Knuckle question

[Vranes17]

Are the knuckles on the 2002 the same as on 06? Or are they different, I have someone with an 06 knuckle that they are going to sell me because mine is bent; but im not sure if they are they same or not

 

[Warren.fischbeck]

Uh, how'd the knuckle get bent? But to the OP, I have no idea, my gut says yes but my gut is often wrong.

Stupid gut.

 

[Vranes17]

No clue, during the post lift alignment, the mech said it was bent. Therefore he was unable to get the camber adjusted all the way, and i get some shake in the steering wheel if i go 55+

 

[Warren.fischbeck]

Oh, I'd be screaming BS. Something like that doesn't just show up after you put a lift on, unless you did some kinda crazy (censored) like using a 15' breaker bar on the knuckle to get it out of the way. Did the car shake before the lift?

 

[Vranes17]

very little but also didnt have MTRs on, but thats why I am bringing it to my fathers mechanic soon, he is VERY reliable and trustworthy
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[ShafferNY]

I wouldn't buy that story. Something like a steering knuckle doesn't bend. It may crack or break, but it doesn't bend. It's iron, not steel.

 

[Warren.fischbeck]

That's true... Unless there's heat applied... Lots and lots of heat.

 

[Vranes17]

alright, any ideas?

 

[Vranes17]

Getting the tires balanced now, we will see if this works. If not any ideas what else could be causing the wheel shake? Also went to get a nail removed and plugged bit Mavis' policy says it's too close to sidewall for them to plug, it's actually going thru a lug on the tire near sidewall. Is this somethig I should try to patch myself? Would an inner tire patch work or?

 

[04Liberty]

Knuckles are the same part number for both years as per their respective parts manuals.

I wouldn't buy that story. Something like a steering knuckle doesn't bend. It may crack or break, but it doesn't bend. It's iron, not steel.

Not iron or steel anymore. ALUMINUM. Even the SRT-10 Ram uses aluminum knuckles to hold the bearing, hang 15" rotors and 4 piston calipers. It's one of the ways manufacturers found over the years to save weight.

 

[tjkj2002]

Knuckles are the same part number for both years as per their respective parts manuals.


Not iron or steel anymore. ALUMINUM. Even the SRT-10 Ram uses aluminum knuckles to hold the bearing, hang 15" rotors and 4 piston calipers. It's one of the ways manufacturers found over the years to save weight.

The KJ's knuckles are iron,the KK get aluminum.

 

[ThunderbirdJunkie]

There's definitely somthing bent.

Vibration at 55ish is not caused by a bent knuckle though. Jack up the front end and check your tie rod ends.

 

[Vranes17]

Okay, a friend suggested to look at the tie rods, does anyone have a picture I can reference a normal tie rod from? Is this a serious safety issue? How much are new tie rods/ends?

 

[tjkj2002]

Okay, a friend suggested to look at the tie rods, does anyone have a picture I can reference a normal tie rod from? Is this a serious safety issue? How much are new tie rods/ends?

Tie rods do not effect camber,can effect wobble at speeds though.

 

[Vranes17]

Tie rods do not effect camber,can effect wobble at speeds though.

So if the tie rod or TRE is bent, that is causing the steering wobble issue?

 

[ThunderbirdJunkie]

THE TIE ROD END WILL CAUSE YOUR VIBRATION AND NOTHING MORE.

Bent parts will NOT cause a vibration; LOOSE parts will.

 

[Vranes17]

Okay sorry I'm a noob at mechanical issues, BUT the wheelbalance seemed to fix the issue. Thanks for the help and dealing with my questions veryone.

Andrew