Just did OME suspension change on TJ - UPDATE
12-19-2004, 04:54 PM
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Just did OME suspension change on TJ - UPDATE
Hi All,
Finally the weather gave me enough break to do the body lift and motor
mount lift. Body lift went okay (except for the front grill bumpstop
extensions which required taking light bezels off - part not included in
the instructions). Motor mount lift on a 4.0L with air-con is a big pain,
especially the passenger side (rather driver side for the Americans). Its
doable, except for my torque wrench is too big to fit in that space so I'll
have improvise a little when I do re-torque after a little use.
As for the shakes, well acceleration vibes are all gone. The only thing
left is now a slight wobble as I start from stop at a turn. If I start
from stop in a straight line, the wobble is not noticeable. Its just that
when I start while making a sharp turn it wobble a little. What could this
be?
--
01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto Dana 30/44
265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS discos
2" OME lift, 1" BL, 1" MML
Finally the weather gave me enough break to do the body lift and motor
mount lift. Body lift went okay (except for the front grill bumpstop
extensions which required taking light bezels off - part not included in
the instructions). Motor mount lift on a 4.0L with air-con is a big pain,
especially the passenger side (rather driver side for the Americans). Its
doable, except for my torque wrench is too big to fit in that space so I'll
have improvise a little when I do re-torque after a little use.
As for the shakes, well acceleration vibes are all gone. The only thing
left is now a slight wobble as I start from stop at a turn. If I start
from stop in a straight line, the wobble is not noticeable. Its just that
when I start while making a sharp turn it wobble a little. What could this
be?
--
01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto Dana 30/44
265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS discos
2" OME lift, 1" BL, 1" MML
12-19-2004, 09:26 PM
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Re: Just did OME suspension change on TJ - UPDATE
You mean like suspension kinda jumping and jerking... mine does that. It's
common on lifted TJ's from what I have been told. With some TJ lifts you
can pull one of the front tires (don't remember which one) off the ground
while starting in a turn.
If someone can tell us that this can be corrected, that would be great!
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
"TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message ...
> Hi All,
>
> As for the shakes, well acceleration vibes are all gone. The only thing
> left is now a slight wobble as I start from stop at a turn. If I start
> from stop in a straight line, the wobble is not noticeable. Its just that
> when I start while making a sharp turn it wobble a little. What could
this
> be?
>
common on lifted TJ's from what I have been told. With some TJ lifts you
can pull one of the front tires (don't remember which one) off the ground
while starting in a turn.
If someone can tell us that this can be corrected, that would be great!
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
"TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message ...
> Hi All,
>
> As for the shakes, well acceleration vibes are all gone. The only thing
> left is now a slight wobble as I start from stop at a turn. If I start
> from stop in a straight line, the wobble is not noticeable. Its just that
> when I start while making a sharp turn it wobble a little. What could
this
> be?
>
12-19-2004, 09:26 PM
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Re: Just did OME suspension change on TJ - UPDATE
You mean like suspension kinda jumping and jerking... mine does that. It's
common on lifted TJ's from what I have been told. With some TJ lifts you
can pull one of the front tires (don't remember which one) off the ground
while starting in a turn.
If someone can tell us that this can be corrected, that would be great!
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
"TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message ...
> Hi All,
>
> As for the shakes, well acceleration vibes are all gone. The only thing
> left is now a slight wobble as I start from stop at a turn. If I start
> from stop in a straight line, the wobble is not noticeable. Its just that
> when I start while making a sharp turn it wobble a little. What could
this
> be?
>
common on lifted TJ's from what I have been told. With some TJ lifts you
can pull one of the front tires (don't remember which one) off the ground
while starting in a turn.
If someone can tell us that this can be corrected, that would be great!
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
"TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message ...
> Hi All,
>
> As for the shakes, well acceleration vibes are all gone. The only thing
> left is now a slight wobble as I start from stop at a turn. If I start
> from stop in a straight line, the wobble is not noticeable. Its just that
> when I start while making a sharp turn it wobble a little. What could
this
> be?
>
12-19-2004, 09:26 PM
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Re: Just did OME suspension change on TJ - UPDATE
You mean like suspension kinda jumping and jerking... mine does that. It's
common on lifted TJ's from what I have been told. With some TJ lifts you
can pull one of the front tires (don't remember which one) off the ground
while starting in a turn.
If someone can tell us that this can be corrected, that would be great!
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
"TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message ...
> Hi All,
>
> As for the shakes, well acceleration vibes are all gone. The only thing
> left is now a slight wobble as I start from stop at a turn. If I start
> from stop in a straight line, the wobble is not noticeable. Its just that
> when I start while making a sharp turn it wobble a little. What could
this
> be?
>
common on lifted TJ's from what I have been told. With some TJ lifts you
can pull one of the front tires (don't remember which one) off the ground
while starting in a turn.
If someone can tell us that this can be corrected, that would be great!
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
"TW" <a t t w @ w a v e . c o . n z> wrote in message ...
> Hi All,
>
> As for the shakes, well acceleration vibes are all gone. The only thing
> left is now a slight wobble as I start from stop at a turn. If I start
> from stop in a straight line, the wobble is not noticeable. Its just that
> when I start while making a sharp turn it wobble a little. What could
this
> be?
>
12-19-2004, 09:40 PM
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Re: Just did OME suspension change on TJ - UPDATE
More common with Civilian Jeeps.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
JimG wrote:
>
> You mean like suspension kinda jumping and jerking... mine does that. It's
> common on lifted TJ's from what I have been told. With some TJ lifts you
> can pull one of the front tires (don't remember which one) off the ground
> while starting in a turn.
>
> If someone can tell us that this can be corrected, that would be great!
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
JimG wrote:
>
> You mean like suspension kinda jumping and jerking... mine does that. It's
> common on lifted TJ's from what I have been told. With some TJ lifts you
> can pull one of the front tires (don't remember which one) off the ground
> while starting in a turn.
>
> If someone can tell us that this can be corrected, that would be great!
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
12-19-2004, 09:40 PM
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Re: Just did OME suspension change on TJ - UPDATE
More common with Civilian Jeeps.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
JimG wrote:
>
> You mean like suspension kinda jumping and jerking... mine does that. It's
> common on lifted TJ's from what I have been told. With some TJ lifts you
> can pull one of the front tires (don't remember which one) off the ground
> while starting in a turn.
>
> If someone can tell us that this can be corrected, that would be great!
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
JimG wrote:
>
> You mean like suspension kinda jumping and jerking... mine does that. It's
> common on lifted TJ's from what I have been told. With some TJ lifts you
> can pull one of the front tires (don't remember which one) off the ground
> while starting in a turn.
>
> If someone can tell us that this can be corrected, that would be great!
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
12-19-2004, 09:40 PM
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Re: Just did OME suspension change on TJ - UPDATE
More common with Civilian Jeeps.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
JimG wrote:
>
> You mean like suspension kinda jumping and jerking... mine does that. It's
> common on lifted TJ's from what I have been told. With some TJ lifts you
> can pull one of the front tires (don't remember which one) off the ground
> while starting in a turn.
>
> If someone can tell us that this can be corrected, that would be great!
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
JimG wrote:
>
> You mean like suspension kinda jumping and jerking... mine does that. It's
> common on lifted TJ's from what I have been told. With some TJ lifts you
> can pull one of the front tires (don't remember which one) off the ground
> while starting in a turn.
>
> If someone can tell us that this can be corrected, that would be great!
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
12-20-2004, 05:59 AM
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Re: Just did OME suspension change on TJ - UPDATE
On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 02:26:09 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote:
>You mean like suspension kinda jumping and jerking... mine does that. It's
>common on lifted TJ's from what I have been told. With some TJ lifts you
>can pull one of the front tires (don't remember which one) off the ground
>while starting in a turn.
>
>If someone can tell us that this can be corrected, that would be great!
Yeah, my kid's TJ does this after we did the "Redneck Lift" on it.
We've also been told by a local shop that it's normal for a lifted TJ.
Makes me glad I've got leaf springs<g>.
--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLTC 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep Wrangler YJ
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51, SPONGER#2
>You mean like suspension kinda jumping and jerking... mine does that. It's
>common on lifted TJ's from what I have been told. With some TJ lifts you
>can pull one of the front tires (don't remember which one) off the ground
>while starting in a turn.
>
>If someone can tell us that this can be corrected, that would be great!
Yeah, my kid's TJ does this after we did the "Redneck Lift" on it.
We've also been told by a local shop that it's normal for a lifted TJ.
Makes me glad I've got leaf springs<g>.
--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLTC 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep Wrangler YJ
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51, SPONGER#2
12-20-2004, 05:59 AM
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Re: Just did OME suspension change on TJ - UPDATE
On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 02:26:09 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote:
>You mean like suspension kinda jumping and jerking... mine does that. It's
>common on lifted TJ's from what I have been told. With some TJ lifts you
>can pull one of the front tires (don't remember which one) off the ground
>while starting in a turn.
>
>If someone can tell us that this can be corrected, that would be great!
Yeah, my kid's TJ does this after we did the "Redneck Lift" on it.
We've also been told by a local shop that it's normal for a lifted TJ.
Makes me glad I've got leaf springs<g>.
--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLTC 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep Wrangler YJ
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51, SPONGER#2
>You mean like suspension kinda jumping and jerking... mine does that. It's
>common on lifted TJ's from what I have been told. With some TJ lifts you
>can pull one of the front tires (don't remember which one) off the ground
>while starting in a turn.
>
>If someone can tell us that this can be corrected, that would be great!
Yeah, my kid's TJ does this after we did the "Redneck Lift" on it.
We've also been told by a local shop that it's normal for a lifted TJ.
Makes me glad I've got leaf springs<g>.
--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLTC 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep Wrangler YJ
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51, SPONGER#2
12-20-2004, 05:59 AM
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Re: Just did OME suspension change on TJ - UPDATE
On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 02:26:09 GMT, "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote:
>You mean like suspension kinda jumping and jerking... mine does that. It's
>common on lifted TJ's from what I have been told. With some TJ lifts you
>can pull one of the front tires (don't remember which one) off the ground
>while starting in a turn.
>
>If someone can tell us that this can be corrected, that would be great!
Yeah, my kid's TJ does this after we did the "Redneck Lift" on it.
We've also been told by a local shop that it's normal for a lifted TJ.
Makes me glad I've got leaf springs<g>.
--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLTC 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep Wrangler YJ
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51, SPONGER#2
>You mean like suspension kinda jumping and jerking... mine does that. It's
>common on lifted TJ's from what I have been told. With some TJ lifts you
>can pull one of the front tires (don't remember which one) off the ground
>while starting in a turn.
>
>If someone can tell us that this can be corrected, that would be great!
Yeah, my kid's TJ does this after we did the "Redneck Lift" on it.
We've also been told by a local shop that it's normal for a lifted TJ.
Makes me glad I've got leaf springs<g>.
--
Old Crow
'82 Shovelhead FLTC 92" 'Pearl'
'95 Jeep Wrangler YJ
TOMKAT, BS#133, SENS, MAMBM, DOF#51, SPONGER#2