Is it normal to feel like the rear of my 06 Wrangler sways left or right depending on the corner?

[NitroViper]

I bought it a little over 2 weeks ago and they did alot of mods to it. Ill list them how they had it posted below. But when you turn a corner it feels like the rear slides out to far to the left or right. Maybe like a 4 wheel steering monster truck if you know what I mean. When I take off sometimes it feels like the rear pass side dips down alot like all the weight goes there .

It has 35in tires, does it feel that way because if the tall sidewalls? My other car has 20in low profile tires so I wouldn't feel that same type of thing.

Thanks for any ideas.

4.0 automatic 111,xxx miles
Pertronix Doug's Headers
Remote start
Solid motor mounts
New upgraded aluminum radiator
Metal cloak 3.5" lift
Metal cloak duroflex control arms
Bilstein 5125 shocks
1.25" jks body lift, brown dog mml
Adams driveshafts front and rear w/sye
Gen-Right aluminum fenders/flares
HP Dana 30 front, 4.10's, e-locker
Akebono wj brakes/steering conversion
Ford 8.8 rear, 4.10's, Detroit locker, trussed
New powerstop pads and rotors all around
35x12.50-15 maxxis razor mt's on aluminum 15x10 wheels w/matching spare
Hardtop/doors, soft top w/2-piece soft doors, bikini top
12k badlands winch
New gas tank.

 

[AndyG]

No- not normal

That is rear steer

Check your control arm torque and rear track bar, and look for weld cracks.... especially at the mount that is connected to the track bar and the passenger side control arm - that one fails the most.

 

[cpwolf]

I had this and all Control Arm bushings were blown, and track bar bushings. That’s where I’d start

 

[NitroViper]

I had this and all Control Arm bushings were blown, and track bar bushings. That’s where I’d start

It is a metal cloacxk lift kit, I wonder if the bushings are replaceable, I see the have a big C clip on them. I went to start tightening the bolts and see what happens put stripped one out, have to replace it tomorrow. Impact gun was to powerful I guess lol

 

[NitroViper]

No- not normal

That is rear steer

Check your control arm torque and rear track bar, and look for weld cracks.... especially at the mount that is connected to the track bar and the passenger side control arm - that one fails the most.

I dont see any weld cracks. Im tempted to stick my gopro under there and see if I can see anything while driving.

 

[Henry Vasquez]

I bought it a little over 2 weeks ago and they did alot of mods to it. Ill list them how they had it posted below. But when you turn a corner it feels like the rear slides out to far to the left or right. Maybe like a 4 wheel steering monster truck if you know what I mean. When I take off sometimes it feels like the rear pass side dips down alot like all the weight goes there .

It has 35in tires, does it feel that way because if the tall sidewalls? My other car has 20in low profile tires so I wouldn't feel that same type of thing.

Thanks for any ideas.

4.0 automatic 111,xxx miles
Pertronix Doug's Headers
Remote start
Solid motor mounts
New upgraded aluminum radiator
Metal cloak 3.5" lift
Metal cloak duroflex control arms
Bilstein 5125 shocks
1.25" jks body lift, brown dog mml
Adams driveshafts front and rear w/sye
Gen-Right aluminum fenders/flares
HP Dana 30 front, 4.10's, e-locker
Akebono wj brakes/steering conversion
Ford 8.8 rear, 4.10's, Detroit locker, trussed
New powerstop pads and rotors all around
35x12.50-15 maxxis razor mt's on aluminum 15x10 wheels w/matching spare
Hardtop/doors, soft top w/2-piece soft doors, bikini top
12k badlands winch
New gas tank.

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The rear slide and dip might be due to the tall sidewalls of the 35" tires, but also consider the Metal Cloak 3.5" lift and Bilstein 5125 shocks. The lift and shocks could be causing the rear to swing out more than usual, especially with the heavier tires. You might want to adjust the shocks or consider upgrading to ones specifically designed for lifted Jeeps. Also, check the tire pressure and make sure it's even on all four wheels.

 

[AndyG]

Sometimes you can have somebody push the jeep and slam the brakes while you watch the back control arm bushings- If it’s been in there a while it will need some service probably and they do have replaceable bushings

Your sway bar links can mess with you to

 

[LONGJP2]

I bought it a little over 2 weeks ago

Thanks for any ideas.

Did you have any previous Jeep handling experience for reference?
How did it handle before all the mods?