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Death Wobble????

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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 07:20 PM
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So my lifted 07 JK is starting to shake when I hit 60mph could this be death wobble or something else???

Help please
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 07:35 PM
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This is one of the best threads on the subject on the Internet. Sometimes things like wheel shimmy caused by tire issues lead people to think they have death wobble but it's not. Take a look at this thread it should help.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-w...obbles-260145/
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 07:36 PM
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Thank you!!!
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by BarbieJeepGrl89
So my lifted 07 JK is starting to shake when I hit 60mph could this be death wobble or something else???

Help please
Thats what it was for me. I just got my JK after getting it fixed, I replaced the Tie Rod, Drag Link, Steering Stabilizer and my Track bar. I did a good little number on it after I slipped on a rock and damaged all of it passenger side. Its all good now. PM me if you have any questions about anything.
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 08:34 PM
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Odds are if u "think" u have a death wobble.... Then u don't.... Cause u will DEFINITELY know if it's the death wobble.... Odds are if ur shaking at or above 60mph u just need ur wheels balanced.... Any old tire shop can do it for like $7-$15 per wheel

And that is a very good article that was posted above.... I've read it before.
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 08:25 AM
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Try rotating and balancing the tires first
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