Mooselook
Member
- First Name
- Bob
- Joined
- Oct 18, 2018
- Threads
- 1
- Messages
- 7
- Reaction score
- 9
- Location
- Rangeley ME
- Vehicle(s)
- 2019 Rubicon, 2016 Jeep Overland Hemi, Ordering 2019 Rubicon Unlimited
- Occupation
- Retired AT&T Executive
- Thread starter
- #1
First I accidentally fixed my 62 to 65 mph vibration and loose steering/wandering for my 2019 march mfgr Rubicon 2 door. I can only state what I have done works for my jeep.
First, I removed the rear drive shaft to have it re-balanced but balancing shop couldn't do it due to the flange vs U joint termination points. So reinstalled but rotated the alignment one hole from factory alignment marks. Note the drive shaft has four weld on balancing weights ( a piece of crap for a new drive shaft). Bottom line the 62 mph vibration is gone completely. All vibrations are gone.
Second issue steering slop/wandering.......yes I have read all the posts on this issue some partial fixes have been suggested buy replacing steering boxes, drag link , track bar, and stabilizer. My fix was simple. I lowered tire pressure to 34 lbs and tightened the steering connection nut where the steering post connects to the steering box. Simply reach in behind the front left wheel shield, turn the wheel slightly and with an extension sock tighten. Mine was loose two nut turns.
Steering is now tight---what a pleasure it is to drive....even slide drifting on gravel roads.
Conclusion.......After dealing with two dealers / Wave/ Stars/ Dealer experts and their stupidity, deception, lies, real crappy service managers......sometimes it better to solve the issues yourself.
First, I removed the rear drive shaft to have it re-balanced but balancing shop couldn't do it due to the flange vs U joint termination points. So reinstalled but rotated the alignment one hole from factory alignment marks. Note the drive shaft has four weld on balancing weights ( a piece of crap for a new drive shaft). Bottom line the 62 mph vibration is gone completely. All vibrations are gone.
Second issue steering slop/wandering.......yes I have read all the posts on this issue some partial fixes have been suggested buy replacing steering boxes, drag link , track bar, and stabilizer. My fix was simple. I lowered tire pressure to 34 lbs and tightened the steering connection nut where the steering post connects to the steering box. Simply reach in behind the front left wheel shield, turn the wheel slightly and with an extension sock tighten. Mine was loose two nut turns.
Steering is now tight---what a pleasure it is to drive....even slide drifting on gravel roads.
Conclusion.......After dealing with two dealers / Wave/ Stars/ Dealer experts and their stupidity, deception, lies, real crappy service managers......sometimes it better to solve the issues yourself.
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