Pushing the rear

[Jebby14]

Hey everyone. My my trailer (that pulled nicely before I put it away) was pushing the rear of my WJ around a little bit when I brought it home. I'm confident I had it loaded properly and the issue is not with the trailer. Jeep is due for new shocks. Would warn out shocks in the rear cause this or am I looking at front end parts and im just feeling it in the rear?

[Jebby14]

Thanks guys. I did a tie rod end over the winter, others checked out. I will dig deeper when I do shocks. thanks for the info. and ya I love my wj, shame shes getting older if I could buy a new one I would. don't like the new "jeeps" they have lost what made them cool.

[AmericalVette]

Jebby14 wrote:
That said also open to suggestions for a low (er) cost weight distribution hitch setup that is worth the money and available in canada

http://www.amazon.com/Eaz-Lift-48058-Elite-Weight-Distributing/dp/B005SB6S3Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458598420&sr=8-1&keywords=eaz+lift

May have to copy and paste to your browser. Best wishes!

[dodge_guy]

If money is tight look for a good used WD hitch. I know you said it towed fine last year, but sometimes things just feel different after a winter. Have the Jeep checked out and have anything worn out replaced. The only real issue with the WJ was tie rods or the rear upper arm joint on the rear axle. After that, that Jeep is very solid.

A WD hitch will do wonders.

[Jebby14]

got your email. thanks. we can communicate there.

[Bob_Sue]

Ok, just changed my profile to accept p/m. Also sent e-mail with info.

[Jebby14]

Thanks Bob Sue. Your account blocks privet messages but I am interested. feel free to email me at jeremydalimonte@hotmail.com. Looking for age, condition, model number and asking price.

[Bob_Sue]

Hi, I live in Mi not far from the bridge. I happen to have a Blue Ox wd hitch. If you would like info on it I can dig out the paperwork I have and possibly sell it at a reasonable price for you. I don't know if you can private message me on this site or not, but we can talk somehow if you want.
Bob

[Jebby14]

That said also open to suggestions for a low (er) cost weight distribution hitch setup that is worth the money and available in canada

[Jebby14]

Tires are always checked prior to any trip. That's not the issue.


Correct. I currently just run a friction sway bar. I would eventually like a WD hitch but the 700 or so bucks are just not in the cards at the moment. I do stay well inside my payload numbers and I really don't sag very much. Have never bottomed out on a bump or anything either. its more the pushing/bouncing that I never used to feel that has me concerned. Shocks are due either way more just curious if that's going to make a noticeable difference.

[newman_fulltime]

if i see right you do not have a weight distribution hitch i would recomending getting one if you do not have one

[TurnThePage]

Verify your Jeep's tires AND trailer tires are fully inflated.

[Jebby14]

it is no doubt getting shocks before the upcoming camping season. it came out of storage with the exact same load it went in with the exception of a couple million dryer sheets. just trying to decide if im going to need more than shocks or not because if I am id like to do it all at once.

[MFL]

Towing puts a lot of stress on the TV. If it needs shocks, I would replace them. If it towed good before, are you sure your hitch is adjusted same as before? Did you maybe change the way the trailer is loaded? Have you added weight to the TV?

Front end parts wear, if high mileage, you may want to have a trusted shop check it out.

Jerry