TJ wobble

[Wingnut]

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

[silverfox]

http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/dw.html

Some good info here.

Also, sounds dangerous to drive until it gets corrected.

[Jeepless]

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.

[Knox]

Take it into Jay at Chanda if you can't figure it out, he'll take a look and tell you whats up.

[Wingnut]

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? 

[LEMON-AID JAY]

Chris I will call you tomorrow. If you have time come by the shop tomorrow and we can get a look at it.

[M T]

The absolute, first thing you should do is get an alignment done.  $100 well spent!

[JackstandJohnny]

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.

[birdo]

+1.....go see Jay!