I've just about finished my CJ7 to the point I can take it out and play. Mods include a Ram Jet 350, CenterForce clutch, NV4500 trans with 5.6 first gear, Atlas 5:1 transfer case, wide track 35 spline Dana 60s with ARB lockers and 5.13 gears, 1 ton tie rods and tie rod ends, aluminum radiator with electric fan, 38.5 super swampers with a 4 inch BDS lift on a spring over conversion. I've installed the Revolver shackles both front and rear. First couple of test drives revealed violet death wobble in the front end when a minor bump is hit. Everything is new so I'm pretty sure there isn't any worn out front end parts. Camber seems to be about right, axles were professionally done for my jeep. I haven't installed a steering stabilizer yet although I know I need to. I hate to pull those revolvers off right in the beginning but am thinking that may be the only way to cure the problem. I have yet to go over about 25 mph as the death wobble is pretty scary when it starts. Anyone having experience with Revolvers would be nice to chat with. Thanks!
1984 CJ7, fuel injected Ram Jet 350, NV4500, Atlas II 5:1, Dana 60 35 spline w/ ARB's and 5.13 gears, SOA, USA-6x6 beadlocks and TSL-SX 38.5 x14, BDS springs and Revolver shackles on all 4 corners, Tom Woods driveshafts, Autometer ultralights on a diamond plate dash. WIP!! 2005 Impact orange Rubicon.
Posts: 3 | Location: Del Rio Texas | Registered: August 17, 2005
Not yet. Although I've given it's some thought lately. I changed the bushings on the spring hangers last night. That was the last old part in the front end, except for the steering box which seems pretty tight.
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1984 CJ7, fuel injected Ram Jet 350, NV4500, Atlas II 5:1, Dana 60 35 spline w/ ARB's and 5.13 gears, SOA, USA-6x6 beadlocks and TSL-SX 38.5 x14, BDS springs and Revolver shackles on all 4 corners, Tom Woods driveshafts, Autometer ultralights on a diamond plate dash. WIP!! 2005 Impact orange Rubicon.
Posts: 3 | Location: Del Rio Texas | Registered: August 17, 2005
I would nix the revolvers on the front. You will have plenty of flex without them. Then the SRS I love mine. I haven't had it on a ramp since the SOA. Geuss I'll have to do that and post the results.
86' CJ7, 258,T18,D44's 4.56 f/r, Detroit front, Warn shafts, CTM joints, rear spool, 4wheel disc, SOA w/ wagoneer springs, custom shackle reversal, 38"tsl, Allied Beadlocks,8274-50 Warn, Custom 6 point cage, custom bumpers, and still building.
Posts: 464 | Location: Ackworth, Ia | Registered: December 07, 2002
I have revolvers in the front and I have experienced the same "death wobble" as you. Its not very fun when you hit a pothole at 45 and the front end acts like a chopper rotor out of sync. I have a single steeriing stablizer up front, and Im thinking that if I get duals, that might combat most of the problem.
79 CJ7, Scout Dana 44's F/R OX locked with 4.10's, Revolvers front and working on 3/4 in the rear, healthy 350, HD-TH400, Dana 300 twin sticked, PMP High Steer knuckles and tie rod/ drag link setup, 4 inch springs, beer coozie holder
