What does this tubing go to?

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I recently bought a tj 6 cylinder. I found a loose tube (?) In the engine bay but I don't know what it goes to.
Anyone know?
My ac doesn't blow through the center vents. I was looking for that problem when I found this. Does it go to the silver tubing that appears to be missing a connection?
Thank you so much.

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It was originally hanging close to the fire wall.
 
That is the vacuum supply for the cab hvac system. There should be a connection (pic # 2) on the intake manifold just below the throttle body. Just push it back onto the nipple.
 
Welcome here!

Regarding your DW. Is it the real, DW until you and the Jeep slow down to almost stopped?

How long has this DW been happening?

Does your Jeep have a lift?

Does your Jeep have wide and/or 18+ inch after market wheels?

Do all the tires match?

Are they balanced way better than the average street car needs?

Questions like this can go on and on, as many details as you can provide will help us to help you..
 
Welcome here!

Regarding your DW. Is it the real, DW until you and the Jeep slow down to almost stopped?

How long has this DW been happening?

Does your Jeep have a lift?

Does your Jeep have wide and/or 18+ inch after market wheels?

Do all the tires match?

Are they balanced way better than the average street car needs?

Questions like this can go on and on, as many details as you can provide will help us to help you..

Hello,

It is the real, have to slow way down, get to the side of the highway kind of wobble. Front end shakes side to side visibly from the cockpit view.

It drove perfectly for the first 1-2 weeks I owned it. In fact I didn't want to lift it in fear off ruining the way it drove.

The 3 shops I've talked to have all said different things. Steering box, track bar, steering stabilizer, some odd bearing in the rear driveshaft....
 
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Put a zip tie on the vacuum elbow or it'll keep falling off. Or you can replace it for like $25.
 
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Hello,

It is the real, have to slow way down, get to the side of the highway fast kind of wobble. Front end shakes side to side visibly and violently from the cockpit view.

It's been happening since last Wednesday. Scared me pretty good as it happened 3 times within about a mile stretch the first day.

There is one section of highway that is pretty much guaranteed to set it off every time I've gone through there. So I've been avoiding that area as best as possible.

133k miles. No lift. Stock running gear and stock 235 size Goodyear Wrangler tires with newish tread, on stock 15 inch steel wheels. I bought it this way on father's day this year. It drove perfectly for the first 1-2 weeks I owned it. In fact I didn't want to lift it in fear off ruining the way it drove.

A new track bar and stabilizer that I installed Wednesday evening. Although I'm thinking about ordering a polyurethane bushing set for the stock track bar as my steering wheel is now off center, so I feel like the replacement wasn't exact stock size.
It does have a hard top and an aftermarket front bumper and winch that doesn't appear to have ever been used.
The Jeep shows no sign of real off-road use.

I drive 16 miles each way to work primarily highway if I want to get there quickly. I'm growing to dislike driving it for fear of losing control, and I won't put my young boys in it if I'm going to be on the highway.

The 3 shops I've talked to have all said different things. Steering box, track bar, steering stabilizer, some odd bearing in the rear driveshaft....
Make sure you double check all steering components, wheel bearings, ball Joints, track bar hardware, make sure you didn't loose a wheel weight and also check tires for any kind of separation in the tread and sidewalls.
 
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Go back to basics. Check all of the steering components for wear and failure. As you recently bought this rig, it may have worn out original bits. It is 18+ years old. It is probably best for you to bring it to a reputable shop and have them go through it. They won't need more than 30 minutes to check all the parts and tires. Plenty of good advice above. Tires are the weakest part of any suspension. A little play here and a little more play there adds up.
 
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I'm guessing you're being sarcastic. I'm just trying to not mess anything else up. Thanks.
 
Well obviously one or more of those components could be a smoking gun. If you don't know how to check the components, either hire a pro or bring in a friend who knows how to mentor you. None of the work is that difficult, but a novice should have a wingman.
 
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Come on Blaine, there is no need for this.
Yes, just put it on that thing you pointed to does nothing.

No, it can't possibly go there because that is the only clean and shiny fitting that is the exact same size as the hole in the rubber elbow you are holding that is also pointed the exact perfect direction it would be if it were installed there originally may get someone to stop and think about the next stupid question they ask instead of applying .3 seconds of critical thought to a problem.

It is the equivalent of walking up to your rig and then posting up a question about how to open the door to get in. See that door handle? Yeah, give it a little tug and see what happens.
 
I'm not a mechanic quite obviously. There are all kinds of tubes etc in the engine bay. The vehicle is new to me so I'm sorting out all kinds of issues, so I don't know if there is something else that's come loose that fit there. And Yesterday I admitted to not seeing the specified "pic 2" response from another member.
If you have something positive to contribute, I'm all ears. It's easy to be rude or sarcastic, but does that help anyone?