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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: dubcity on March 22, 2014, 09:34:24 PM

Title: a new jeep owner needing advice!
Post by: dubcity on March 22, 2014, 09:34:24 PM: Hey guys so I just recently bought a 2004 jeep tj sport
with 6" lift (I think) and 35s. I jumped right into it before I searched up anything on jeeps and realizing now the work it still needs. I took it to an old tire shop I used to work at for an alignment and they come out saying its "in spec" idiots.. I have about 1 degree of caster on each side and the cam bolts are maxed out. I have yet to see many people with that issue? Stock is around 7 and lifted 5 or so degrees should do right? I got upper adjustable control arms ordered to hopefully adjust that correctly . Ive installed an adjustable track bar since it was stock (probably isnt adjusted properly) and put sway bar quick disconnects, new steering stabilizer and it drove a bit better but then go to notice the drag link tie rod on the pitman arm was completely gone, so I got all excited thinking once I replaced that it would be sorted.. so I replace it take for a test drive and have a serious case of death wobble at any speed over 65kph. So yes its parked.
to top it all off I did a carfax the day AFTER I bought it to see it had 16grand worth of repairs in 06, how that wouldnt of been a write off is beyond me
Im wondering if any dedicated jeep guy on here would take a quick look at it just incase theres anything im missing or additional stuff that should be there that isnt.. and also which reputable shops would be worth taking it to
im located in Evergreen SW calgary, endless supply of beer for any takers

Looking forward to hitting trails with you guys
Thanks
Braden
Title: Re: a new jeep owner needing advice!
Post by: Vinman on March 22, 2014, 10:05:53 PM: Get in touch with Broken Axle on this forum, he runs a shop with the same name and does tons of work on members jeeps as well as other vehicles.
I'm sure he could give it a good once over for you and point you in the right direction.
Title: Re: a new jeep owner needing advice!
Post by: hps4evr on March 23, 2014, 07:12:48 AM: Quote from: Vinman on March 22, 2014, 10:05:53 PM
Get in touch with Broken Axle on this forum, he runs a shop with the same name and does tons of work on members jeeps as well as other vehicles.
I'm sure he could give it a good once over for you and point you in the right direction.

Give us a shout this week. We are in the Avenida area.
Title: Re: a new jeep owner needing advice!
Post by: Black Betty on March 23, 2014, 07:59:58 AM: Quote from: Vinman on March 22, 2014, 10:05:53 PM
Get in touch with Broken Axle on this forum, he runs a shop with the same name and does tons of work on members jeeps as well as other vehicles.
I'm sure he could give it a good once over for you and point you in the right direction.

Big X2 on this. They know jeeps.
Title: Re: a new jeep owner needing advice!
Post by: dubcity on March 23, 2014, 11:07:22 AM: Perfect thanks guys will be giving broken axle a call shortly
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Post by: BUKI on March 23, 2014, 07:02:41 PM: They do more than jeeps... But it seems like that's all that's ever there.

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Title: Re: a new jeep owner needing advice!
Post by: cjust on March 23, 2014, 07:05:14 PM: i need to go visit them aswell prior to my lift arriving
Title: Re: a new jeep owner needing advice!
Post by: LLYJ on March 28, 2014, 12:20:40 PM: last time I was there, it was like someone was makng a JK porno in the parking lot, lotsa eye candy, but the kind on wheels, not heels LOL
Title: Re: a new jeep owner needing advice!
Post by: dubcity on March 30, 2014, 08:50:05 AM: Jeep is in there now, should be finished by the end of the week eeeee :)