I have a 93 Jeep GC (4x4-AWD-318-Dana 30 front) with a bad Death Wobble when I hit a uneven spot in the road. Normally happens when I'm going about 45mph or above. I just recently got a 4.5" susp. lift (professional done) and new tires(31x10.5) as well as a new stablelizer shock. I was told the alinement after the lift would fix the problem. But it has not.
I would prefer only answers from persons that have had this problem or mech's.
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2006-07-30 08:06:37 · 6 answers · asked by armytao2k3 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
death wobble is caused by a worn track bar.
replace that and your problems will be solved.
FYI there isnt an idler arm on the JGC, just the pitman arm, drag link and tierod.
the JGC has the same front suspension design as the Rams, and i have had DW, i actually have a custom made trackbar that uses a heims joint at the frame end instead of the ball joint. i need to replace the heims once a year or my frontend wobbles like crazy anytime i either hit a bump or at speed.
the steering stabilizer isnt needed, and actually its more of a bandaid for loose steering components then anything, im running 37" Goodyear MTRs and its been 3 years since ive had a stabilzier on the truck.
2006-07-30 15:20:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generaly a wobble like that is an indication of worn, or weak bushings, loose or worn steering linkage, and\or out of ballance tires\wheels.
The stabilizer is more for controling forced speed steer. If you are four wheeling and hit a stump, big rock, or log, it keeps the streering wheel from breaking your thumbs from the steering wheel being "forced" to turn at high speed.
Jack up the front end so the wheels are off the ground and steering wheel is locked or tied in possition.
Have your friend, (while you're under the vehicle watching the linkage) move the front wheel back and fourth quickly. You should be able to see or feel what portion of the steering is in need of repair by the evident movement and lack there-of.
2006-07-30 15:35:51 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either the steering stabilizer is inadequate or you have some worn suspension parts somewhere. When the alignment was done, the shop should have checked for worn parts, but sometimes they will over look some things. Check the idler arm, ball joints and other parts that didn't come with the lift. Replacing any bushings that didn't come with the kit with polyurethane ones will help also.
2006-07-30 15:24:36 · answer #3 · answered by crazytrain_23_78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The stabilizer link shock that was added may not be strong enough to stabilze the front end if possible try adding another shock. Also check your tire load range rating if its B or C the sidewall of the tire may not be strong enough to handle the weight shift. I suggest a load range D or E described as 4 ply B 6 ply C 8 ply D and 10 ply E. Good luck.
2006-07-30 15:16:38 · answer #4 · answered by rookie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I`ve seen this prob.on a lot of ford 4X4 trucksI`ve found the track arm bushings to be bad this is the Bar that runs from the axel to the frame rail this is a constant prob. on lifted vehicles I`ve changed the bushings too nylon and I have used "HIME"joint on custom made rods there is no coushion on the solid ends mainley for off-road use
2006-07-30 15:14:56 · answer #5 · answered by me too 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably a bad idler arm or it needs a bigger or more steering stabilizers!
2006-07-30 15:11:00 · answer #6 · answered by sorrells316 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋