Allignment??

[2004TJ]

I'm a new Wrangler owner and am not sure even where to start.

Driving down the road once I hit about 45-50.....my Jeep starts shaking. I checked the treads on the tires.....and they are fine. I'm really not all that "savvy" when it comes to cars.....can someone lead me in the right direction?

I was thinking allignment???? But I would think it would shake no matter what speed I was going.

Help?

 

[Wrangl3r93]

Is your jeep lifted any? new mods? I just put a lift on my yj and it was way out of line but it didn't shake any. Just wandered like a lost puppy and had some serious bumpsteer. Try moving the front tires to the back. Might have lost a wheelweight or something i know those can cause some serious vibrations that generally don't occur at lower speeds. A tire shop could tell you if they're balanced or not.

 

[RAVEN13xxx]

I'd just start by getting all 4 balanced.

 

[2004TJ]

No lift yet.......I'll try rotating and balancing the tires first. I guess that's on the to do list for tomorrow.

Thanks! If that doesn't work....I'll be back on here tomorrow night asking what else it might be

 

[RAVEN13xxx]

Let's see... scratching head..... what else.... bent rim, hub bearing going out, driveshaft out of balance, plain ole bad tire (internal searation). That's all I can think of right now.

 

[lethaldose]

Let's see... scratching head..... what else.... bent rim, hub bearing going out, driveshaft out of balance, plain ole bad tire (internal searation). That's all I can think of right now.

thats the basic game plan right there to start on .... i had bad vibes when i first got mine .. alignment off, banged around rear driveshaft and bad balanced tires were the cause and my bearings werent the best either hahah hell i had almost the full list ... i really cant think of anything else to add besides somebody goofing up when they mounted the wheels up the star pattern is important

 

[chad.helton]

When I bought my 03 TJ I had the same problem at about the same speed. I can't remember what it was called but i think it was a steering stabilizer replaced that kept the front tires from smacking against each other. see if that sounds right?

 

[mud4feet]

I'd just start by getting all 4 balanced.

:agree: That's where I'd start - it's the cheapest and if the tires are out of balance, you can throw a lot of money away for nothing!

 

[froggy2toes]

Im An Alignment Tech For Les Schwab Tire Center. If The Balanceing Doesnt Fix Your Problem Take A Look At The Track Bar Bushings, Bad Bushings Will Some Times Cause A "death Shake" Also Check The Front Bearings And Ball Joints. An Alignment Will Not Cause A Wabble Or Shake. But If You Do Have An Alignment They Should Check You Hole Front End.