Can I improve the ride quality anymore?

Just for reference, not sure if there’s a standard recommended degree measurement or not, but I measured the degrees of my drag link and track bar. I get about 9-10 degrees on each, they are even between the 2 so that’s a plus. Not sure if zero (perfectly parallel) is ideal in a perfect world or if you want some degree on there. I’m sure there’s more jeeps out there with an angle than there are not. But just wanted to share that measurement.
 
13jkjunky said:
Just for reference, not sure if there’s a standard recommended degree measurement or not, but I measured the degrees of my drag link and track bar. I get about 9-10 degrees on each, they are even between the 2 so that’s a plus. Not sure if zero (perfectly parallel) is ideal in a perfect world or if you want some degree on there. I’m sure there’s more jeeps out there with an angle than there are not. But just wanted to share that measurement.
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I think you are way over thinking this. And no, there is no specific degree for them.
 
Disciple Off Road said:
I think you are way over thinking this. And no, there is no specific degree for them.
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Maybe so but it’s a value I could quantify to the angle of the drag link and track bar. They’re known to cause bump steer when at too steep of an angle, how do you know what the angle is? Measure it 🤷‍♂️. There may not be a standard, but that doesn’t mean there shouldn’t be. How else do you know if it’s “too steep”?
 
13jkjunky said:
Maybe so but it’s a value I could quantify to the angle of the drag link and track bar. They’re known to cause bump steer when at too steep of an angle, how do you know what the angle is? Measure it 🤷‍♂️. There may not be a standard, but that doesn’t mean there shouldn’t be. How else do you know if it’s “too steep”?
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Can I improve the ride quality anymore?

Just for reference, not sure if there’s a standard recommended degree measurement or not, but I measured the degrees of my drag link and track bar. I get about 9-10 degrees on each, they are even between the 2 so that’s a plus. Not sure if zero (perfectly parallel) is ideal in a perfect world or...
wayalife.com wayalife.com
 
13jkjunky said:
Did you not read the fist page posts? It pretty clearly states the issues along with showing via videos.
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Did you not read your post I quoted? It pretty clearly states you've "remedied the prior issue via tire balance but still believe you have some OTHER issues."
 
13jkjunky said:
Maybe so but it’s a value I could quantify to the angle of the drag link and track bar. They’re known to cause bump steer when at too steep of an angle, how do you know what the angle is? Measure it 🤷‍♂️. There may not be a standard, but that doesn’t mean there shouldn’t be. How else do you know if it’s “too steep”?
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A) Your steering looks fine for 3.5" of lift as mentioned by @wayoflife
B) Even with a flip kit, it will still have an angle, just not as much to help with bump steer. There is no specific angle when it comes to a flip but more of the simple goal of "leveling" it out more and l to keep the draglink and track bar parallel which you mentioned.

I watched your video and would suggest giving the track bar bushings a good check for lateral play. I'm not a fan of them and have recently replaced some for customers having issues. I would almost describe your movement as "slight pre death wobble" more than bump steer. As Wayoflife also mentioned, you have more of a wiggle, not a quick "jolt" like you see with actual bump steer. Something somewhere in the suspension is off for sure. Just my 2cents.
 
Disciple Off Road said:
A) Your steering looks fine for 3.5" of lift as mentioned by @wayoflife
B) Even with a flip kit, it will still have an angle, just not as much to help with bump steer. There is no specific angle when it comes to a flip but more of the simple goal of "leveling" it out more and l to keep the draglink and track bar parallel which you mentioned.

I watched your video and would suggest giving the track bar bushings a good check for lateral play. I'm not a fan of them and have recently replaced some for customers having issues. I would almost describe your movement as "slight pre death wobble" more than bump steer. As Wayoflife also mentioned, you have more of a wiggle, not a quick "jolt" like you see with actual bump steer. Something somewhere in the suspension is off for sure. Just my 2cents.
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The lift including the track bar are approximately 1.5 months old. I installed the 9/16” track bar bolts at both ends to minimize the risk of movement. I’ve personally checked and had a good local mechanic check for anything loose and there’s no noticeable sign. Not saying it’s impossible but I have checked…. a bunch lol.
 
It’s fairly bad at slow speed too. Here is an example. I’m pulling up to my garage and there’s some uneven concrete blocks in the parking area. My hand isn’t on the wheel here. Not sure if this is considered “normal”

 
@wayoflife
Rancho stabilizer showed up today. Installed and definitely made a difference. Slight movement of the wheel but probably just normal for the vehicle. I watched your “jl steering wobble fix with track bar” video and believe that movement of the wheel after the rancho track bar you installed is what I experience. More wobble than bump steer.
 
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13jkjunky said:
@wayoflife
Rancho stabilizer showed up today. Installed and definitely made a difference. Slight movement of the wheel but probably just normal for the vehicle. I watched your “jl steering wobble fix with track bar” video and believe that movement of the wheel after the rancho track bar you installed as what I experience. More wobbly than bump steer.
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Glad to hear it helped 👍🏻
 
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