Notices
JK Off-Road 101 Bulletin board forum regarding topics such as general off-roading tips, tricks, techniques and equipment usage such as winching and vehicle recovery information.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

Front end wobble

Thread Tools
 
Old Nov 5, 2023 | 12:58 PM
  #1  
peek's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Jul 2021
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: Millersburg
Default Front end wobble

2007 jk sat for 2 weeks. Had gas cap message which cleared. Front end began to wobble at 40 mph. Never had
the wobble before. I’ve read about the death wobble but why after sitting for 2 weeks.
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2023 | 01:23 PM
  #2  
Jay2013jk's Avatar
Super Moderator
Veteran: National Guard
10 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,109
Likes: 465
From: SE Pa. W. Chester County
Default

Welcome to JKF. ok.. initial thought Flat Spots on Tires from sitting... proper air pressure in tires .. Rotate tires and see if it is resolved...AND Here is a good video on what to check:

Last edited by Jay2013jk; Nov 5, 2023 at 01:26 PM.
Reply
Old Nov 6, 2023 | 05:05 AM
  #3  
resharp001's Avatar
JK Jedi
FJOTM Winner
10 Year Member
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 11,363
Likes: 2,089
From: Willow Park, TX
Default

Only thing I can think of to explain the "after two weeks" is that the tires might have flattened just a bit not moving, and once rotating are throwing things just enough out of balance to highlight a pre-existing condition that you weren't noticing before. IE....tires aren't the cause of wobble, but are triggering it.
Reply
Old Nov 7, 2023 | 07:05 AM
  #4  
peek's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Jul 2021
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: Millersburg
Default

Thanks. Great video
Reply
Old Nov 7, 2023 | 07:07 AM
  #5  
peek's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Jul 2021
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: Millersburg
Default

Thanks. I do think i have other issues.
Reply




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:36 AM.