Front wheel wobble

lilmatty · **Posted:** Sun Sep 18, 2005 6:40 pm

I've never really noticed this before but:

I get tthe front tires off the ground and grab them horizontally, shaing them left and right. I get some play doing that. Not much, less that 1/8" on the left side and less than that on the right. No play at all top to bottom.

Reminds me of a steering arm that is a little loose.

But is this normal for the KJ?

WV(0)IIIIIII(0) · **Posted:** Sun Sep 18, 2005 7:36 pm

Do you think it could be ball joints or wheel bearings?

lilmatty · **Posted:** Sun Sep 18, 2005 7:41 pm

I'd think if it were ball joints or wheel bearings I'd get the wobble on all axis'. No?

Eddo · **Joined:** Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1214

lilmatty wrote:

I'd think if it were ball joints or wheel bearings I'd get the wobble on all axis'. No?

That is what I would think. Mine also moves the same way slightly, just think that is how most vehicles are. The stearing is not super rock solid especially a jeep. However no other movement, so I figure all is good

lilmatty · **Posted:** Sun Sep 18, 2005 8:59 pm

Well if more folks try it and say there's does it too then I guess its normal. What about it folks. Get out the floor jack and try it. :roll:

Bonehead · **Posted:** Sun Sep 18, 2005 9:39 pm

Sounds like the tie-rod ends are getting worn.........wheel bearing and ball joints show more in the vertical axis than side to side.

carroll952 · **Posted:** Mon Sep 19, 2005 12:14 am

Sounds like an excuse to use my jack, ok you sold me. hehe I'll check it out tomorrow after I get my oil changed. '05 with only 3300 miles on it.

Justin

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