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Jeep Cherokee Grand Cherokee Steering Stability and Suspension

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#252 of 297 death wobble? Suggestions welcome! by pacificjeep

Aug 08, 2010 (2:19 pm)

I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee that I've owned since it was new. It's well maintained. Suddenly, driving down a rough spot on the freeway doing about 70, it went into what sounds like the death wobble. I've since replaced the brakes, rotors, shocks, had it aligned and the wheels balanced. It looks like it might be 1 of 100 things. What is the best order to try to resolve this from here. I'm hitting the "road" again in about 10 days and don't want another towing experience - which is what I did last time as it scared me to death!!! I'd appreciate hearing what other Jeep owners have done. Thanks!

#253 of 297 Re: death wobble? Suggestions welcome! [pacificjeep] by carrgo

Aug 08, 2010 (3:48 pm)

Replying to: pacificjeep (Aug 08, 2010 2:19 pm)
It is your steering stabilizer shock. Replace it and you are good to go.

#254 of 297 Re: TRYING TO SOLVE THE WOBBLE SHAKE [happle] by rlipcz01

Aug 14, 2010 (10:10 pm)

Replying to: happle (Jan 03, 2010 12:55 am)
I have read alot of posts in many months, the best i heard was replacing the front transfer case, steering dampner becuse it was ruined from the shaking or death wobble. Last was getting a front end alignment to adjust for the dampner. It worked.

#255 of 297 Re: TRYING TO SOLVE THE WOBBLE SHAKE [rlipcz01] by carrgo

Aug 15, 2010 (6:42 am)

Replying to: rlipcz01 (Aug 14, 2010 10:10 pm)
I have found that by replacing the steering stabalizer shock will solve over 90% of the problems. Might want to pass this info along.

#256 of 297 Re: 2004 Jeep GC Front end Vibration [bigmuny02] by bigmuny02

Aug 15, 2010 (7:20 am)

Replying to: bigmuny02 (Jul 09, 2010 1:09 am)
My front end vibration has been solved by just rotating the tires during my oil change. I didn't think it would be the tires as the problem just started one day. I rotate every oil change 3500 miles. Letting off the gas pedal when it started around 70mph it would stop so I didn't think it could be a tire problem since it would seem the vibration would still be an issue even after letting off the gas but I was wrong. So perhaps instead of buying new tires you may think about tire rotation to see if this less expensive method will work as it did for me. I have felt all these at one time or another....

#257 of 297 Re: death wobble? Suggestions welcome! [carrgo] by allan_62

Aug 28, 2010 (1:36 pm)

Replying to: carrgo (Aug 08, 2010 3:48 pm)
the post by carrgo stated that is it is your steering stabilizer shock, not saying they are completely wrong but I have the same problem with my 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. I have already change the steering stabilizer shock, and problem remained.. so I tried again, thinking maybe faulty aftermarket part, when to dealer and got one, again, problem remains.. I'm still investigating other causes.
Also, my dad has an 85 Cherokee that has the same problem, also same story, change shock, hasn't cured problem yet. That is why I am now researching information on internet..

#258 of 297 Re: death wobble? Suggestions welcome! [allan_62] by rlipcz01

Aug 29, 2010 (5:52 am)

Replying to: allan_62 (Aug 28, 2010 1:36 pm)
This is 90% caused from front upper and lower ball joints. Brake calipers is another problem but usually it is the ball joinnts. all are defective i own a 2003 jgc and it is starting to show signs of the wobble on highway when applying brakes. in my case it is probably both the calipers and ball joints. oN my 2003 there is also a ball joint in the rear of the vehicle right underneath the rear pinion assembly. The noise when i hit a hole or bumb sounds like bad shocks but it is not..good luck

#259 of 297 Re: death wobble? Suggestions welcome! [rlipcz01] by pacificjeep

Aug 29, 2010 (3:30 pm)

Replying to: rlipcz01 (Aug 29, 2010 5:52 am)
Thanks for the help! I originally replaced the brakes, shocks, struts. Took it out for a test driver and - you guessed it - the death wobble was still there. Next I replaced the stabilizer shock. (My first mechanic considered it an "optional" sort of off road thing and my JGC is never off road). Anyway. So far so good. Took it to the area that always triggered the wobble and zip. It does, however, seem like I can feel every little pebble in the road - but no wobble. It might be the fact the the front end is nice and tight now and the new shocks are stiff. I'm still considering having a look at the ball joints -just in case as that occurred to me too. Time will tell. I love my jeep so I hope that's the end of the cash bleed for now! Good luck!

#260 of 297 Sway in the steering by bradyr

Sep 17, 2010 (7:57 am)

Hello all,
 
I have a problem with jeep control. I have a 2003 jgc, tires fairly new, rotated every 5000 miles and jeep as been aligned twice recently. Now the problem. On a three lane highway- center lane being flat- right and left lane being angled slightly. If I am in the center lane jeep drives fine- straight- if I am in left lane depending on slope of lane the "JEEP" on the steering wheel points to 12:30 maybe 1:00. If I am in the right lane the "JEEP" points to 11:30 maybe 11:00 again depending on slope of lane. Any ideas what I need to do to fix this problem? All new rotors and brakes same time alignment took place.Maybe a month ago...new shocks about 6 months ago. I have no death wobble.....no noises....thanks in advance for any advice or help to correct this problem and may everyone have a safe and good weekend

#261 of 297 Re: Sway in the steering [bradyr] by rlipcz01

Sep 22, 2010 (9:15 pm)

Replying to: bradyr (Sep 17, 2010 7:57 am)
Me wife owns a 2003 jgc and the steering wheel on hers is the same. straight ahead if road is flat. if you look up chrysler bulletin reports it says it all. Many jeeps are experiencing the same effects of this problem. No recalls though, unless still under warranty. One of th problems is the upper front ball joints, but could be both upper and lower ball joints. The rear of the vehicle also has a ball joint but it is under the rear differential. If you ever noticed in the cold weather a noise in the back when going over bumps or pot holes, sounds like the shocks bottom ed out, the rear ball joint needs to be replaced.

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