Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: 2 in lift wobble and alignment

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Location
    Colorado Springs, CO
    Posts
    5

    Default 2 in lift wobble and alignment

    I installed a 2" budget lift on my 1992 XJ. Spacers and shackles. Now it wobbles and shakes when braking. There is also a little shimmy at certain speeds. I have had the wheels balanced and front end aligned. I was told by the alignment shop that they could only adjust the toe and the caster is still out. is there an adjustment for the caster?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Chico, CA
    Posts
    29,847

    Default Re: 2 in lift wobble and alignment

    No, there is not. To adjust it you have to have adjustable suspension links. But back to your shakes. The braking issue is probably a warped rotor which you did not notice before. When you lift a Jeep, it will start to exhibit this shaking you did not have before due to the new angles of the suspension track bar and drag link. The most likely culprit for all this is the track bar bushing. Have someone saw the steering wheel back and forth with the engine running while you inspect the track bar attachment points as well as tie rod ends. If anything moves at attachment points, it needs to be fixed. You might want to adjust your steering box too
    230 hp 4.3L Chevy
    Built 4L60E with manual lockout
    Atlas 4 speed
    Griffin radiator
    On board air
    Warn 9.5ti on custom bumper
    7.5" RE front and bastard pack rear on custom long arms
    30 gal gas tank
    lockers
    And a bunch of other stuff

  3. #3
    abebehrmann's Avatar
    abebehrmann is offline Level: Uber Jeep Cherokee Trailer Queen
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Location
    Dallas, TX
    Posts
    6,606

    Default Re: 2 in lift wobble and alignment

    I thought on the frame side of the lower control arms there is room for maybe an inch of adjustment for caster, I could be wrong though. How long has it been since you had your brake rotors turned or replaced?
    Last edited by abebehrmann; 03-06-2014 at 10:37 AM.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Location
    Colorado Springs, CO
    Posts
    5

    Default Re: 2 in lift wobble and alignment

    Thanks for the info. I'll check the bushings on the track bar and tie rod ends.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Location
    Colorado Springs, CO
    Posts
    5

    Default Re: 2 in lift wobble and alignment

    I had the rotors turned about 6 months ago. I didn't notice any shaking until I installed the lift.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Location
    Colorado Springs, CO
    Posts
    5

    Default Re: 2 in lift wobble and alignment

    Would it help if I replaced the track arm bushing and tie rod ends?

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Chico, CA
    Posts
    29,847

    Default Re: 2 in lift wobble and alignment

    Do the steering wheel thing I described. You don't want to just start throwing money at it do you? 10 might just fix it if you know what it is for sure
    230 hp 4.3L Chevy
    Built 4L60E with manual lockout
    Atlas 4 speed
    Griffin radiator
    On board air
    Warn 9.5ti on custom bumper
    7.5" RE front and bastard pack rear on custom long arms
    30 gal gas tank
    lockers
    And a bunch of other stuff

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Location
    Colorado Springs, CO
    Posts
    5

    Default Re: 2 in lift wobble and alignment

    I replaced the track bar bushing and the sway bar link bushing. seems to have fixed the wobble. I still notice some shaking when braking. Should I machine the rotors?

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Chico, CA
    Posts
    29,847

    Default Re: 2 in lift wobble and alignment

    Yes, sounds like a brake job is in order
    230 hp 4.3L Chevy
    Built 4L60E with manual lockout
    Atlas 4 speed
    Griffin radiator
    On board air
    Warn 9.5ti on custom bumper
    7.5" RE front and bastard pack rear on custom long arms
    30 gal gas tank
    lockers
    And a bunch of other stuff

Similar Threads

  1. Alignment
    By chuck2000xj in forum OEM/Factory
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 11-18-2015, 10:47 AM
  2. Long arm alignment
    By altonamud in forum Modified
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: 01-08-2014, 08:17 PM
  3. Steering alignment after 3 inch lift question.
    By Andrew XJ in forum General Talk
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 09-15-2013, 10:52 PM
  4. **Front alignment help**
    By rm2406 in forum OEM/Factory
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: 01-03-2013, 10:57 AM
  5. Real 4x4 wheel alignment?
    By Mudderoy in forum Modified
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 03-22-2011, 06:42 PM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •