Got Wobbles ??? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Rey Nicolas · 08-20-2001, 02:28 PM

I just got done installing a 3" body lift. The installation went just great, looks nice, but when I went to go drive it, the steering got wobbly. Any ideas or clues what might have caused this problem ???
It's a 89 Automatic V6 Runner ...

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watkins · 08-20-2001, 02:44 PM

you did legthen your steering shaft? (remove pin, redrill and replace pin) rag joint will
only strech so far.

Rey Nicolas · 08-20-2001, 03:00 PM

I drilled out the pins on the steering shaft and adjusted it, but how much should have I adjusted it ??? Maybe I adjusted to far ???

Any other ideas or clues ???

Clifton · 08-20-2001, 07:01 PM

I don't know why a body lift would cause a shake but what brand lift did you get? I got the Perfomance Products 2" one and they supplied an extenssion for the shaft.

Al Kaholick · 08-20-2001, 07:58 PM

just take it off and go suspension. More fun and less work.

Priest · 08-20-2001, 09:18 PM

I too used the performance accessories 2" lift. I used the extension provided and had no problems.

Rey Nicolas · 08-21-2001, 09:30 AM

I'm using a Trail Master body lift kit, and it didn't come with any steering shaft adaptors or replacement pins <IMG SRC="smilies/crybaby2.gif" border="0">

Are there any other possible parts that could be a affected by a body lift ???

Rey Nicolas · 08-27-2001, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RJ's89Runner:
<STRONG>I'm using a Trail Master body lift kit, and it didn't come with any steering shaft adaptors or replacement pins <IMG SRC="smilies/crybaby2.gif" border="0">

Are there any other possible parts that could be a affected by a body lift ???</STRONG>

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Are there any other possible parts that could be a affected by a body lift ???

4CrawlR · 08-27-2001, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RJ's89Runner:
<STRONG>Are there any other possible parts that could be a affected by a body lift ???</STRONG>

I didn't have any steering problems with my 3" body lift and didn't have to lengthen my steering shaft. Is the wobbling in the steering or is it the body shuddering on the mounts? Is the steering linkage all tight, no play?

strmin · 08-27-2001, 09:06 PM

I INSTALLED A 3 INCH ON MINE AND NO PROBLEMS!!! MAYBE YOUR TRUCK IS A P.O.S. <IMG SRC="smilies/flipoff.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/flipoff.gif" border="0">

08-20-2001, 02:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rey Nicolas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 6114 Location: Santa Clara, Ca. Posts: 99	Got Wobbles ??? I just got done installing a 3" body lift. The installation went just great, looks nice, but when I went to go drive it, the steering got wobbly. Any ideas or clues what might have caused this problem ??? It's a 89 Automatic V6 Runner ... <IMG SRC="smilies/bounce.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/bounce2.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/bounce.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/question.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/bounce.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/bounce2.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/bounce.gif" border="0">

08-20-2001, 07:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Clifton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3879 Location: Scottsdale,Az. Posts: 588	I don't know why a body lift would cause a shake but what brand lift did you get? I got the Perfomance Products 2" one and they supplied an extenssion for the shaft. __________________ -BTG Rockcrawlers- Toyota 3VZE turbo Benchworks steering systems in Az RIPPED ME OFF

08-20-2001, 07:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Al Kaholick Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6421 Location: Citrus Heights Posts: 2,796	just take it off and go suspension. More fun and less work. __________________ [QUOTE=anvil] your very informative reply has been noted. I think this is the same type of logic you used to draw your conclusion. Place banana in your ear. Observe that there is no alligators around. Conclude bananas placed in ears keep aligators away. [/QUOTE]

08-20-2001, 09:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Priest Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Nov 2000 Member # 2175 Location: Canton (Ohio not China) Posts: 4,669	I too used the performance accessories 2" lift. I used the extension provided and had no problems. __________________ Counting all the assholes in the room and I'm definitely not alone.... Wing Zombie Zomcast - My podcast of metal and randomness Facebook Twitter

08-27-2001, 09:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
strmin Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4935 Location: downieville Posts: 735	I INSTALLED A 3 INCH ON MINE AND NO PROBLEMS!!! MAYBE YOUR TRUCK IS A P.O.S. <IMG SRC="smilies/flipoff.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/flipoff.gif" border="0"> __________________ IF IT FITS-JAM IT --IF IT JAMS--CRAM IT ---IF IT DOESNT BREAK--YOU ARENT WHEELIN HARD ENOUGH!!

08-20-2001, 02:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
watkins Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5683 Location: carbon hill, al Posts: 60	you did legthen your steering shaft? (remove pin, redrill and replace pin) rag joint will only strech so far.

08-20-2001, 03:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rey Nicolas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 6114 Location: Santa Clara, Ca. Posts: 99	I drilled out the pins on the steering shaft and adjusted it, but how much should have I adjusted it ??? Maybe I adjusted to far ??? Any other ideas or clues ???

08-21-2001, 09:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rey Nicolas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 6114 Location: Santa Clara, Ca. Posts: 99	I'm using a Trail Master body lift kit, and it didn't come with any steering shaft adaptors or replacement pins <IMG SRC="smilies/crybaby2.gif" border="0"> Are there any other possible parts that could be a affected by a body lift ???

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