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Old 12-25-2014, 08:18 PM
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Lifted my Disco with the Terrafirma 2" medium kit. While up, I noticed the tie rod ends were wore out so put in a Terrafirma heavy duty kit. Tighten everything up quite a bit, but it still seems to have a little wonder to it.

What else should I look at?
 
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Wander.
Yes as stated alignment
Or bad tires or ball joints or
 
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maybe I should check the ball joints.

Alignment was done right after I did the lift and replace the tie rods. Right when I put on brand new BFGoodRich KO2 265/75 r16s.

What would I look for when I check the ball joints?
 
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Excessive play in the joint
 
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Old 12-26-2014, 12:08 AM
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Excessive play in the joint
I kinda figured that. But how do I test for "play" in the joint?

Should I be able to shake it by hand? Do I have to take everything apart first?
 
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Jack it up. Wiggle your tire up, down, in , out
You can use a little pry bar in there
 
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Old 12-26-2014, 08:51 AM
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Check your panhard rod bushings for play as well as the two bolts that secure the bar to the truck. I suggest replacing the panhard bar with an adjustable Terrafirma piece, I did I have been very pleased.
Your balljoints should be okay, from my experience they are pretty stout and don't fail on the regular.
 
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Old 12-26-2014, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by cybercop
Lifted my Disco with the Terrafirma 2" medium kit. While up, I noticed the tie rod ends were wore out so put in a Terrafirma heavy duty kit. Tighten everything up quite a bit, but it still seems to have a little wonder to it.

What else should I look at?
It could also be your new tires. Give them some time to wear in. What pressures are you at?

I believe the consensus here says, 40psi f&r.
 
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Old 12-26-2014, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by coors
It could also be your new tires. Give them some time to wear in. What pressures are you at?

I believe the consensus here says, 40psi f&r.
i know every set up differs, but i chalked out at 35/37 f/r
 


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