After searching in the forums, i am just unsure as to where to begin. I have had my jeep aligned, and that seemed to be temporary solution as it would quit for a while - but it's back. Anyway, i drive a '96 cherokee sport 4x4. It has a 2in. spacer lift up front to clear space for 30in. tires. The bushings in the linkage are certainly worn and cracked, and i suppose i should start there. But i am working while being a full-time student, so time is something hard to come by, and i would love help if anyone could offer advice in addition to this.
As in the subject line, it only occurs when i am veering/turning left around 45-55mph and there are bumps in the road. Even when it doesn't wobble, the steering feels very shaky (during left turns.) It does not happen when i am turning right. However, when i am turning right, there is a growling sound that almost sounds like wheel rub - but there definitely is not. This sound happens even when i turn the wheel right to correct myself when driving straight. I have tested the front shocks, and they are good. And the tie rods look pretty solid, but there is definitely some play someone in the linkage - but i am having a hard time isolating it. the passenger wheel has more play when being pulled on, though.
I wanted to post this in hopes of avoiding having to solve this by trial and error (and spending a lot of money.) If this sounds more particular to one thing than the other, i would really appreciate anyone's help/experience. Thanks!
Blair Boyd
As in the subject line, it only occurs when i am veering/turning left around 45-55mph and there are bumps in the road. Even when it doesn't wobble, the steering feels very shaky (during left turns.) It does not happen when i am turning right. However, when i am turning right, there is a growling sound that almost sounds like wheel rub - but there definitely is not. This sound happens even when i turn the wheel right to correct myself when driving straight. I have tested the front shocks, and they are good. And the tie rods look pretty solid, but there is definitely some play someone in the linkage - but i am having a hard time isolating it. the passenger wheel has more play when being pulled on, though.
I wanted to post this in hopes of avoiding having to solve this by trial and error (and spending a lot of money.) If this sounds more particular to one thing than the other, i would really appreciate anyone's help/experience. Thanks!
Blair Boyd