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I got the old track bar out and the Moog replacement in. Took it for a test drive and now there is no death wobble and feels much tighter. I was floored with how much more precise the steering feels now. it wasn't bad before but now any movement in the wheel translates to steering changes. Zero...

This was the very first thing I checked. I thought for sure it had worked its way loose, so on the first instance of death wobble I drove it home and checked. Didn't budge. I did end up ordering a Moog replacement. I think the brand that was installed was a Precision branded part. New track bar...

Just came back in from doing a full shake and jiggle, its the damn track bar. The rubber end is shot already. Just jiggling the wheel gently gives it around 1/4" of movement. Not even enough force to turn the stock size tires on dirt and its moving that much. So time for a new front track bar...

My Jeep decided to start having death wobble. Everything in the front end was done in December. All control arms, drag link, tie rod, tires, springs, shocks.... all of it except the knuckle ball joints as they were and still are solid. Now I'm getting death wobble like crazy out of the blue...

building a 609 hybrid makes a lot more sense than using dana 44 parts.

It has thrown a p0304 in the past, but has since cleared on its own. Possible it has low comp on #4 hence my thoughts on a comp test and a leakdown. To be clear the cylinder is firing and seems to have good contribution now. It threw that code on a cold morning and with 220k on the clock. I...

So what I'm gathering: 1. take a run, do some data logging to track fuel trim and o2 voltages. EZPZ. 2. check cats/precats for being plugged or melted or other obstruction. I'll probably replace the o2 sensors while i'm at it. 3. check fuel pressure... somehow. No valve on my rail so i'll work...

So weird thing. I've been driving my 04 Rubicon with a manual and 4.slow to work for a year now. Its always been able to pull the large hill I have to climb at a solid 55-60mph in 4th. The temp needle always stayed right above 210. Never moved, never thought twice about it. Well, the last...

Its for sure not the phone charger. I've tested it with other things and had it blow, also had it blow with nothing at all in it. So its for sure a short somewhere, just need to figure out where.

On my 2004 rubicon, i have a factory cig lighter, and a factory power port. The cig lighter is blowing fuses at random times. its the proper 20 amp fuse, but I usually notice because I have a PHOOOONE charger in there (don't judge me Zorba) and it obviously dies when the fuse blows. Are there...

Pulled the trigger on some axles today, and got the D50 and Dana 70 from a 2001 Superduty. I need to validate its a 50 and not a 60 (no way i could be that lucky) but it should do what I need it to. Now I just need to decide on 33s or 35s, and just how much cutting I'm wanting to mess with.

2nd one if you only count going from IFS to solid axle. I've done surprisingly few of those. If you count axle swaps with new suspension into stuff with factory solid axles.....At least 5 or 6 of those. Some with 4-links, some with leafs. Everything from a Dana 60 under a ramcharger, or...

Thats what I want. I've been looking for one for a few weeks now. Passenger drop is available all day long but there are clearance issues on that side. Replacing the transfer case so thats no biggie, but the crossmember issues are a pain. Leafs on all 4 corners. Going to make it simple and...

well funny that you mention that. I found numbers online (before I had the van) that said 58" WMS to WMS. I also have a tape, and measured about 68" WMS to WMS. Sooooo looks like I'm finding different options. Dana 30 is not gonna cut the mustard. Damn. Might be tubbing this thing. Ain't no way...

Not exactly a TJ, but TJ parts. I know a Dana 44 is the better choice, but can't find one under $2000... a Dana 30 can be had for like 100 bucks soooooo.... I've just picked up a GMC Safari Van. The damn thing is going to be a 4x4 camper. Keeping the trails mild, think fire roads and such. I'd...