Resqnu
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I purchased a new 2017 JKUR HR. I had the dealer install a Mopar 2” lift with AEV GEO brackets, 17x9 Fuel Boost Wheels and 35x12.50x17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers with 100 miles on the Jeep. The Jeep drove smooth as butter, soft but firm suspension. At about 4800 miles I noticed a slight vibration in the steering wheel that would come and go. The only thing I did to the jeep around that time frame was install a Warn Zeon 10-s and maximus-3 plate. Took the Jeep to my last dealer last week at 5000 miles to have oil changed, all 5 tires rotated and re balance tires. I also told them about the slight vibration.
Upon leaving the dealership, I noticed more vibration than before. Took it back and advised about the vibration. They road forced balanced my wheels/tires and was told by the mechanic that he didn’t have to use any weights. Says he rarely sees that, but wheels and tires balanced perfectly without weights. He and the lead mechanic test drove and still felt a little vibration. Then they put a set of new take offs (Rubicons) on and said they felt the same vibration. Said they wanted to check the TOE to see if the edges of the tires could be causing the slight vibration. They thought if the toe was out a little the edges of the tires could be catching the grooves in the road. They put the Jeep on the alignment machine to check everything and dialed the toe in closer, even though it was in specs. I will attach my alignment sheet for your review. They told me to drive it and let them know if that fixes the vibration.
I took the Jeep out of town the next day and have noticed that between 45-55 the Steering wheel has a vibration/shimmy, worst than before. Would like some help diagnosing the issue causing vibration. Obviously, my brand new rear tire has be thrown in the mix since this is my first time rotating the tires. I haven’t added anything to the suspension other than the stock Mopar 2” lift with drive shaft and wheels/tires. I haven’t been off the pavement yet or hit any big bumps.
Took the Jeep back to the dealer today. Told them about the vibration/shimmy in the steering wheel between 45-55mph. I showed them a video of it. They seem to think I need a stronger steering stabilizer with the bigger heavy Nitto tires. The mechanic mentioned the tires are giving off a frequency at those speeds causing the vibration.
I spoke with the mechanic that checked it today and he was the same one that did my service last week. I had them check the Driveshaft and check torque on the bolts. All lift bolts were checked as well. The driveshaft was greased last week during my oil change service.
He checked my front and rear axles for centering. The front is out of stock specs by less than 1/8 inch. Told me a new track bar was not needed.
They did move my from lower arms to the AEV brackets middle holes. My caster numbers are:
Hole #1 Left 3.6 Right 3.9 Before
Hole #2 Left 5.3 Right 5.5 Currently
Driving home the vibration is still there between 45-55, but maybe slightly better. Still need attention. The HWY steering seems a little stiffer, but wasn't bad to be in the geo hole #1.
Is a HD trackbar needed with this lift and/or a HD steering stabilizer?
Any ideas?
Upon leaving the dealership, I noticed more vibration than before. Took it back and advised about the vibration. They road forced balanced my wheels/tires and was told by the mechanic that he didn’t have to use any weights. Says he rarely sees that, but wheels and tires balanced perfectly without weights. He and the lead mechanic test drove and still felt a little vibration. Then they put a set of new take offs (Rubicons) on and said they felt the same vibration. Said they wanted to check the TOE to see if the edges of the tires could be causing the slight vibration. They thought if the toe was out a little the edges of the tires could be catching the grooves in the road. They put the Jeep on the alignment machine to check everything and dialed the toe in closer, even though it was in specs. I will attach my alignment sheet for your review. They told me to drive it and let them know if that fixes the vibration.
I took the Jeep out of town the next day and have noticed that between 45-55 the Steering wheel has a vibration/shimmy, worst than before. Would like some help diagnosing the issue causing vibration. Obviously, my brand new rear tire has be thrown in the mix since this is my first time rotating the tires. I haven’t added anything to the suspension other than the stock Mopar 2” lift with drive shaft and wheels/tires. I haven’t been off the pavement yet or hit any big bumps.
Took the Jeep back to the dealer today. Told them about the vibration/shimmy in the steering wheel between 45-55mph. I showed them a video of it. They seem to think I need a stronger steering stabilizer with the bigger heavy Nitto tires. The mechanic mentioned the tires are giving off a frequency at those speeds causing the vibration.
I spoke with the mechanic that checked it today and he was the same one that did my service last week. I had them check the Driveshaft and check torque on the bolts. All lift bolts were checked as well. The driveshaft was greased last week during my oil change service.
He checked my front and rear axles for centering. The front is out of stock specs by less than 1/8 inch. Told me a new track bar was not needed.
They did move my from lower arms to the AEV brackets middle holes. My caster numbers are:
Hole #1 Left 3.6 Right 3.9 Before
Hole #2 Left 5.3 Right 5.5 Currently
Driving home the vibration is still there between 45-55, but maybe slightly better. Still need attention. The HWY steering seems a little stiffer, but wasn't bad to be in the geo hole #1.
Is a HD trackbar needed with this lift and/or a HD steering stabilizer?
Any ideas?
