front end problems?
06-16-2004, 06:02 PM
#1
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front end problems?
two issues-
'03 Wrangler rubicon, factory MTRs
1- at low speed (less than 10 mph) the vehicle exhibits a
side-to-side rocking motion sort of like one tire has a large flat
spot. I've rotated and checked them, nothing obvious.
2- around 50 mph, front end shakes violently, settles down
a lot over 55, and is almost unnoticeable at 45mph or less. this
started happening about the time I noticed the steering wheel returns
to slightly left of center, and must be in this position for the vehicle
to stay straight. Alignment seems ok best as I can check, and haven't
found anything loose in the steering system so far. Anything else to
check?
- charles
'03 Wrangler rubicon, factory MTRs
1- at low speed (less than 10 mph) the vehicle exhibits a
side-to-side rocking motion sort of like one tire has a large flat
spot. I've rotated and checked them, nothing obvious.
2- around 50 mph, front end shakes violently, settles down
a lot over 55, and is almost unnoticeable at 45mph or less. this
started happening about the time I noticed the steering wheel returns
to slightly left of center, and must be in this position for the vehicle
to stay straight. Alignment seems ok best as I can check, and haven't
found anything loose in the steering system so far. Anything else to
check?
- charles
06-16-2004, 06:43 PM
#2
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Re: front end problems?
55mph problem check steering stabilizer... or tires could be cupped
--
Jarod Sprauer
www.sprauermotorsports.com
281-807-JEEP (5337)
"cd" <oneofthree@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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> two issues-
> '03 Wrangler rubicon, factory MTRs
> 1- at low speed (less than 10 mph) the vehicle exhibits a
> side-to-side rocking motion sort of like one tire has a large flat
> spot. I've rotated and checked them, nothing obvious.
>
> 2- around 50 mph, front end shakes violently, settles down
> a lot over 55, and is almost unnoticeable at 45mph or less. this
> started happening about the time I noticed the steering wheel returns
> to slightly left of center, and must be in this position for the vehicle
> to stay straight. Alignment seems ok best as I can check, and haven't
> found anything loose in the steering system so far. Anything else to
> check?
>
> - charles
>
--
Jarod Sprauer
www.sprauermotorsports.com
281-807-JEEP (5337)
"cd" <oneofthree@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:is3Ac.13113$Y3.7530@newsread2.news.atl.earthl ink.net...
> two issues-
> '03 Wrangler rubicon, factory MTRs
> 1- at low speed (less than 10 mph) the vehicle exhibits a
> side-to-side rocking motion sort of like one tire has a large flat
> spot. I've rotated and checked them, nothing obvious.
>
> 2- around 50 mph, front end shakes violently, settles down
> a lot over 55, and is almost unnoticeable at 45mph or less. this
> started happening about the time I noticed the steering wheel returns
> to slightly left of center, and must be in this position for the vehicle
> to stay straight. Alignment seems ok best as I can check, and haven't
> found anything loose in the steering system so far. Anything else to
> check?
>
> - charles
>
06-16-2004, 06:43 PM
#3
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Re: front end problems?
55mph problem check steering stabilizer... or tires could be cupped
--
Jarod Sprauer
www.sprauermotorsports.com
281-807-JEEP (5337)
"cd" <oneofthree@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:is3Ac.13113$Y3.7530@newsread2.news.atl.earthl ink.net...
> two issues-
> '03 Wrangler rubicon, factory MTRs
> 1- at low speed (less than 10 mph) the vehicle exhibits a
> side-to-side rocking motion sort of like one tire has a large flat
> spot. I've rotated and checked them, nothing obvious.
>
> 2- around 50 mph, front end shakes violently, settles down
> a lot over 55, and is almost unnoticeable at 45mph or less. this
> started happening about the time I noticed the steering wheel returns
> to slightly left of center, and must be in this position for the vehicle
> to stay straight. Alignment seems ok best as I can check, and haven't
> found anything loose in the steering system so far. Anything else to
> check?
>
> - charles
>
--
Jarod Sprauer
www.sprauermotorsports.com
281-807-JEEP (5337)
"cd" <oneofthree@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:is3Ac.13113$Y3.7530@newsread2.news.atl.earthl ink.net...
> two issues-
> '03 Wrangler rubicon, factory MTRs
> 1- at low speed (less than 10 mph) the vehicle exhibits a
> side-to-side rocking motion sort of like one tire has a large flat
> spot. I've rotated and checked them, nothing obvious.
>
> 2- around 50 mph, front end shakes violently, settles down
> a lot over 55, and is almost unnoticeable at 45mph or less. this
> started happening about the time I noticed the steering wheel returns
> to slightly left of center, and must be in this position for the vehicle
> to stay straight. Alignment seems ok best as I can check, and haven't
> found anything loose in the steering system so far. Anything else to
> check?
>
> - charles
>
06-16-2004, 06:43 PM
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Re: front end problems?
55mph problem check steering stabilizer... or tires could be cupped
--
Jarod Sprauer
www.sprauermotorsports.com
281-807-JEEP (5337)
"cd" <oneofthree@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:is3Ac.13113$Y3.7530@newsread2.news.atl.earthl ink.net...
> two issues-
> '03 Wrangler rubicon, factory MTRs
> 1- at low speed (less than 10 mph) the vehicle exhibits a
> side-to-side rocking motion sort of like one tire has a large flat
> spot. I've rotated and checked them, nothing obvious.
>
> 2- around 50 mph, front end shakes violently, settles down
> a lot over 55, and is almost unnoticeable at 45mph or less. this
> started happening about the time I noticed the steering wheel returns
> to slightly left of center, and must be in this position for the vehicle
> to stay straight. Alignment seems ok best as I can check, and haven't
> found anything loose in the steering system so far. Anything else to
> check?
>
> - charles
>
--
Jarod Sprauer
www.sprauermotorsports.com
281-807-JEEP (5337)
"cd" <oneofthree@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:is3Ac.13113$Y3.7530@newsread2.news.atl.earthl ink.net...
> two issues-
> '03 Wrangler rubicon, factory MTRs
> 1- at low speed (less than 10 mph) the vehicle exhibits a
> side-to-side rocking motion sort of like one tire has a large flat
> spot. I've rotated and checked them, nothing obvious.
>
> 2- around 50 mph, front end shakes violently, settles down
> a lot over 55, and is almost unnoticeable at 45mph or less. this
> started happening about the time I noticed the steering wheel returns
> to slightly left of center, and must be in this position for the vehicle
> to stay straight. Alignment seems ok best as I can check, and haven't
> found anything loose in the steering system so far. Anything else to
> check?
>
> - charles
>
06-16-2004, 06:43 PM
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Re: front end problems?
55mph problem check steering stabilizer... or tires could be cupped
--
Jarod Sprauer
www.sprauermotorsports.com
281-807-JEEP (5337)
"cd" <oneofthree@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:is3Ac.13113$Y3.7530@newsread2.news.atl.earthl ink.net...
> two issues-
> '03 Wrangler rubicon, factory MTRs
> 1- at low speed (less than 10 mph) the vehicle exhibits a
> side-to-side rocking motion sort of like one tire has a large flat
> spot. I've rotated and checked them, nothing obvious.
>
> 2- around 50 mph, front end shakes violently, settles down
> a lot over 55, and is almost unnoticeable at 45mph or less. this
> started happening about the time I noticed the steering wheel returns
> to slightly left of center, and must be in this position for the vehicle
> to stay straight. Alignment seems ok best as I can check, and haven't
> found anything loose in the steering system so far. Anything else to
> check?
>
> - charles
>
--
Jarod Sprauer
www.sprauermotorsports.com
281-807-JEEP (5337)
"cd" <oneofthree@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:is3Ac.13113$Y3.7530@newsread2.news.atl.earthl ink.net...
> two issues-
> '03 Wrangler rubicon, factory MTRs
> 1- at low speed (less than 10 mph) the vehicle exhibits a
> side-to-side rocking motion sort of like one tire has a large flat
> spot. I've rotated and checked them, nothing obvious.
>
> 2- around 50 mph, front end shakes violently, settles down
> a lot over 55, and is almost unnoticeable at 45mph or less. this
> started happening about the time I noticed the steering wheel returns
> to slightly left of center, and must be in this position for the vehicle
> to stay straight. Alignment seems ok best as I can check, and haven't
> found anything loose in the steering system so far. Anything else to
> check?
>
> - charles
>
06-16-2004, 07:23 PM
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Re: front end problems?
reckon it has to be more than that ; my steering stablizer had been leaking
oil for ages, so is probably knackered, but it still drives beautifully
because my suspension is spot on aligned and the tires round and evenly
worn; in short there isn't much damping required.
--
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"ISellJeeps" <111@222.net> wrote in message
news:h24Ac.1180$pk6.355@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ...
> 55mph problem check steering stabilizer... or tires could be cupped
>
> --
> Jarod Sprauer
> www.sprauermotorsports.com
> 281-807-JEEP (5337)
>
> "cd" <oneofthree@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:is3Ac.13113$Y3.7530@newsread2.news.atl.earthl ink.net...
> > two issues-
> > '03 Wrangler rubicon, factory MTRs
> > 1- at low speed (less than 10 mph) the vehicle exhibits a
> > side-to-side rocking motion sort of like one tire has a large flat
> > spot. I've rotated and checked them, nothing obvious.
> >
> > 2- around 50 mph, front end shakes violently, settles down
> > a lot over 55, and is almost unnoticeable at 45mph or less. this
> > started happening about the time I noticed the steering wheel returns
> > to slightly left of center, and must be in this position for the vehicle
> > to stay straight. Alignment seems ok best as I can check, and haven't
> > found anything loose in the steering system so far. Anything else to
> > check?
> >
> > - charles
> >
>
>
oil for ages, so is probably knackered, but it still drives beautifully
because my suspension is spot on aligned and the tires round and evenly
worn; in short there isn't much damping required.
--
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"ISellJeeps" <111@222.net> wrote in message
news:h24Ac.1180$pk6.355@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ...
> 55mph problem check steering stabilizer... or tires could be cupped
>
> --
> Jarod Sprauer
> www.sprauermotorsports.com
> 281-807-JEEP (5337)
>
> "cd" <oneofthree@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:is3Ac.13113$Y3.7530@newsread2.news.atl.earthl ink.net...
> > two issues-
> > '03 Wrangler rubicon, factory MTRs
> > 1- at low speed (less than 10 mph) the vehicle exhibits a
> > side-to-side rocking motion sort of like one tire has a large flat
> > spot. I've rotated and checked them, nothing obvious.
> >
> > 2- around 50 mph, front end shakes violently, settles down
> > a lot over 55, and is almost unnoticeable at 45mph or less. this
> > started happening about the time I noticed the steering wheel returns
> > to slightly left of center, and must be in this position for the vehicle
> > to stay straight. Alignment seems ok best as I can check, and haven't
> > found anything loose in the steering system so far. Anything else to
> > check?
> >
> > - charles
> >
>
>
06-16-2004, 07:23 PM
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Re: front end problems?
reckon it has to be more than that ; my steering stablizer had been leaking
oil for ages, so is probably knackered, but it still drives beautifully
because my suspension is spot on aligned and the tires round and evenly
worn; in short there isn't much damping required.
--
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"ISellJeeps" <111@222.net> wrote in message
news:h24Ac.1180$pk6.355@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ...
> 55mph problem check steering stabilizer... or tires could be cupped
>
> --
> Jarod Sprauer
> www.sprauermotorsports.com
> 281-807-JEEP (5337)
>
> "cd" <oneofthree@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:is3Ac.13113$Y3.7530@newsread2.news.atl.earthl ink.net...
> > two issues-
> > '03 Wrangler rubicon, factory MTRs
> > 1- at low speed (less than 10 mph) the vehicle exhibits a
> > side-to-side rocking motion sort of like one tire has a large flat
> > spot. I've rotated and checked them, nothing obvious.
> >
> > 2- around 50 mph, front end shakes violently, settles down
> > a lot over 55, and is almost unnoticeable at 45mph or less. this
> > started happening about the time I noticed the steering wheel returns
> > to slightly left of center, and must be in this position for the vehicle
> > to stay straight. Alignment seems ok best as I can check, and haven't
> > found anything loose in the steering system so far. Anything else to
> > check?
> >
> > - charles
> >
>
>
oil for ages, so is probably knackered, but it still drives beautifully
because my suspension is spot on aligned and the tires round and evenly
worn; in short there isn't much damping required.
--
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"ISellJeeps" <111@222.net> wrote in message
news:h24Ac.1180$pk6.355@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ...
> 55mph problem check steering stabilizer... or tires could be cupped
>
> --
> Jarod Sprauer
> www.sprauermotorsports.com
> 281-807-JEEP (5337)
>
> "cd" <oneofthree@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:is3Ac.13113$Y3.7530@newsread2.news.atl.earthl ink.net...
> > two issues-
> > '03 Wrangler rubicon, factory MTRs
> > 1- at low speed (less than 10 mph) the vehicle exhibits a
> > side-to-side rocking motion sort of like one tire has a large flat
> > spot. I've rotated and checked them, nothing obvious.
> >
> > 2- around 50 mph, front end shakes violently, settles down
> > a lot over 55, and is almost unnoticeable at 45mph or less. this
> > started happening about the time I noticed the steering wheel returns
> > to slightly left of center, and must be in this position for the vehicle
> > to stay straight. Alignment seems ok best as I can check, and haven't
> > found anything loose in the steering system so far. Anything else to
> > check?
> >
> > - charles
> >
>
>
06-16-2004, 07:23 PM
#8
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Re: front end problems?
reckon it has to be more than that ; my steering stablizer had been leaking
oil for ages, so is probably knackered, but it still drives beautifully
because my suspension is spot on aligned and the tires round and evenly
worn; in short there isn't much damping required.
--
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"ISellJeeps" <111@222.net> wrote in message
news:h24Ac.1180$pk6.355@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ...
> 55mph problem check steering stabilizer... or tires could be cupped
>
> --
> Jarod Sprauer
> www.sprauermotorsports.com
> 281-807-JEEP (5337)
>
> "cd" <oneofthree@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:is3Ac.13113$Y3.7530@newsread2.news.atl.earthl ink.net...
> > two issues-
> > '03 Wrangler rubicon, factory MTRs
> > 1- at low speed (less than 10 mph) the vehicle exhibits a
> > side-to-side rocking motion sort of like one tire has a large flat
> > spot. I've rotated and checked them, nothing obvious.
> >
> > 2- around 50 mph, front end shakes violently, settles down
> > a lot over 55, and is almost unnoticeable at 45mph or less. this
> > started happening about the time I noticed the steering wheel returns
> > to slightly left of center, and must be in this position for the vehicle
> > to stay straight. Alignment seems ok best as I can check, and haven't
> > found anything loose in the steering system so far. Anything else to
> > check?
> >
> > - charles
> >
>
>
oil for ages, so is probably knackered, but it still drives beautifully
because my suspension is spot on aligned and the tires round and evenly
worn; in short there isn't much damping required.
--
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"ISellJeeps" <111@222.net> wrote in message
news:h24Ac.1180$pk6.355@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ...
> 55mph problem check steering stabilizer... or tires could be cupped
>
> --
> Jarod Sprauer
> www.sprauermotorsports.com
> 281-807-JEEP (5337)
>
> "cd" <oneofthree@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:is3Ac.13113$Y3.7530@newsread2.news.atl.earthl ink.net...
> > two issues-
> > '03 Wrangler rubicon, factory MTRs
> > 1- at low speed (less than 10 mph) the vehicle exhibits a
> > side-to-side rocking motion sort of like one tire has a large flat
> > spot. I've rotated and checked them, nothing obvious.
> >
> > 2- around 50 mph, front end shakes violently, settles down
> > a lot over 55, and is almost unnoticeable at 45mph or less. this
> > started happening about the time I noticed the steering wheel returns
> > to slightly left of center, and must be in this position for the vehicle
> > to stay straight. Alignment seems ok best as I can check, and haven't
> > found anything loose in the steering system so far. Anything else to
> > check?
> >
> > - charles
> >
>
>
06-16-2004, 07:23 PM
#9
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Re: front end problems?
reckon it has to be more than that ; my steering stablizer had been leaking
oil for ages, so is probably knackered, but it still drives beautifully
because my suspension is spot on aligned and the tires round and evenly
worn; in short there isn't much damping required.
--
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"ISellJeeps" <111@222.net> wrote in message
news:h24Ac.1180$pk6.355@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ...
> 55mph problem check steering stabilizer... or tires could be cupped
>
> --
> Jarod Sprauer
> www.sprauermotorsports.com
> 281-807-JEEP (5337)
>
> "cd" <oneofthree@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:is3Ac.13113$Y3.7530@newsread2.news.atl.earthl ink.net...
> > two issues-
> > '03 Wrangler rubicon, factory MTRs
> > 1- at low speed (less than 10 mph) the vehicle exhibits a
> > side-to-side rocking motion sort of like one tire has a large flat
> > spot. I've rotated and checked them, nothing obvious.
> >
> > 2- around 50 mph, front end shakes violently, settles down
> > a lot over 55, and is almost unnoticeable at 45mph or less. this
> > started happening about the time I noticed the steering wheel returns
> > to slightly left of center, and must be in this position for the vehicle
> > to stay straight. Alignment seems ok best as I can check, and haven't
> > found anything loose in the steering system so far. Anything else to
> > check?
> >
> > - charles
> >
>
>
oil for ages, so is probably knackered, but it still drives beautifully
because my suspension is spot on aligned and the tires round and evenly
worn; in short there isn't much damping required.
--
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"ISellJeeps" <111@222.net> wrote in message
news:h24Ac.1180$pk6.355@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ...
> 55mph problem check steering stabilizer... or tires could be cupped
>
> --
> Jarod Sprauer
> www.sprauermotorsports.com
> 281-807-JEEP (5337)
>
> "cd" <oneofthree@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:is3Ac.13113$Y3.7530@newsread2.news.atl.earthl ink.net...
> > two issues-
> > '03 Wrangler rubicon, factory MTRs
> > 1- at low speed (less than 10 mph) the vehicle exhibits a
> > side-to-side rocking motion sort of like one tire has a large flat
> > spot. I've rotated and checked them, nothing obvious.
> >
> > 2- around 50 mph, front end shakes violently, settles down
> > a lot over 55, and is almost unnoticeable at 45mph or less. this
> > started happening about the time I noticed the steering wheel returns
> > to slightly left of center, and must be in this position for the vehicle
> > to stay straight. Alignment seems ok best as I can check, and haven't
> > found anything loose in the steering system so far. Anything else to
> > check?
> >
> > - charles
> >
>
>
06-16-2004, 07:26 PM
#10
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Re: front end problems?
I'd use your Stealership on this. Even though they'll probably
charge for re installing a balance weight.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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cd wrote:
>
> two issues-
> '03 Wrangler rubicon, factory MTRs
> 1- at low speed (less than 10 mph) the vehicle exhibits a
> side-to-side rocking motion sort of like one tire has a large flat
> spot. I've rotated and checked them, nothing obvious.
>
> 2- around 50 mph, front end shakes violently, settles down
> a lot over 55, and is almost unnoticeable at 45mph or less. this
> started happening about the time I noticed the steering wheel returns
> to slightly left of center, and must be in this position for the vehicle
> to stay straight. Alignment seems ok best as I can check, and haven't
> found anything loose in the steering system so far. Anything else to
> check?
>
> - charles
charge for re installing a balance weight.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
cd wrote:
>
> two issues-
> '03 Wrangler rubicon, factory MTRs
> 1- at low speed (less than 10 mph) the vehicle exhibits a
> side-to-side rocking motion sort of like one tire has a large flat
> spot. I've rotated and checked them, nothing obvious.
>
> 2- around 50 mph, front end shakes violently, settles down
> a lot over 55, and is almost unnoticeable at 45mph or less. this
> started happening about the time I noticed the steering wheel returns
> to slightly left of center, and must be in this position for the vehicle
> to stay straight. Alignment seems ok best as I can check, and haven't
> found anything loose in the steering system so far. Anything else to
> check?
>
> - charles