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Okay, I've posted before, but now I've had the front two tires rebalanced
and the bearings tightened up.

New rear drive shaft U joints
No play in steering
Ball joints are fine
New steering stabilizer
New 2.5 skyjacker suspension with shocks/bushings (has 2 inch body lift new)
New shackles (stock) and bushings
New 33x13.5 superswamper TSLs on New 10x15 wheels (front 2 just rebalanced)
Tightened up front bearings.

Motor/tranny mounts are shot.
Swaybar bushings are shot

Why the hell am I still getting this shimmy/shake between 40-50 mph??? The
thing wanders like a mother too but I'm figuring it's the bias ply
tires...not to mention the width. Any suggestions? Are my axles bent?
Thanks!
Allen
83 CJ7

L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes III

Hi Allen,
Replace the steering stabilizer shock absorber:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...&storeId=10101
it will stop an out of align front from shimming, even with worn out
parts, like tie
rod ends or ball joints.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> Okay, I've posted before, but now I've had the front two tires rebalanced
> and the bearings tightened up.
>
> New rear drive shaft U joints
> No play in steering
> Ball joints are fine
> New steering stabilizer
> New 2.5 skyjacker suspension with shocks/bushings (has 2 inch body lift new)
> New shackles (stock) and bushings
> New 33x13.5 superswamper TSLs on New 10x15 wheels (front 2 just rebalanced)
> Tightened up front bearings.
>
> Motor/tranny mounts are shot.
> Swaybar bushings are shot
>
> Why the hell am I still getting this shimmy/shake between 40-50 mph??? The
> thing wanders like a mother too but I'm figuring it's the bias ply
> tires...not to mention the width. Any suggestions? Are my axles bent?
> Thanks!
> Allen
> 83 CJ7

L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes III

Hi Allen,
Replace the steering stabilizer shock absorber:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...&storeId=10101
it will stop an out of align front from shimming, even with worn out
parts, like tie
rod ends or ball joints.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> Okay, I've posted before, but now I've had the front two tires rebalanced
> and the bearings tightened up.
>
> New rear drive shaft U joints
> No play in steering
> Ball joints are fine
> New steering stabilizer
> New 2.5 skyjacker suspension with shocks/bushings (has 2 inch body lift new)
> New shackles (stock) and bushings
> New 33x13.5 superswamper TSLs on New 10x15 wheels (front 2 just rebalanced)
> Tightened up front bearings.
>
> Motor/tranny mounts are shot.
> Swaybar bushings are shot
>
> Why the hell am I still getting this shimmy/shake between 40-50 mph??? The
> thing wanders like a mother too but I'm figuring it's the bias ply
> tires...not to mention the width. Any suggestions? Are my axles bent?
> Thanks!
> Allen
> 83 CJ7

L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes III

Hi Allen,
Replace the steering stabilizer shock absorber:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...&storeId=10101
it will stop an out of align front from shimming, even with worn out
parts, like tie
rod ends or ball joints.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> Okay, I've posted before, but now I've had the front two tires rebalanced
> and the bearings tightened up.
>
> New rear drive shaft U joints
> No play in steering
> Ball joints are fine
> New steering stabilizer
> New 2.5 skyjacker suspension with shocks/bushings (has 2 inch body lift new)
> New shackles (stock) and bushings
> New 33x13.5 superswamper TSLs on New 10x15 wheels (front 2 just rebalanced)
> Tightened up front bearings.
>
> Motor/tranny mounts are shot.
> Swaybar bushings are shot
>
> Why the hell am I still getting this shimmy/shake between 40-50 mph??? The
> thing wanders like a mother too but I'm figuring it's the bias ply
> tires...not to mention the width. Any suggestions? Are my axles bent?
> Thanks!
> Allen
> 83 CJ7

JimG

Bill, he says he already replaced that.

What about a front end alignment, Allen?

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries


"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:3FA82811.C6BE3D7@***.net...
> Hi Allen,
> Replace the steering stabilizer shock absorber:
>
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...lay?makeId=100
0123&productId=2925&catalogId=10101&langId=-1&modelId=1001391&storeId=10101
> it will stop an out of align front from shimming, even with worn out
> parts, like tie
> rod ends or ball joints.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
> >
> > Okay, I've posted before, but now I've had the front two tires
rebalanced
> > and the bearings tightened up.
> >
> > New rear drive shaft U joints
> > No play in steering
> > Ball joints are fine
> > New steering stabilizer
> > New 2.5 skyjacker suspension with shocks/bushings (has 2 inch body lift
new)
> > New shackles (stock) and bushings
> > New 33x13.5 superswamper TSLs on New 10x15 wheels (front 2 just
rebalanced)
> > Tightened up front bearings.
> >
> > Motor/tranny mounts are shot.
> > Swaybar bushings are shot
> >
> > Why the hell am I still getting this shimmy/shake between 40-50 mph???
The
> > thing wanders like a mother too but I'm figuring it's the bias ply
> > tires...not to mention the width. Any suggestions? Are my axles bent?
> > Thanks!
> > Allen
> > 83 CJ7

JimG

Bill, he says he already replaced that.

What about a front end alignment, Allen?

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries


"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:3FA82811.C6BE3D7@***.net...
> Hi Allen,
> Replace the steering stabilizer shock absorber:
>
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...lay?makeId=100
0123&productId=2925&catalogId=10101&langId=-1&modelId=1001391&storeId=10101
> it will stop an out of align front from shimming, even with worn out
> parts, like tie
> rod ends or ball joints.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
> >
> > Okay, I've posted before, but now I've had the front two tires
rebalanced
> > and the bearings tightened up.
> >
> > New rear drive shaft U joints
> > No play in steering
> > Ball joints are fine
> > New steering stabilizer
> > New 2.5 skyjacker suspension with shocks/bushings (has 2 inch body lift
new)
> > New shackles (stock) and bushings
> > New 33x13.5 superswamper TSLs on New 10x15 wheels (front 2 just
rebalanced)
> > Tightened up front bearings.
> >
> > Motor/tranny mounts are shot.
> > Swaybar bushings are shot
> >
> > Why the hell am I still getting this shimmy/shake between 40-50 mph???
The
> > thing wanders like a mother too but I'm figuring it's the bias ply
> > tires...not to mention the width. Any suggestions? Are my axles bent?
> > Thanks!
> > Allen
> > 83 CJ7

JimG

Bill, he says he already replaced that.

What about a front end alignment, Allen?

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries


"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:3FA82811.C6BE3D7@***.net...
> Hi Allen,
> Replace the steering stabilizer shock absorber:
>
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...lay?makeId=100
0123&productId=2925&catalogId=10101&langId=-1&modelId=1001391&storeId=10101
> it will stop an out of align front from shimming, even with worn out
> parts, like tie
> rod ends or ball joints.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
> >
> > Okay, I've posted before, but now I've had the front two tires
rebalanced
> > and the bearings tightened up.
> >
> > New rear drive shaft U joints
> > No play in steering
> > Ball joints are fine
> > New steering stabilizer
> > New 2.5 skyjacker suspension with shocks/bushings (has 2 inch body lift
new)
> > New shackles (stock) and bushings
> > New 33x13.5 superswamper TSLs on New 10x15 wheels (front 2 just
rebalanced)
> > Tightened up front bearings.
> >
> > Motor/tranny mounts are shot.
> > Swaybar bushings are shot
> >
> > Why the hell am I still getting this shimmy/shake between 40-50 mph???
The
> > thing wanders like a mother too but I'm figuring it's the bias ply
> > tires...not to mention the width. Any suggestions? Are my axles bent?
> > Thanks!
> > Allen
> > 83 CJ7

CRWLR

Your ball joints and/or tie rods are not nearly as healthy as you like to
think.

Your wobble is coming from the steering or front suspension. I would be
looking at the steering linkage next since you seem to have new suspension
components. Having said that, the suspenison parts (bushings mostly) can be
part of your problem. The swaybar bushings are probably not playing a part
in your problem because many of us with CJ that have lift kits don't even
have a swaybar. The TSLs could be a problem, but if they were a problem,
then swapping them around should change the problem. Put the front tires on
the back, and vice versa. Or, swap you tires for an hour or two with a buddy
that has different tires on a CJ or other model with a 5 on 5.5 bolt
pattern. You don't really care that the swappee's tires are too big or too
small, you only need them on long enough to drive at the problem speed to
see if the problem repeats or goes away.



<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:7jVpb.34583$3N5.25858@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Okay, I've posted before, but now I've had the front two tires rebalanced
> and the bearings tightened up.
>
> New rear drive shaft U joints
> No play in steering
> Ball joints are fine
> New steering stabilizer
> New 2.5 skyjacker suspension with shocks/bushings (has 2 inch body lift
new)
> New shackles (stock) and bushings
> New 33x13.5 superswamper TSLs on New 10x15 wheels (front 2 just
rebalanced)
> Tightened up front bearings.
>
> Motor/tranny mounts are shot.
> Swaybar bushings are shot
>
> Why the hell am I still getting this shimmy/shake between 40-50 mph??? The
> thing wanders like a mother too but I'm figuring it's the bias ply
> tires...not to mention the width. Any suggestions? Are my axles bent?
> Thanks!
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>
>

CRWLR

Your ball joints and/or tie rods are not nearly as healthy as you like to
think.

Your wobble is coming from the steering or front suspension. I would be
looking at the steering linkage next since you seem to have new suspension
components. Having said that, the suspenison parts (bushings mostly) can be
part of your problem. The swaybar bushings are probably not playing a part
in your problem because many of us with CJ that have lift kits don't even
have a swaybar. The TSLs could be a problem, but if they were a problem,
then swapping them around should change the problem. Put the front tires on
the back, and vice versa. Or, swap you tires for an hour or two with a buddy
that has different tires on a CJ or other model with a 5 on 5.5 bolt
pattern. You don't really care that the swappee's tires are too big or too
small, you only need them on long enough to drive at the problem speed to
see if the problem repeats or goes away.



<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:7jVpb.34583$3N5.25858@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Okay, I've posted before, but now I've had the front two tires rebalanced
> and the bearings tightened up.
>
> New rear drive shaft U joints
> No play in steering
> Ball joints are fine
> New steering stabilizer
> New 2.5 skyjacker suspension with shocks/bushings (has 2 inch body lift
new)
> New shackles (stock) and bushings
> New 33x13.5 superswamper TSLs on New 10x15 wheels (front 2 just
rebalanced)
> Tightened up front bearings.
>
> Motor/tranny mounts are shot.
> Swaybar bushings are shot
>
> Why the hell am I still getting this shimmy/shake between 40-50 mph??? The
> thing wanders like a mother too but I'm figuring it's the bias ply
> tires...not to mention the width. Any suggestions? Are my axles bent?
> Thanks!
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>
>

CRWLR

Your ball joints and/or tie rods are not nearly as healthy as you like to
think.

Your wobble is coming from the steering or front suspension. I would be
looking at the steering linkage next since you seem to have new suspension
components. Having said that, the suspenison parts (bushings mostly) can be
part of your problem. The swaybar bushings are probably not playing a part
in your problem because many of us with CJ that have lift kits don't even
have a swaybar. The TSLs could be a problem, but if they were a problem,
then swapping them around should change the problem. Put the front tires on
the back, and vice versa. Or, swap you tires for an hour or two with a buddy
that has different tires on a CJ or other model with a 5 on 5.5 bolt
pattern. You don't really care that the swappee's tires are too big or too
small, you only need them on long enough to drive at the problem speed to
see if the problem repeats or goes away.



<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:7jVpb.34583$3N5.25858@fe3.columbus.rr.com...
> Okay, I've posted before, but now I've had the front two tires rebalanced
> and the bearings tightened up.
>
> New rear drive shaft U joints
> No play in steering
> Ball joints are fine
> New steering stabilizer
> New 2.5 skyjacker suspension with shocks/bushings (has 2 inch body lift
new)
> New shackles (stock) and bushings
> New 33x13.5 superswamper TSLs on New 10x15 wheels (front 2 just
rebalanced)
> Tightened up front bearings.
>
> Motor/tranny mounts are shot.
> Swaybar bushings are shot
>
> Why the hell am I still getting this shimmy/shake between 40-50 mph??? The
> thing wanders like a mother too but I'm figuring it's the bias ply
> tires...not to mention the width. Any suggestions? Are my axles bent?
> Thanks!
> Allen
> 83 CJ7
>
>
>