What are you doing to your rig - the continuing saga

[time2getdirty]

its a T handle that screws into a post

 

[DutchVDub]

It was made using AtoZ Fab's tire carrier kit and 2x4 rectangular tubing. I've now made 2 others since Jim's, experimenting with different material dimensions and what not. In the end though, I think Jim's came out the simplest and sturdiest. I got the other ones where they don't move while driving but it took a lot of reinforcement after the fact.

On all of them though I made sure that the hatch glass would still open with the tire carrier secured. This way you could still access the rear cargo area w/o having to open the tire carrier itself.

Also, since dooing Jim's I've always left the trimming of the bumper skin to them. I admittedly hacked his up as working with plastic just isn't my forte.

 

[Joe94xj]

Well it finally happened after 5 lifted jeeps I have finally got death wobble on one. Let the hunt begin.

 

[xj-grin]

LOL. Figure it out by Thursday, and you'll have a head start on mine!

 

[Frank Z]

I've got your replacement TRE Chris.

 

[xj-grin]

gracias -- you be around tomorrow afternoon? How many semolians to I owe ya?

 

[Frank Z]

4 bags full!!!!
I'll be later in the afternoon. I'll send ya an invoice tomorrow.

Also planning on visiting Casa de Chris on Thursday.

 

[xj-grin]

waiting for the cold, are ya? On the plus side, we now have power and lights in the garage... along with some cabinets as of tonight...

 

[Frank Z]

meh....
Cold, Schmold.......

Had to get some of my piddly crap done first.

 

[Joe94xj]

LOL. Figure it out by Thursday, and you'll have a head start on mine!

Problem solved. Loose jam nut on the trac bar. Makes sense since I just had it adjusted and the problem wasn't there before that. Hit the same spot several times a day and no issues before.

 

[xj-grin]

hopefully my replacement-replacement drag link TRE will have the same effect tomorrow... I'll need the alignment anyways, so see you Thursday...

 

[Joe94xj]

New tires, new TRE's, new bushings, new parts on the way. Same old death wobble. Oh the joy.

 

[xj-grin]

what meats did you go with?

 

[Joe94xj]

285/70r17 Dueler AT Revo 2's. Nothing crazy but they fit my needs well. Plus the cost can't be beat.

 

[DutchVDub]

And you guys wonder why I like leafsprings.

 

[YELLAHEEP]

And you guys wonder why I like leafsprings.

Puhleese. Plenty of Ford F250 and Chevy 2500 threads about leaf-sprung death wobble out there.........

Death wobble is all about the condition of components and overall alignment.

 

[adrenalinepirate]

Well 2wd to 4wd is midway. New oilpan and rear main seal done. Next up is SYE.

 

[Joe94xj]

Started working on a new washer bottle for the WJ. Tomorrow it looks like more fender trimming. Also picked up a spare wheel. Now just need to figure out what to do with it.

 

[xj-grin]

find the source of your wobble? What are you doing with your intake to make room for the bottle? Cold air?

 

[Joe94xj]

The TRE's I replaced took care of most of it. It still wants to try and wobble but it is not full blown right now. Trac bar joint is loose and I have a JKS bar on the way. Dont feel like dealing with a rod end on the trac bar. So I went with a JKS to get rubber bushings on both ends. Also after the lift my caster Is border line on the high side at 7.7. So I have a set of adjustable upper arms on the way. So I hope the arms and trac bar will take care of the rest. As for the bottle I am not using the ZJ bottle and trying something different.