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As a Jeep owner, there are few events more frightening than experiencing the dreaded “Death Wobble”. Unfortunately, there are typically no warning signs that a serious mechanical problem even exists. Death Wobble, or DW often occurs suddenly; like immediately after hitting a pot hole, a substantial bump in the road, crossing a railroad track or even while driving over expansion joints in the highway concrete. The DW experience is generally a violent “my front wheels are coming off” feeling...

Most first time Jeep owners have several questions with when it comes to lifting their vehicle. In this post we will discuss some things that need to considered BEFORE you decide on which lift kit will suit your needs best. We will also discuss the various types of lift kits that you have to choose from. Believe it or not, lifting a Jeep isn't always as simple as just bolting on a lift kit and then driving off into the sunset. Most every lift kit, no matter what type of vehicle it is installed ...

There seems to be quite a bit of misinformation regarding steering stabilizers with regard to what purpose they serve, what steering issues can be fixed by installing one, as well as if there is a need for a double steering stabilizer as opposed to a single. I often overhear people suggesting that a heavier duty or dual steering stabilizer is the solution to "fix a wandering or flighty steering problem", or "if you have had an episode of Death Wobble, installing a better steering stabilizer or...

How tight is tight enough? That depends on whether you’re a 250 pound man or a 98 pound woman. If nuts and bolts are over tightened they can stretch threads or shear off completely. If they’re not tight enough, parts become loose and start wearing out or even fall off. Properly torque your steering linkage and suspension bolts is important on any vehicle but it is crucial on a Jeep. Improperly torqued bolts can lead to premature wear on steering and suspension components which typically leads...

On a stock Jeep JK, you have very few adjustable components when it comes to wheel alignment. The Control arms are not adjustable, the track bars are not adjustable, the ball joints are not adjustable, it has a straight axle so there is no camber adjustment.  The drag link and the tie rod are both adjustable which will allow an alignment shop to center your steering wheel and set the vehicle's wheel toe and that's about it aside from taking your money. Unlike the previous model of Jeep Wrangle...