Do I need to change to adjustable upper control arms?

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2001-XJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Texas

• Aug 13, 2014

• #1

Hello All,

I am new to the jeep world so bare with me. I just picked up a 2001 2 door Cherokee with a 3" lift. I noticed that only between 37Mph and 43Mph I begin to get death wobble. The control arms aren't the best in the world bushing wise. Should I go with an adjustable control arm or would the OEM replacements be fine?

 

VAhasnoWAVES

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Lake City, Mi

• Aug 13, 2014

• #2

OE is fine given your lift height.

hopefully the bushing is indeed the source of your wobble. but keep in mind it could be one of many contributing factors.

 

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2001-XJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Texas

• Aug 13, 2014

• #3

I do need new tires as well I noticed the tires on it were not balanced.

 

DeftwillP

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Round Rock TX

• Aug 13, 2014

• #4

It could be hundreds of things. Last time it had an alignment? specs on said alignment? Trackbar and steering angles?

 

Tim_MN

Freakish Hand Strength

NAXJA Member

Location

Minneapolis, MN

• Aug 13, 2014

• #5

At 3" of lift, one should consider longer lower control arms. If adjustable control arms are within your budget, they are better than fixed control arms. Replacing worn bushings or suspension/steering components, and balancing the tires should cure any wobbles.

 

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genevamotorsports

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Geneva, FL

• Aug 13, 2014

• #6

Measure the actual lift and compare it to stock. Hopefully it has settled between 2 and 3 inches. If so, check everything DeftwillP listed. You may find that it is actually 3.5 or 4 inches. That creates a whole laundry list of potential drive line issues. At least you will know where to start.