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Replying to: jim225 (Nov 18, 2008 9:29 pm)
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Replying to: cbrandtw (Nov 19, 2008 9:19 pm) Consider: 1. Control arm bushings - if they are worn, you may get play in the axle. 2. Tie rod ends - ensure greased, intact, and no lateral movement (may have some rotation due to the joint type). 3. Track bar - check BOTH ends (frame and axle) 4. CV joints - jack tire up and check for motion top to bottom /\ kinda thing. 5. Draglink/tie rod. make sure that connection is secure as well. If the problem has cropped up, you should also ensure your tires are properly balanced and have even wear. IF you replace the steering stabilizer/dampener, I'd suggest at least getting a good aftermarket one, like Old Man Emu or something. That stock unit is so so. That will be my next acquisition. As an FYI, I'm on 33" tires with NO death wobble at all. Aftermarket track bar (JKS), and a Grand Cherokee tie rod (stronger). I did swap out my control arms back in August to newer, unbent ones. I did notice my trackbar loose at one point, but the only issue I had from it was loose/sloppy steering. If you look at this pic, you can see the primary components for the front suspension. Any of those points being loose can create havoc.  -Paul
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Replying to: erickpl (Nov 20, 2008 6:54 am) I have a 98 Jeep and i think I might have it. It wobbles violently every once in a while when going 40-50 mph until I reduce speed to about 20mph. There is no indication when it is going to happen. Also, I just bought rims off an '08 Jeep X Unlimited and I want to make sure that the bolt pattern on the new jeeps are 5 x 5. I want to get the right wheel adapters to make them fit on my '98. thanks
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I just bought 17" rims with Goodyear Wrangler 255/17R tires. will they fit under my 98 Jeep with out a lift? I know I will have to get wheel adapters for the 5X5 bolt pattern but I am afraid it will rub the flares. Any help would be appreciated -Tom
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Replying to: tomnlaurel (Nov 20, 2008 5:18 pm) And it sounds like you have Death Wobble too. I'd fix THAT before changing your wheel configuration. -Paul |
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Replying to: tomnlaurel (Nov 20, 2008 11:26 am) It's an uncontrollable shaking of the whole vehicle which originates from the front end. You are unable to stop the vehicle from changing lanes and you'll invariably end up in the median or the ditch (or even the E.R.  ). It's scary, your life flashes before your eyes, and it carries a very real threat of an accident, hence the term 'death wobble'. It's not just a bad vibration or shake, and accelerating, braking, or decelerating won't make it go away. Thankfully it's also very rare, though it happens enough to be a recognized phenomenon, and most commonly occurs in Wranglers and Dodge Rams. If you were to experience it or observe it happen to another vehicle I doubt you'd ever forget it!
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Replying to: mac24 (Nov 21, 2008 6:28 am) but i would spend the 300 dollars and replace the front bearings a front stabilizer shock wont help you it is for off road and to keep the stering from breaking your arm when you put the front tire in a bind or hit something.
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Replying to: rself (Nov 24, 2008 9:13 pm) |
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Replying to: soph321 (Aug 09, 2007 3:42 pm)
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