fixed wobble and fixed wandering, finally!!

[RamMan]

Just got mine out of the shop from the T/B bracket recall. I mentioned about the jeep wandering when I dropped it off and they performed an alignment (the second one-first one at another dealer) and it has seemed to help some. Its still a little wishy washy though but drives pretty good. I've got a Fox S/S on pre order and its supose to ship this Friday. I'm hopefull that will make a little bit of difference and I'll be happy. If not I'm not sure what to do next.

My JL didn't get the Track Bar Recall. My welds looked OK; but I went ahead and put a Rusty's Track Bar Support Bracket overlay on it, to be sure. After installation, the steering wheel went from straight up (12:00) to the 11:30 position. The bracket must have done something to stiffen the frame. It seems to track better than before. Drives like a car with rack, & pinion steering. Well worth the $110, and easy installation.

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[ALRUI]

Do y’all have a shimmy or a wobble? This is actual death wobble. Not a little shimmy

They probably created it purposely just to get some YouTube views

 

[Kevin8086]

They probably created it purposely just to get some YouTube views

Lmao. Ya that’s something I’d do. Ha

 

[JeepFX]

Lmao. Ya that’s something I’d do. Ha

What did steersmarts have to say about the whole thing? I feel like they would be ones to have a good idea as to the actual problem we are all experiencing.

 

[Kevin8086]

What did steersmarts have to say about the whole thing? I feel like they would be ones to have a good idea as to the actual problem we are all experiencing.

We’re workimg with them. We believe it to be the track bar and drag link. The tie rod I’m doing for piece of mind since I’ve seen the stock ones break and we wheel ours hard

 

[Kevin8086]

We’re workimg with them. We believe it to be the track bar and drag link. The tie rod I’m doing for piece of mind since I’ve seen the stock ones break and we wheel ours hard

The JL does seem to need a stabilizer to help out. Having proper tire pressure and a wheel alignment seems to help some people

 

[hubble]

My JL didn't get the Track Bar Recall. My welds looked OK; but I went ahead and put a Rusty's Track Bar Support Bracket overlay on it, to be sure. After installation, the steering wheel went from straight up (12:00) to the 11:30 position. The bracket must have done something to stiffen the frame. It seems to track better than before. Drives like a car with rack, & pinion steering. Well worth the $110, and easy installation.

I just orderd a Rusty T/B suport bracket, and am waiting on the Fox steering stabilizer. I'll try and install both at same time and see what results I get. I want to be able to drive it and not think about the steering, it should be a none issue.

 

[JeepFX]

@Kevin8086 You beat the crap out of yours lol

I corrected castor, have tried multiple tire pressures, checked and re torched to spec a lot of the steering components and still have had very little success. I’ve been eye balling the steer smarts website for a few weeks now. I also have a Teraflex Adj. SS sitting in the garage ready to go.

 

[ALRUI]

Lmao. Ya that’s something I’d do. Ha

I was being sarcastic, thus the smiley face emoji....

 

[XJrider]

Before and After

Wait a second. They literally adjusted nothing besides a littl

I had a little shimming and wondering but not bad the steering right in cold wether until warmed up. Took my Jeep to IWC motorsports in Berdo the specialize in Jeep, Lifts etc...they went through my entire suspension fixing my camber, caster, tow, thrust angle all these come into play ecspecially when lifting and not adding adjustable control arms. The guys over there got it as close as they could since I don’t have adjustable comtrol arms and it rides solid and straight. No issues no tightness in cold weather no shimming I also run the dual RC Steering stabilizers. My next purchase will be the JKS CONTROL ARM KIT. Which then I’ll prbably just do the entire 3.5” kit with control arms and then run the 38” tires I want and regear.

My advice make sure after ur lift ur taking it to OFFROAD 4x4 shop that knows what they doing. Not pep boys, or jimmyjoes alignment shop. and then stay up on it. You should be getting alignments every 6 months or 6,000 mi. That’s depending on how u drive and trail. I don’t mind spending the cash

Fake news dude, no offence but just looked at your sheet and they literally adjusted nothing but your toe and im talking like1/2 turn of adjustment. To add insult to injury, youre running 4.1 degrees caster which tells me you probably have a 2-3 inch lift and have not gotten adjustable arms to correct your caster. And hence the wandering. The recirculating ball can only help so much. I seriously doubt your rig drives that much better than when you brought it.

 

[DirtRoad1981]

Wait a second. They literally adjusted nothing besides a littl


Fake news dude, no offence but just looked at your sheet and they literally adjusted nothing but your toe and im talking like1/2 turn of adjustment. To add insult to injury, youre running 4.1 degrees caster which tells me you probably have a 2-3 inch lift and have not gotten adjustable arms to correct your caster. And hence the wandering. The recirculating ball can only help so much. I seriously doubt your rig drives that much better than when you brought it.

Never said a drive better than stock never said that once I said I start experiencing the shimmy in the wobble at the wheel with tightness in cold temperatures and you’re right I do have a 3 inch lift but the alignment help from the lift I did and the shimmy and wobbling and tightness are gone no one said it was better than stock like I said I’m just sharing what I’m experiencing have to sit here and argue or anything else everybody’s different this is my experience sorry to have ruffled your feathers These forums are turning into social media dramaAnd people throwing tantrums and having attitudes arguing etc. etc. I’ll leave my piece right there and enjoy my Jeep without this forum

 

[Kevin8086]

Never said a drive better than stock never said that once I said I start experiencing the shimmy in the wobble at the wheel with tightness in cold temperatures and you’re right I do have a 3 inch lift but the alignment help from the lift I did and the shimmy and wobbling and tightness are gone no one said it was better than stock like I said I’m just sharing what I’m experiencing have to sit here and argue or anything else everybody’s different this is my experience sorry to have ruffled your feathers These forums are turning into social media dramaAnd people throwing tantrums and having attitudes arguing etc. etc. I’ll leave my piece right there and enjoy my Jeep without this forum

I think everyone is just getting a little frustrated over the issues. We enjoy the hell out of our jeep. It has its down sides but the good is really really good. I think people are getting a little upset with one another just from frustration. Let’s all keep it fun guys. We’re here to learn from one another

 

[jeremyjeep]

My JL didn't get the Track Bar Recall. My welds looked OK; but I went ahead and put a Rusty's Track Bar Support Bracket overlay on it, to be sure. After installation, the steering wheel went from straight up (12:00) to the 11:30 position. The bracket must have done something to stiffen the frame. It seems to track better than before. Drives like a car with rack, & pinion steering. Well worth the $110, and easy installation.

Is there a video that shows how easy it is to install the track bar support bracket?

 

[Kevin8086]

Is there a video that shows how easy it is to install the track bar support bracket?

It’s supwr easy but we will be showing it in our video

 

[ChrispyJL]

Good to know, I am very close to 4x4 in lake Hopatcong.
The dealer fixed mine, they applied a TSB recalibration ( not sure what exactly that is) Electronic steering box?
However I spoke to the tech (he is a wrangler guy) and asked him to check front tire balance, as well as the torque on the BJs and track bar.
He said he found the BJs and track bar bolts not quite torqued to spec and the front passenger tire was out of balance slightly.
It is possible it all stemmed from the unbalanced tire (had a rotation done a week prior to it getting the milkshakes)
and the BJ and track bar bolts loosened slightly as a result.

I have had DW in a few jeeps, so when it happened on the JL I didn't shit myself, just took foot off gas till it stopped.

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