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pauljuneau pauljuneau
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 09/08
Posted: 09/30/08
03:15 PM

im not big on repairing autos... but ive been around the block and my jeep has me puzzled. i have a 06 jeep wrangler x , and all is well.... until i hit 50 mph, then the vibration starts from the front driver side.... when i hit around 57 mph, it smoothes out and the vibration is gone... i have changed the tires, rotors, and brakes... i will get a front end alignment soon, but im not sure thats my only problem. i have yet to take the jeep off road.... and ideas????  

 
SnoMan SnoMan
Addict | Posts: 5783 | Joined: 05/04
Posted: 09/30/08
04:27 PM

I did not see bearings on the list of things done and I would get a good alignment check on it before hitting panic button here.  

 
SurfnSnow SurfnSnow
User | Posts: 165 | Joined: 09/07
Posted: 10/05/08
09:49 PM

Was it a vibration or "oh crap, I'm going to crash and take out a bus of orphans"?  The later is DW however, the alignment "should" take care of it but you should also check out your track bar and make sure it's torqued down to proper specs, if that's ok, then check the ball joints.  

 
chariotofmanliness chariotofmanliness
Enthusiast | Posts: 334 | Joined: 11/07
Posted: 10/06/08
10:53 AM

and get the balance checked on your tires again, it doesn't take much to throw the balance off  
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93xjjeep 93xjjeep
New User | Posts: 10 | Joined: 06/09
Posted: 06/17/09
11:32 PM

allignment and check all steering joints as well as stabilizer shock i get a vibe aroud that speed and i checked my toe in and it is to much if yer good at measuring ther is specs on the net to do a home allignment and i found it works well it is pretty simple and maybe it could be ball joints or u-joints in the fr. diff. or a combo of these  
6.5 lift and 31" trxus m/t's(just installed 33x12.5R15 TSL's)

 
ALLSOUTH ALLSOUTH
New User | Posts: 11 | Joined: 06/09
Posted: 07/24/09
07:30 AM

Start by jacking up the front axle - put a pry bar under the tire and lift it up and down - if it moves you need a bearing assembly

then get a big pair of channel locks and squeeze the tie rod ends to see if they move

get someone to sit in the vehicle and shake the steering wheel back and forth - you look up under the front end to see if the tie rod ends move excessively. also look at the lower track bar mount - they usually move (this means the bolt hole is wallowed out)

if it is lifted - you will need upper adjustable front control arms, to set your caster! $179.99

let me know if this doesn't help
Danny - Allsouth Autosports - 770.881.8173  
Allsouth
770.881.8173
allsouthautosports.com

 
04-Z71 04-Z71
Guru | Posts: 1026 | Joined: 09/08
Posted: 07/24/09
07:53 AM

drive truck offcliff, purchase gm vehicle. problem should go away imediately  
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FourWheeler Web Editor FourWheeler Web Editor
Administrator | Posts: 4057 | Joined: 12/06
Posted: 07/24/09
04:15 PM

No, it will just rattle from every other panel.  
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wookie2395 wookie2395
User | Posts: 64 | Joined: 02/08
Posted: 07/24/09
08:33 PM

HAHAHAHAHAHA....HA silly chevy  

 

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