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Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fairfax, Va Posts: 413 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts So on my way home from work yesterday I experienced a pretty major death wobble. Traveling
about 15-25 mph I hit a patch of uneven/patchwork/potholley road and I get some MAJOR wobble. So much so the entire jeep was somewhat violently shaking and the tires shaking/wobbling I felt was almost enough to bring the Jeep to a complete stop. I continue to go home to investigate further in my garage, albeit weary driving home. It turns out I can feel something give/move every time I change direction with the steering wheel. I'm underneath and triple check everything to make sure everything is tight, which they are. Then I notice the Heim Joint on the driver side of the Front Track bar moves within rod end. Not much but about, ~2-3mm each side?
Is that enough to translate into the severe wobble I experienced.
I was able to reproduce it on a side road near my house. Last edited by Major Ho; 02-22-2008 at 06:16 AM. JK Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts That is enough movement to be an issue. Replace the joint. JK Enthusiast
Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 427 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Quote: Originally Posted by n8it That is enough movement to be an issue. Replace the joint. Is the play in the joint itself or between the bolt/joint (bolt too small diameter)? JK Enthusiast
Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Norwalk, Ct Posts: 117 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts major ho, did you adjust/disconect the front track bar when you did your lift? JK Enthusiast Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fairfax, Va Posts: 413 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Quote: Originally Posted by monte major ho, did you adjust/disconect the front track bar when you did your lift? Yes. IIRC I removed the factory one and replaced it with the RE one after I installed the front control arms. Quote: Originally Posted by greggradwohl Is the play in the joint itself or between the bolt/joint (bolt too small diameter)? The joint itself is moving. The bolt is the perfect fit for it ala RE kit supplied. Quote: Originally Posted by n8it That is enough movement to be an issue. Replace the joint. My new question then is, how often does/should something like happen? Was this just a freak incident after a weekend of hard wheeling? Or should I look foward to regularly replacing that joint. Former Vendor
Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 210 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Wear in heim joints is very common, they can also make a rattling noise because the wear. Currie Enterprises developed the Johnny Joint to fix the heim joint "problems/issues". Our trac bars come with Johnny Joints, to eliminate the possibility of premature wear or rattle noises. Johnny Joints are known to go over 100,000 miles without replacing the bushings.
Part #: CE-9112N-13 Our Price:$39.95 Description: The all new narrow 2" forged Johnny Joint� rod end was designed originally for use in our JK front and rear trac bars, however, it is now available seperately as a replacement part or for use in any type of universal application for custom builders. This joint is a male rod end style forging that accepts Johnny Joint� internals that are unique to this narrow joint. This version features a 14mm thru bolt hole, a 1.600" mounting width, 2 1/4" of 1"-14 right hand threads on the shank, and is greasable through the outer shell. We also keep the jam nuts for these units on hand at all times as well - see CE-9112JN. Finished in gold zinc plating. Sold each. http://www.currieenterprises.com/ces...t.aspx?id=2981 JK Freak
Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Downunder Posts: 709 Likes: 0 Received 1 Like on 1 Post David a stupid questions hope you can help. Will these joints can be replaced with the Full Traction 3" lift kit joints. Are the size and diameter are all universal. Second question can they be shipped all together to replace all. Any website link or etc will help Thanks Quote: Originally Posted by David @ Currie Ent. Wear in heim joints is very common, they can also make a rattling noise because the wear. Currie Enterprises developed the Johnny Joint to fix the heim joint "problems/issues". Our trac bars come with Johnny Joints, to eliminate the possibility of premature wear or rattle noises. Johnny Joints are known to go over 100,000 miles without replacing the bushings.
Part #: CE-9112N-13 Our Price:$39.95 Description: The all new narrow 2" forged Johnny Joint� rod end was designed originally for use in our JK front and rear trac bars, however, it is now available seperately as a replacement part or for use in any type of universal application for custom builders. This joint is a male rod end style forging that accepts Johnny Joint� internals that are unique to this narrow joint. This version features a 14mm thru bolt hole, a 1.600" mounting width, 2 1/4" of 1"-14 right hand threads on the shank, and is greasable through the outer shell. We also keep the jam nuts for these units on hand at all times as well - see CE-9112JN. Finished in gold zinc plating. Sold each. http://www.currieenterprises.com/ces...t.aspx?id=2981 JK Enthusiast Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fairfax, Va Posts: 413 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Sounds great! Although I'm unsure of whether this will fit my existing RE one. You most likely dont keep tabs on other manufacturers products and specs but "3/4" x 3/4" Left hand thread heim
joint" I looked around and was unable to find a Currie Adjustable Front Track Bar for the JK. Could you point me in the right direction, I will most likely be upgrading to yours to help avoid future problems with this joint. Quote: Originally Posted by David @ Currie Ent. Description: The all new narrow 2" forged Johnny Joint® rod end was designed originally for use in our JK front and rear trac bars, however, it is now available seperately as a replacement part or for use in any type of universal application for custom builders. This joint is a male rod end style forging that accepts Johnny Joint® internals that are unique to this narrow joint. This version features a 14mm thru bolt hole, a 1.600" mounting width, 2 1/4" of 1"-14 right hand threads on the shank, and is greasable through the outer shell. We also keep the jam nuts for these units on hand at all times as well - see CE-9112JN. Finished in gold zinc plating. Sold each. edit: I poked around the site more Last edited by Major Ho; 02-21-2008 at 07:16 AM. Former Vendor
Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 210 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Former Vendor
Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 210 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Quote: Originally Posted by Major Ho Sounds great! Although I'm unsure of whether this will fit my existing RE one. You most likely dont keep tabs on other manufacturers products and specs but "3/4" x 3/4" Left hand thread heim joint" I looked around and was unable to find a Currie Adjustable Front Track Bar for the JK. Could you point me in the right direction, I will most likely be upgrading to yours to help avoid future problems with this joint. edit: I poked around the site more No, it will not work due to the over all width. At this time we do not offer a "narrow" Johnny Joint with a 3/4" stud. Currie Trac Bars use the 1" stud design. |
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