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Re: 2005 Liberty Wobble problem [tigerkuds]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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May 16, 2006 (9:30 am)
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Replying to: tigerkuds (May 16, 2006 8:13 am)
You might switch tires and wheels front to rear. Sounds like a wheel balance or tire issue. If you did the switch, you'd still feel the wobble, but it would be in the back end and you'd feel it in the seat of your pants.
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Re: 2005 Liberty Wobble problem [tigerkuds]
by bvcrd
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May 16, 2006 (10:28 am)
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Replying to: tigerkuds (May 16, 2006 8:13 am)
I would think if it were a balance issue, you would have felt it more often, like all the time instead of "all of a sudden." It could have been that you lost a wheel weight if that were the case. It could be that your ball joints are bad. There is a history of them being of poor quality. Could be other suspension/steering components. Did it continue to do it after that one time? Maybe go back to that section of road if possible and try to duplicate it. Could be you drove over some weird section of road surface.
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Re: 2005 Liberty Wobble problem [bvcrd]
by tigerkuds
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May 16, 2006 (11:45 am)
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Replying to: bvcrd (May 16, 2006 10:28 am)
It happened on a superhighway and I had been driving for almost 2 hours when it happened. I don't think I hit something bumpy on the road or I would have felt it. And I don't think it's a balance issue. The liberty had no problem whatsoever and I was very satisfied with it until that horrible moment. I even drove it at 80 kph for 3 kilometers to get to the nearest town and didn't notice a thing.
As of yesterday, they tried to duplicate the problem and had it road tested. They were not able to duplicate the problem. They also told me that they can't find anything wrong. I don't know how much they checked though. I told them I won't mind them driving the jeep for 3 hours on the highway at 130 kph. That's because I'm not satisfied that a 10 or 20 minute road test is enough. If they have to drive the vehicle for 1 day at 130 kph I won't mind at all.
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Re: 2005 Liberty Wobble problem [tigerkuds]
by bvcrd
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May 16, 2006 (3:20 pm)
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Replying to: tigerkuds (May 16, 2006 11:45 am)
You could take it to a independent mechanic for a safety inspection. If that passes, there is only one other explanation...........Aliens.
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Re: 2005 Liberty Wobble problem [bvcrd]
by tigerkuds
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May 17, 2006 (8:20 am)
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Replying to: bvcrd (May 16, 2006 3:20 pm)
I thought about that but then on the other hand, I thought dealers are more qualified and knowledgeable with their own products.
Aliens are out of equation. I didn't experience any missing time. 
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Re: 2005 Liberty Wobble problem [tigerkuds]
by bvcrd
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May 17, 2006 (9:05 am)
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Replying to: tigerkuds (May 17, 2006 8:20 am)
It depends on the tech at the dealership. Some are very good, while I have found that some knew less than me about the CRD. Aliens have gotten smarter than they used to be. They now can "bend" time so that it appears to be happening in real time, but in reality, you are several days older than you were.
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Re: 2005 Liberty Wobble problem [tigerkuds]
by onecobra
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May 17, 2006 (5:32 pm)
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Replying to: tigerkuds (May 16, 2006 8:13 am)
I just happen to run across your post, while researching Jeeps.I may be able to help.
I had a similar problem that you described on a new car. My problem did not show up until I had several thousand miles on the tires. When I reached about 75mph, the right front tire [and the car] would start shaking violently... felt & sounded like the tire had come a part[or running over railroad tracks, as you described].I took the car to the dealership and they checked the front end out, including the tire, test drove & could not duplicate.
As soon as I left the dealership, I duplicated the problem at about 75mph. I went to a tire store & had them inspect the inside of the tire. They did not see a belt problem, but I replaced with a new tire. Problem solved. Apparently a belt was seperating at high speeds, and was not visable when static.
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Re: 2005 Liberty Wobble problem [onecobra]
by tigerkuds
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May 18, 2006 (10:59 am)
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Replying to: onecobra (May 17, 2006 5:32 pm)
Thanks for the info. The shop just phoned to tell me that there was a problem with the u-joint and they are replacing it. I'll post more info after I talked to them about the detail.
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Re: 2005 Liberty Wobble problem [tigerkuds]
by lhsmom
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Jun 25, 2006 (4:30 am)
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Replying to: tigerkuds (May 16, 2006 8:13 am)
This week I lost control of my 03'Liberty.Same wobble and ended up in corm field.Towed by flatbed. The left front tire and left front tire turned inward.Dealer said cause was the left front ball joint(replaced in 11/04'under recall).Final est not in yet, but will be costly.Insurance adjuster said would not pay for the "cause" but would pay for damage resulting from the accident.Since it will be over 1500.00 in damage, the ins co is sending an Adjuster out to inspect the vehicle.Has anyone had a similar cituation? What did ins pay? I don't feel safe in this vehicle. I wouldn't put my family back in it. Will be selling it.
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Re: 2005 Liberty Wobble problem [lhsmom]
by lhsmom
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Jul 22, 2006 (3:41 am)
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Replying to: lhsmom (Jun 25, 2006 4:30 am)
7/18/06 finally picked up my 03'Liberty from the dealer. Insurance pd over 3k. Took awhile to get parts. The dealer was to put on a Reconditioned LT Axle Assy but couldn't locate one, they ordered a new one (which I wanted). Not problems so far. Today we are trading it off. I think Jeep should reinburse the insurance company and me. No deal. Premium for insurance went up. The ins adj said because the jeep has 80k of miles and the ball joint assembly has at least 40k (replaced in 2004 under recall)it is considered normal wear! That means another 40k miles they will need to be replaced again!
Getting rid of the piece of crap. To bad though, it was fun to drive.
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