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Since my last post I logged about 450 miles on the gladiator and the conclusion is......these tires need better balancing. I finally got it to my appointment today and they cant handle a 37 and they also cannot do the alignment. due to their equipment and my wheels. I have located an alternative for later this week.
 
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On a progress note, it developed a squeak in the suspension. Another member here identified in another post the synyrgy track bar rubs the axle bracket. Confirmed. The reason it "developed" a squeak is the once the powdercoat wore off there was now metal on metal. I had to clearance it in two places, but it is good to go now.

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I also got one of these ordered. It should arrive and if so, I will install it tomorrow.....and then Thurs to the new tire shop. I wanted a through shaft stabilizer and also wanted to relocate it our of the way. This one checks both boxes.
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Back on the tire topic, I also mounted my go pro at each tire and went for a highway drive with hopes to isolate a problem child, but they were all equally shitty. I think they are all off a bit and just force the chassis around. It is great until 50, noticeable at 50+ and not fun at interstate.
 

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Update. I had the jeep aligned and had all 5 tires dismounted, beads removed and tires rebalanced today with stick ons. Happy to say it does not shake anymore. It rides great! STOKED. Had it up to interstate speeds without hesitation.
 
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Added some Rock Slide Engineering step sliders last night. These things are sweet.
 

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First 1k mile trip and it did great.
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