Calgary Jeep Association
4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Wingnut on May 19, 2011, 07:02:50 PM
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Hi all you Jeep guys. I have been driving a 95 YJ for as couple of years. An opportunity came up to buy a 01 TJ with only 65000 km so I bought it. When I got in this thing, It seemed like the suspension was very loose and the Jeep seemed to wobble from side to side quite badly at any speed. Also, when I come to a stop, I get quite a big lurch backward as it comes to a stop. Could this be bad shocks? There are no wierd noises. I can't see this as being normal. It seems to have a lot of body roll as well. Any suggestions? Thanks
Chris
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http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/dw.html
Some good info here.
Also, sounds dangerous to drive until it gets corrected.
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Sounds like the swaybars are disconnected or gone all together. Rear trac bar missing also?? Is the TJ lifed? Real crappy shocks will definatly cause a "bounce" or side to side motion. I''d check all the above...or better yet take it to a Jeep friendly shop and get them to check it out for you.
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Take it into Jay at Chanda if you can't figure it out, he'll take a look and tell you whats up.
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It's definatley not a "death wobble". It is a stock TJ that has never been offroad. It does feel like it is missing sway bars but that just seems too weird for them to be gone. I think I will try to contact Jay. Does anyone know his email?
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Chris I will call you tomorrow. If you have time come by the shop tomorrow and we can get a look at it.
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The absolute, first thing you should do is get an alignment done. $100 well spent!
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The absolute, first thing you should do is get an alignment done. $100 well spent!
not if you have to replace a bunch of other parts and get another allignment done ;)
talking to Jay is a good idea! he knows his stuff.
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+1.....go see Jay!