QuestionI just bought my first Jeep and it is a 2002 Wrangler with a six cylinder. It has a 6" Skyjacker lift and 35" BFGoodrich all-terrain tires.
My Question is:
When putting the Jeep in reverse and backing up slowly you can see the front and rear axles "shift". I climbed underneath and took a look and by moving the tires and watching the slack it appears that it is in the bushings. Is this a common problem?
Also, When shifting (engaging and disengaging the clutch) the jeep tends to jump left to right and it feels like the rear end is moving all over the road. This also happens when letting off of the gas pedal. What can I do to elimnate the problem?
AnswerWell, there's a couple of things you could look in to such as verifying the transfer case is shimmed as well as the chassis lifted. The sway bar end links sometimes require different once to make the new ones removeable, adjustable and long enough to reach now. Finally, you could look in to steering dampers that could help stabalize the steering when you hit bumps and such on the highway.
I've not had alot of experience with lifted jeeps but I would consider checking those things as well as the bushings for all of the lower and upper suspension arms. Also, the front and rear lateral stabalizer arms (track bars) tend to wear which will cause vehicle wander and irratic driving conditions.
Ultimately, it comes down to whether or not the suspension work was done properly, all angles measured, drive shafts angled properly and the proper length components are now in use to match the 6" lift. Then you've got to check those bushings and such to make sure the change in lift has not stressed the bushings causing them to wear prematurely.
It's kind of difficult for me to narrow it down anymore than that given my lack of experience with lifted vehicles.
Doug
