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Road Force balancing is the ONLY way to go. Always start there first, followed by verifying torque specs..
I'd argue the reverse order on those two.
What good is road force balancing on sloppy suspension and steering?
 

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He’s not wrong about torquing things down. But I was disappointed at the kid in the front seat. Way too short for the shoulder strap, and way too little to deal with an air bag deployment. And to top it off, he took it to interstate speeds with the front sway bar disconnected, with the kid in there. Poor at best.
I see your point about the seatbelt and the air bag. I did yell at her on the ride about the seatbelt, but I edited that out. Didn't want anyone of the nosey people having an issue with me disciplining her.

And apparently you don't know what highway speed is where I'm located. When I got on the interstate, I went a total of about one mile. And I never broke 55 mph. that section of the interstate is through the city and sometimes you will actually be in bumper to bumper and sit and not move for minutes.

And with the sway bar disconnected? If I would've drove with that end link hanging down like that, It would have caused more problems than I need! You see what you don't know is that I made the beginning and the ending to that video at the same time. I moved spots so it wouldn't look obvious. I knew beforehand what the end results of my work would be because I retorque all of the nuts and bolts to my suspension on a regular basis.

The roads here are bad enough. The one thing I don't need is an end link making it's way into a spring or steering knuckle and then I have another issue. I appreciate your assumption though.

And now I've wasted time that I can't get back explaining myself to you about something that you assumed and had nothing to do with the post. So, Thank you and have a great night!? I have a Jeep to go work on.
 

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I see your point about the seatbelt and the air bag. I did yell at her on the ride about the seatbelt, but I edited that out. Didn't want anyone of the nosey people having an issue with me disciplining her.

And apparently you don't know what highway speed is where I'm located. When I got on the interstate, I went a total of about one mile. And I never broke 55 mph. that section of the interstate is through the city and sometimes you will actually be in bumper to bumper and sit and not move for minutes.

And with the sway bar disconnected? If I would've drove with that end link hanging down like that, It would have caused more problems than I need! You see what you don't know is that I made the beginning and the ending to that video at the same time. I moved spots so it wouldn't look obvious. I knew beforehand what the end results of my work would be because I retorque all of the nuts and bolts to my suspension on a regular basis.

The roads here are bad enough. The one thing I don't need is an end link making it's way into a spring or steering knuckle and then I have another issue. I appreciate your assumption though.

And now I've wasted time that I can't get back explaining myself to you about something that you assumed and had nothing to do with the post. So, Thank you and have a great night!? I have a Jeep to go work on.
Ok. Number one, I didn’t know I was commenting on a video from a forum member, but I can’t say I’d have not called you on it anyway. You had a kid of maybe 8 years old in the front of a Jeep with no anti-sway, at speeds above 15, barely wearing a seatbelt improperly. That’s insanely irresponsible. But you seem fine with it since it was only 55, fine enough to video it. So come at me if you want, but your logic is flawed as hell. That bumper to bumper traffic you referenced could result in a rear ending accident. I hope you yelling at her would have made a difference if that happened. But I’m glad your priorities are in order. 1. Good Jeep Video. 2. Safety for my grandchild. Go work on your Jeep and remember what’s actually important.
 

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Ok. Number one, I didn’t know I was commenting on a video from a forum member, but I can’t say I’d have not called you on it anyway. You had a kid of maybe 8 years old in the front of a Jeep with no anti-sway, at speeds above 15, barely wearing a seatbelt improperly. That’s insanely irresponsible. But you seem fine with it since it was only 55, fine enough to video it. So come at me if you want, but your logic is flawed as hell. That bumper to bumper traffic you referenced could result in a rear ending accident. I hope you yelling at her would have made a difference if that happened. But I’m glad your priorities are in order. 1. Good Jeep Video. 2. Safety for my grandchild. Go work on your Jeep and remember what’s actually important.
Did I not already thank you for your concern in my last comment? I think I did. I don't need to have to prove that there is any logic to any thing that I do to you because it is really none of your business what I do. Especially since my post wasn't for you. Not your grandchild, not your business. You have no idea what bumper to bumper traffic here is like. Or what anything here is like. Another great assumption. But, I already know what's important. That's why my grandchild is sleeping peacefully. But, I really have no purpose for mentioning how she's sleeping because that's none of your business either. My mistake. And, I am working on my jeep. It's actually going quite well. Thank you! Accomplishments being made. And don't forget in the last comment where I said the sway bars weren't disconnected while driving. Or maybe you didn't read that part. Or who knows what you did. Either way, again, thank you for the comments. Have a great night.
 

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Did I not already thank you for your concern in my last comment? I think I did. I don't need to have to prove that there is any logic to any thing that I do to you because it is really none of your business what I do. Especially since my post wasn't for you. Not your grandchild, not your business. You have no idea what bumper to bumper traffic here is like. Or what anything here is like. Another great assumption. But, I already know what's important. That's why my grandchild is sleeping peacefully. But, I really have no purpose for mentioning how she's sleeping because that's none of your business either. My mistake. And, I am working on my jeep. It's actually going quite well. Thank you! Accomplishments being made. And don't forget in the last comment where I said the sway bars weren't disconnected while driving. Or maybe you didn't read that part. Or who knows what you did. Either way, again, thank you for the comments. Have a great night.
The moment you put that film on a public forum, you should expect comments. If you want to keep your private life private, don’t put the video on the internet. You don’t get to have it both ways. And I saw the video, where you said it was disconnected, and had more body roll as a result. Disappointing.
 

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Ok. Number one, I didn’t know I was commenting on a video from a forum member, but I can’t say I’d have not called you on it anyway. You had a kid of maybe 8 years old in the front of a Jeep with no anti-sway, at speeds above 15, barely wearing a seatbelt improperly. That’s insanely irresponsible. But you seem fine with it since it was only 55, fine enough to video it. So come at me if you want, but your logic is flawed as hell. That bumper to bumper traffic you referenced could result in a rear ending accident. I hope you yelling at her would have made a difference if that happened. But I’m glad your priorities are in order. 1. Good Jeep Video. 2. Safety for my grandchild. Go work on your Jeep and remember what’s actually important.
Hmm... Just realized that I didn't reference any particular person. So my mistake. You were included by default in my comment about death wobble. But.... my grandchild is still none of your business.
 

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Hmm... Just realized that I didn't reference any particular person. So my mistake. You were included by default in my comment about death wobble. But.... my grandchild is still none of your business.
Do you notice how my family is not under discussion? It’s because they’re not in videos on the Internet. You made your bed.
 

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The moment you put that film on a public forum, you should expect comments. If you want to keep your private life private, don’t put the video on the internet. You don’t get to have it both ways. And I saw the video, where you said it was disconnected, and had more body roll as a result. Disappointing.
I don't mind the comments. If it's about what the topic is about. If it's about a mistake I made about death wobble, I don't mind. You can call me out all you want. But you do have point. Once it's made public, i should expect someone to say something. You're correct. But, you should also expect someone to say something back about it because it's unrelated to the topic. You commented, I commented back. That's how it works. I always expect the negative. It's how humans work. And for the third time, it wasn't disconnected on that particular drive.
 

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Do you notice how my family is not under discussion? It’s because they’re not in videos on the Internet. You made your bed.
Yes I made my bed and you jumped in it with me. YOU! No one else. But, I understand now. That's how people like you operate. I understand. I should expect it from a certain type of person. I was wrong. My apologies. I have now learned to keep my family off of social media because there are and will always be people like you out there. Thank you again for the lesson! That, I do appreciate!?
 

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I don't mind the comments. If it's about what the topic is about. If it's about a mistake I made about death wobble, I don't mind. You can call me out all you want. But you do have point. Once it's made public, i should expect someone to say something. You're correct. But, you should also expect someone to say something back about it because it's unrelated to the topic. You commented, I commented back. That's how it works. I always expect the negative. It's how humans work. And for the third time, it wasn't disconnected on that particular drive.
I stand corrected. And I’m fine with you replying. I never said you shouldn’t. I’ll keep it on topic. You were testing your theory that the steering gearbox bolts being torqued to spec would help with death wobble. You were test driving a Jeep, with a history of steering issues, with a small child in the front seat, improperly restrained. Wow. It’s amazing that needs to be explained. My family doesn’t get in my vehicle after any maintenance or changes, not until it’s test driven and deemed to be safe.
 

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Ok. Number one, I didn’t know I was commenting on a video from a forum member, but I can’t say I’d have not called you on it anyway. You had a kid of maybe 8 years old in the front of a Jeep with no anti-sway, at speeds above 15, barely wearing a seatbelt improperly. That’s insanely irresponsible. But you seem fine with it since it was only 55, fine enough to video it. So come at me if you want, but your logic is flawed as hell. That bumper to bumper traffic you referenced could result in a rear ending accident. I hope you yelling at her would have made a difference if that happened. But I’m glad your priorities are in order. 1. Good Jeep Video. 2. Safety for my grandchild. Go work on your Jeep and remember what’s actually important.
Ok, Ok. You made your point. This whole little back and forth thing has been kinda fun and I actually got a few laughs from it. It actually made my night. I needed to vent a little frustration from work. It's literally the first time I've had to decompress from there. So, I needed this. But at the end of the day, honestly, I really don't care what anyone thinks or feels about me. I stopped caring 20yrs ago. And I stopped caring even less when I finally understood that people who don't know you will judge you. I had to learn the hard way. You're right! It is social media and I should expect it. And I sure as hell do expect it. But, I really don't care. Like I said, I just needed to vent some frustration from work.

But, I truly and honestly have no anger for you or mean no ill will towards you. I had more fun than anything. I mean.... We're on a public forum. I don't know you and you don't know me. It's really not that serious. At least not to me. But even though I don't know you, I don't wish anything negative towards. you. So I mean it when I say, "I hope you have a blessed night!"?
 

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Ok, Ok. You made your point.? This whole little back and forth thing has been kinda fun and I actually got a few laughs from it. It actually made my night. I needed to vent a little frustration from work. It's literally the first time I've had to decompress from there. So, I needed this. But at the end of the day, honestly, I really don't care what anyone thinks or feels about me. I stopped caring 20yrs ago. And I stopped caring even less when I finally understood that people who don't know you will judge you. I had to learn the hard way. You're right! It is social media and I should expect it. And I sure as hell do expect it. But, I really don't care. Like I said, I just needed to vent some frustration from work.

But, I truly and honestly have no anger for you or mean no ill will towards you. I had more fun than anything. I mean.... We're on a public forum. I don't know you and you don't know me. It's really not that serious. At least not to me. But even though I don't know you, I don't wish anything negative towards. you. So I mean it when I say, "I hope you have a blessed night!"?
 
 







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