Re: XJ Trackbar issues (Death wobble)
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Re: XJ Trackbar issues (Death wobble)
Death wobble is a caster issue. The 1.75" lift would not have enough effect on the track bar to
create death wobble. Adjustable control arms or offset ball joints should do the trick (allowing
you to adjust the caster). AEV Conversions sells the offset ball joints, but you can find them
through a local parts store for less $$$. I don't however know the part number you would need.
Also, any of the adjustable control arms should do the trick. I like RE.
gym_rat wrote:
>
> Weeks after installing my 1.75" (more like 2") spacer/shackle lift on my 00
> XJ, having it aligned, and re-tightening everything, I still have death
> wobble when I hit certain bumps at highway speeds. Not all bumps, just
> some. I've heard that the trackbar is likely the culprit. That ANY lift
> can move your trackbar and it will need to be adjusted. There are trackbar
> relocation kits on the market, but I've heard not to use those, just drill a
> hole about 1/2" away from the original hole. Any thoughts on this?!? I'd
> think that drilling a hole would weaken the mount.
>
> Is there anything else that could be causing this? I'm guessing whatever is
> causing it on the XJ is the same problem with my TJ (also 2" spacer lift).
>
> --
> Eric
> 00 XJ LTD
> 1.75" spacer/shackle lift
>
> 99 TJ SE
> 1.75" spacer lift
> Teraflex QDs
> AirAid Intake Kit
> PowerAid TBS
create death wobble. Adjustable control arms or offset ball joints should do the trick (allowing
you to adjust the caster). AEV Conversions sells the offset ball joints, but you can find them
through a local parts store for less $$$. I don't however know the part number you would need.
Also, any of the adjustable control arms should do the trick. I like RE.
gym_rat wrote:
>
> Weeks after installing my 1.75" (more like 2") spacer/shackle lift on my 00
> XJ, having it aligned, and re-tightening everything, I still have death
> wobble when I hit certain bumps at highway speeds. Not all bumps, just
> some. I've heard that the trackbar is likely the culprit. That ANY lift
> can move your trackbar and it will need to be adjusted. There are trackbar
> relocation kits on the market, but I've heard not to use those, just drill a
> hole about 1/2" away from the original hole. Any thoughts on this?!? I'd
> think that drilling a hole would weaken the mount.
>
> Is there anything else that could be causing this? I'm guessing whatever is
> causing it on the XJ is the same problem with my TJ (also 2" spacer lift).
>
> --
> Eric
> 00 XJ LTD
> 1.75" spacer/shackle lift
>
> 99 TJ SE
> 1.75" spacer lift
> Teraflex QDs
> AirAid Intake Kit
> PowerAid TBS
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