Violent Shaking Problems - No idea
JK Newbie
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Nebraska
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That death wobble video is jsut insane!!!!!!!!!!!,,, looks like the wheels are going to fly off. And I hear ya on how this could bust welds and really ruin ur front end.
Kinda long how to,, but maybe a short cliff note on what exactly to replace would be more help,,, for the add jeepers.
That death wobble video is jsut insane!!!!!!!!!!!,,, looks like the wheels are going to fly off. And I hear ya on how this could bust welds and really ruin ur front end.
Kinda long how to,, but maybe a short cliff note on what exactly to replace would be more help,,, for the add jeepers.
JK Newbie
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From: Nebraska
I also wonder if there is a video of a stock JK doing this.
Would be pretty interesting to send one to a tv station,,, I bet then Jeep would address this more.
This is at the top of the list holding me back from getting into a wrangler.
Would be pretty interesting to send one to a tv station,,, I bet then Jeep would address this more.
This is at the top of the list holding me back from getting into a wrangler.
JK Jedi
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From: Westchester, NY
JK Newbie
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Winston-Salem, NC
something is loose or your steering stabilizer is gone.
Check you track bar to see if it is tight, then start checking everything else to make sure its tight.
if its under warranty take it to the dealer to get fixed. They will find the problem, my dealer found my problem.
Check you track bar to see if it is tight, then start checking everything else to make sure its tight.
if its under warranty take it to the dealer to get fixed. They will find the problem, my dealer found my problem.
After closely studying several videos on youtube, I can concur that the main culprit to the front end shaking violently as does is some cases, the trackbar is allowing your whole axle to vibrate from side to side. I saw in one instance, the owner had an adjustable trackbar that was actually flexing under pressure!
It has always been of my importance NOT to turn the wheels when the jeep is not moving, this creates extreme pressure on the tie rod linkage and unnecessary force on the trackbar...
Brenon
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From: The great State of Reality
Just replace the steering stabiliser if the vehicle is stock and the tires are in reasonable shape.
Bet a million dollars nothing is loose if stock and with a non independant front or rear suspension....don't listen to any other folks with different vehicles.
There's a TSB on the stabiliser being installed backwards on early models placing it in risk of stone pitting and if you read anyone's posts saying you don't even need one ask why our vehicles have them when most others don't. This from the same company that stopped putting under hood and floor lamps in them.
Sorry guys if it is installed at the factory you need it because of the steering component configurations.
Wheel track/wheel base ratios for performance...Unless you're an engineer no need to argue the point.
Stock vehicle stabiliser rod gets stone pits-fluid leaks out-wobble occurs usually when driving at highway speed-going downhill-on a curve or changing lanes-and hitting an uneven surface(bump).....if all at the same time..guaranteed!
I won't respond to anyone that has opinions without facts on this one.
Bet a million dollars nothing is loose if stock and with a non independant front or rear suspension....don't listen to any other folks with different vehicles.
There's a TSB on the stabiliser being installed backwards on early models placing it in risk of stone pitting and if you read anyone's posts saying you don't even need one ask why our vehicles have them when most others don't. This from the same company that stopped putting under hood and floor lamps in them.
Sorry guys if it is installed at the factory you need it because of the steering component configurations.
Wheel track/wheel base ratios for performance...Unless you're an engineer no need to argue the point.
Stock vehicle stabiliser rod gets stone pits-fluid leaks out-wobble occurs usually when driving at highway speed-going downhill-on a curve or changing lanes-and hitting an uneven surface(bump).....if all at the same time..guaranteed!
I won't respond to anyone that has opinions without facts on this one.
JK Junkie
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: New France
Just replace the steering stabiliser if the vehicle is stock and the tires are in reasonable shape.
Bet a million dollars nothing is loose if stock and with a non independant front or rear suspension....don't listen to any other folks with different vehicles.
There's a TSB on the stabiliser being installed backwards on early models placing it in risk of stone pitting and if you read anyone's posts saying you don't even need one ask why our vehicles have them when most others don't. This from the same company that stopped putting under hood and floor lamps in them.
Sorry guys if it is installed at the factory you need it because of the steering component configurations.
Wheel track/wheel base ratios for performance...Unless you're an engineer no need to argue the point.
Stock vehicle stabiliser rod gets stone pits-fluid leaks out-wobble occurs usually when driving at highway speed-going downhill-on a curve or changing lanes-and hitting an uneven surface(bump).....if all at the same time..guaranteed!
I won't respond to anyone that has opinions without facts on this one.
Bet a million dollars nothing is loose if stock and with a non independant front or rear suspension....don't listen to any other folks with different vehicles.
There's a TSB on the stabiliser being installed backwards on early models placing it in risk of stone pitting and if you read anyone's posts saying you don't even need one ask why our vehicles have them when most others don't. This from the same company that stopped putting under hood and floor lamps in them.
Sorry guys if it is installed at the factory you need it because of the steering component configurations.
Wheel track/wheel base ratios for performance...Unless you're an engineer no need to argue the point.
Stock vehicle stabiliser rod gets stone pits-fluid leaks out-wobble occurs usually when driving at highway speed-going downhill-on a curve or changing lanes-and hitting an uneven surface(bump).....if all at the same time..guaranteed!
I won't respond to anyone that has opinions without facts on this one.
steering stabiliser leak is not the cause of DW. BTW, you're not God and you don't have the truth
If you're looking for engineer replies, you're on the wrong forum
Last edited by Yoda; Mar 9, 2010 at 06:37 PM.
JK Newbie
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From: Nebraska
It isn't a Jeep problem. It is a proper maintenance issue and an improper installation of aftermarket parts issue.
Although, I should be a training issue for any tech who works on any vehicle with a solid front axle with a coil spring suspension--at any dealership, alignment shop, 4x4 shop, etc.
Instead of properly diagnosing and fixing the problem, too many techs just replace the steering stabilizer with a heavy duty one.
Although, I should be a training issue for any tech who works on any vehicle with a solid front axle with a coil spring suspension--at any dealership, alignment shop, 4x4 shop, etc.
Instead of properly diagnosing and fixing the problem, too many techs just replace the steering stabilizer with a heavy duty one.
Did the factory screw it up? And its not just the reversed SS.
Because the steering stabilzer is said to not be the cause?"
