what could make my jeep's front end wobble when i hit a pot hole ?
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JK Newbie
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what could make my jeep's front end wobble when i hit a pot hole ?
what could make my jeep's front end wobble when i hit a pot hole ?
my jeep wobbles terribly when i hit a good bump i checked all the front bushings and the track bar and every thing seem in good shape could it be my steering damper and advice would be apreciated !!
my jeep wobbles terribly when i hit a good bump i checked all the front bushings and the track bar and every thing seem in good shape could it be my steering damper and advice would be apreciated !!
JK Jedi Master
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From: Austin <--> Colorado Springs
Since you are posting in the Modified area, can we assume that you have a lift and bigger tires? Did it just start after adding a new component, or new tires, or hitting a big rock offroad? A little more info may be helpful.
JK Newbie
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From: Sayville,NY
When I did my lift I took the truck for a spin before I centered the steering wheel and the stability control started freaking out causing the truck to wobble . Is your wheel straight , if its off by more than 2 inches it could be causing the same problem. I was just going around the block and it felt pretty unstable.
JK Enthusiast
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From: N.E. California
Look up the term Death Wobble" in the search function. There is a lot of information there. Good luck.
JK Super Freak
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ditto. Let us know your setup so we can help diagnose. Based on your symptoms sounds like bumpsteer due to lift and bigger tires.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Belle Chasse, LA
I had the same issue. The bolt holes that secure the front track bar on both ends became elongated due to bolts becoming loose. I had to have a heavy duty washer welded onto both sides of each of the mounting brackets to fix this issue. After this fix, I still had a slight wobble from time to time. I then checked all of my bolts for the upper and lower control arms on the front and rear and found two bolts on the front control arms loose. I then tightened all control arm and track bar bolts both front and back. This cured my death wobble. I also noticed my steering damper is shot. Will replace it with after market one soon.
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JK Jedi Master
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From: Austin <--> Colorado Springs
Watch this:
http://rides.webshots.com/video/3016...02496289IjoMUo
Compare your angles, and then look into a flip kit.
http://rides.webshots.com/video/3016...02496289IjoMUo
Compare your angles, and then look into a flip kit.
JK Super Freak
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From: Hamilton, Ontario
I just replaced my upper and lower ball joints and u-joints and still have this wobble. I have going to check the bolt holes and see if they are elongated as stated above.
Hopefully they are and I can fix it....it's annoying as hell....the steering wheel just shakes like crazy.
I am running a 3.5" lift and a dual steering stabilizer....so not the SS.
I am hoping it's the bolt holes.
Hopefully they are and I can fix it....it's annoying as hell....the steering wheel just shakes like crazy.
I am running a 3.5" lift and a dual steering stabilizer....so not the SS.
I am hoping it's the bolt holes.