This is my first time dealing with steering issues on any vehicle (besides replacing a damper) so I figured I would ask for opinions before I dive in.




I got under the LR yesterday because I've noticed a slight shake or wobble when driving at any spend. It's pretty consistent so I'm thinking a rotor needs to be replaced but I figured I'd look around a bit more before spending the money.

All of my ball joints need to be replaced asap but I don't believe that is the issue but while I was under there yesterday I noticed this end of the drag link is way off compared to the other end. Is this an indication that the ball joint is failing or can I just rotate it a few degrees and be on my way?

And could anything besides a failed ball joint/drag link end cause this misalignment?

 

well...yes you can straighten it...make sure both ends are straight though.....and while you're at it....have someone turn the steering wheel side to side while you look at all the joints.....any play at all is too much and that joint should be replaced. If any of them are loose it can cause a shake , also try to tighten the panhard rod bolts , and check its bushings....thats been a source of "death wobble" for many of us

 

I've seen mine at angles, but they were both at the same angle. The one at the odd angle could be a bad joint, not because it is at an odd angle, but because it doesn't match the other side.

I think that's a good observation. Replacing the screw in ones is a snap.