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    Default Coil spring retainer clip bolt

    its sticking up an inch. could this cause death wobble? not sure how the spring is still where its sitting after hitting bumps.
    at 50mph it comes on pretty bad. it comes on earlier if i hit a bump

    anyways. i have replaced
    u joints
    driveshafts
    ball joints
    wheel bearings
    wheels
    tires
    adj track bar and mount. drill bigger hole on axle part for bigger bolt
    drag link
    zj tie bar
    coil springs
    shocks

    bushings were replaced by last owner with polys.

    how in the world do i still have gaywobble. im bouts to push it into the river

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    Default Re: coil spring retainer clip bolt

    That wobble is annoying isn't it. Two things. First have you had your alignment and tire balance checked? Have someone saw the steering wheel back and forth and look for anything that moves that shouldn't. You would be surprised what might turn up. And also, that track bar mountings have to be absolutely solid, no movement at all
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    Default Re: coil spring retainer clip bolt

    wheels and tires were balanced.
    havent checked new track bar like said. will do today.
    getting another alignment on oct 24

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    Default Re: coil spring retainer clip bolt

    well.... got aset of stock wheels with 225/75r15
    baby tires.
    no wobble at all.
    all the way up to 80mph
    only a slight shudder when hitting a hard bump

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    Default Re: coil spring retainer clip bolt

    Might be a clue there. Although that shudder might indicate something a bit loose or even worn shocks
    230 hp 4.3L Chevy
    Built 4L60E with manual lockout
    Atlas 4 speed
    Griffin radiator
    On board air
    Warn 9.5ti on custom bumper
    7.5" RE front and bastard pack rear on custom long arms
    30 gal gas tank
    lockers
    And a bunch of other stuff

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    Default Re: Coil spring retainer clip bolt

    everything is brand new. shocks r jk Rubicon shocks

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    We had death wobble in the boy's TJ with just a little bit of oblong in the axle track bar mount. It doesn't take much at all
    230 hp 4.3L Chevy
    Built 4L60E with manual lockout
    Atlas 4 speed
    Griffin radiator
    On board air
    Warn 9.5ti on custom bumper
    7.5" RE front and bastard pack rear on custom long arms
    30 gal gas tank
    lockers
    And a bunch of other stuff

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    Default Re: Coil spring retainer clip bolt

    Double check the bolts on the trackbar mount. I was starting to get a slight wobble when I hit bumps on the highway, had the gf saw the wheel back and forth and sure enough there was like 1/8'' of movement on the bracket. Tightened up all the bolts and it went away.

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    Default Re: Coil spring retainer clip bolt

    i havent had time to check that. i need a friend to see. i could always put my phone down there on video prolly. will do tomorow.
    moving back into my old house.... ...with a few acres of land to do whatever

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    Default Re: Coil spring retainer clip bolt

    yesterday finally put on my WJ front upper control arms.
    it pitched the angle of the front DS up at a more proper angle (.25" longer)
    when swapping them out. right side. for upper front control arm. the bushing on body side was totaly worn. bushing fell out and was in peices...(was aftermarket poly type. red)
    front end is alot stiffer. i think my wj front uppers are aftermarket though. they are round dom. very solid
    just wanted to give an update. i think death wobble is cured. been beating on the jeep to make sure

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