> the tools (yet ;)
>
> looking forward to see what you find out!
06-23-2005, 07:40 PM
#48
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Posts: n/a
Re: 2004TJ front end wobble
http://www.stu-offroad.com/steering/stab/stab-1.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Steve wrote:
>
> I've just encountered DW in the last couple weeks. Now I'm ever conscious
> of my steering and any and all bumps I'm hitting. Of course everything
> seems bigger than what I thought of it before the DW.
>
> Both my "events" occured while going at a good clip down some rather bumpy
> roads....then all of a sudden I could feel the oscillation start and then
> both front wheels were just dancing to their own tunes and I had to slow
> down to 20kph to get them settled!
>
> Anyhow, my steering dampener seems to be leaky....but not sure if it's that
> or the dirted oil the 'tards at Cantire spilled over my engine! Hosers!
>
> Anyways, I'm looking in to see if this job is over my head or not. I've got
> some half decent mechanical skills but haven't dealth with tie-rods or
> bushings or such....
> I've got my service manual....so some clues on what to do...just don't have
> the tools (yet ;)
>
> looking forward to see what you find out!
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Steve wrote:
>
> I've just encountered DW in the last couple weeks. Now I'm ever conscious
> of my steering and any and all bumps I'm hitting. Of course everything
> seems bigger than what I thought of it before the DW.
>
> Both my "events" occured while going at a good clip down some rather bumpy
> roads....then all of a sudden I could feel the oscillation start and then
> both front wheels were just dancing to their own tunes and I had to slow
> down to 20kph to get them settled!
>
> Anyhow, my steering dampener seems to be leaky....but not sure if it's that
> or the dirted oil the 'tards at Cantire spilled over my engine! Hosers!
>
> Anyways, I'm looking in to see if this job is over my head or not. I've got
> some half decent mechanical skills but haven't dealth with tie-rods or
> bushings or such....
> I've got my service manual....so some clues on what to do...just don't have
> the tools (yet ;)
>
> looking forward to see what you find out!
06-23-2005, 07:40 PM
#49
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Re: 2004TJ front end wobble
http://www.stu-offroad.com/steering/stab/stab-1.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Steve wrote:
>
> I've just encountered DW in the last couple weeks. Now I'm ever conscious
> of my steering and any and all bumps I'm hitting. Of course everything
> seems bigger than what I thought of it before the DW.
>
> Both my "events" occured while going at a good clip down some rather bumpy
> roads....then all of a sudden I could feel the oscillation start and then
> both front wheels were just dancing to their own tunes and I had to slow
> down to 20kph to get them settled!
>
> Anyhow, my steering dampener seems to be leaky....but not sure if it's that
> or the dirted oil the 'tards at Cantire spilled over my engine! Hosers!
>
> Anyways, I'm looking in to see if this job is over my head or not. I've got
> some half decent mechanical skills but haven't dealth with tie-rods or
> bushings or such....
> I've got my service manual....so some clues on what to do...just don't have
> the tools (yet ;)
>
> looking forward to see what you find out!
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Steve wrote:
>
> I've just encountered DW in the last couple weeks. Now I'm ever conscious
> of my steering and any and all bumps I'm hitting. Of course everything
> seems bigger than what I thought of it before the DW.
>
> Both my "events" occured while going at a good clip down some rather bumpy
> roads....then all of a sudden I could feel the oscillation start and then
> both front wheels were just dancing to their own tunes and I had to slow
> down to 20kph to get them settled!
>
> Anyhow, my steering dampener seems to be leaky....but not sure if it's that
> or the dirted oil the 'tards at Cantire spilled over my engine! Hosers!
>
> Anyways, I'm looking in to see if this job is over my head or not. I've got
> some half decent mechanical skills but haven't dealth with tie-rods or
> bushings or such....
> I've got my service manual....so some clues on what to do...just don't have
> the tools (yet ;)
>
> looking forward to see what you find out!
06-23-2005, 07:47 PM
#50
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Re: 2004TJ front end wobble
Thanks Bill...
Has Mike Romain gone MIA? I've been away for a few weeks but haven't seen
any posts by him in a while!
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:42BB4850.8243406@***.net...
> http://www.stu-offroad.com/steering/stab/stab-1.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Steve wrote:
>>
>> I've just encountered DW in the last couple weeks. Now I'm ever
>> conscious
>> of my steering and any and all bumps I'm hitting. Of course everything
>> seems bigger than what I thought of it before the DW.
>>
>> Both my "events" occured while going at a good clip down some rather
>> bumpy
>> roads....then all of a sudden I could feel the oscillation start and then
>> both front wheels were just dancing to their own tunes and I had to slow
>> down to 20kph to get them settled!
>>
>> Anyhow, my steering dampener seems to be leaky....but not sure if it's
>> that
>> or the dirted oil the 'tards at Cantire spilled over my engine! Hosers!
>>
>> Anyways, I'm looking in to see if this job is over my head or not. I've
>> got
>> some half decent mechanical skills but haven't dealth with tie-rods or
>> bushings or such....
>> I've got my service manual....so some clues on what to do...just don't
>> have
>> the tools (yet ;)
>>
>> looking forward to see what you find out!
Has Mike Romain gone MIA? I've been away for a few weeks but haven't seen
any posts by him in a while!
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:42BB4850.8243406@***.net...
> http://www.stu-offroad.com/steering/stab/stab-1.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Steve wrote:
>>
>> I've just encountered DW in the last couple weeks. Now I'm ever
>> conscious
>> of my steering and any and all bumps I'm hitting. Of course everything
>> seems bigger than what I thought of it before the DW.
>>
>> Both my "events" occured while going at a good clip down some rather
>> bumpy
>> roads....then all of a sudden I could feel the oscillation start and then
>> both front wheels were just dancing to their own tunes and I had to slow
>> down to 20kph to get them settled!
>>
>> Anyhow, my steering dampener seems to be leaky....but not sure if it's
>> that
>> or the dirted oil the 'tards at Cantire spilled over my engine! Hosers!
>>
>> Anyways, I'm looking in to see if this job is over my head or not. I've
>> got
>> some half decent mechanical skills but haven't dealth with tie-rods or
>> bushings or such....
>> I've got my service manual....so some clues on what to do...just don't
>> have
>> the tools (yet ;)
>>
>> looking forward to see what you find out!
