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Front Suspension Parts?

93RoughXj

NAXJA Forum User
Location
Mansfield, TX
So after my "Death Wobble" thread and helpful suggestions it's been determined that there are several things that could be causing my death wobble. So I am making up a list of things to buy fairly soon to fix this. Along with these parts I will be getting an alignment. This list is as follows:

Adjustable upper control arms:
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=RC-CA221-UV&Category_Code=ARMS

Adjustable trac bar:
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/mercha...oduct_Code=RC-TB111-UV&Category_Code=SUS_TRAC

Drop pitman arm:
http://store.midwestjeepwillys.com/18006-54.html

Any other suggestions? Different brands? Should I also get lower adjustable control arms? I figured since my lift came with new lower's I wouldn't do this. Sorry if I'm beating a dead horse hasta
 
how's ur tracbar?
 
From what I can tell it is the stock one, plus the jeep was in a front end collision and the tie rod was bent (already replaced that) so I'm guessing the trac bar is shot. That is why it is on my list of things to get.
 
Just 2 comments,avoid Rusty's and you dont want a drop pitman arm.
 
Forget the pitman arm, unless you are lifted 6" or more, it will just cause BUMP steer. How much lift do you have?
casues of DW are these thing and should be checked and repaired in this order:
Alignment
Wheel balance
Track Bar
Ball Joints
Bearings
Tie Rod ends all 3
Control Arms or bushings
Steering box
Shocks
Steering stabilizer
Sway bar bushings
 
I have a 4.5'' lift with 2'' spacer/shackles, so 6.5''. I don't want to go get an alignment and then find out that worn out parts are keeping me from getting a good alignment. Why should I stay away from Rusty's? What other sites do you suggest?
 
Still forget the pitman arm, unless you ARE getting bump steer. Yes the pitman arm is both the cause of Bump steer and fix for it, all depends on characteristics of your rig. Pitman arm IS NOT a fix for DW, EVER.

You really need to go spend some quality time, diagnosing the cause of your DW. throughing money at oarts chasing DW, is expensive and will just piss you off. This is a two person job, 1 to turn the steering wheel back and forth, the other to watch and feel for excessive or abnormal movements of the axel and suspension joints.
 
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