A 99 jeep grand cherokee with 20 inch rims. Lately when I hit any sort of bump at more than 25 mph the jeep startes shaking uncontrollably side to side. You have to stop completely to get it to stop. What could be wrong? Is it the tie rod or just the low profile tires? Need help
2006-08-04 03:41:00 · 14 answers · asked by mystratz 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
what you have is a bad idler arm,,it helps control the steering for the vehicle when you go over a bump when it gets worn the jeep will wobble like you described,,if you notice ,,you can let off the gas,,and it will go away a little,,it is a serious matter and needs to be repaired as soon as possible,,it can cause an accident,,there is also a shock on the front of the steering that help,s control this check it also,,it may be bad too,,be very care full when driving this vehicle,,it can cause you to loose control of it,,i am a mechanic,,so i have seen a few of these go bad,,i hope this help,s.
2006-08-04 03:56:39 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello me fellow enthusiast with the Jeep shakes.
The best way to diagnose the problem is to have another Jeep owner drive it. Check in your local area for an off road club and drive out to visit. The chances are very good that one of the driver enthusiasts will be willing to take your vehicle for a test drive. If the driver does not find the problem there will be many others who want to help by diagnosing what is wrong. They will enjoy helping,.
Now all you have to do is pay for parts and repairs. I would be surprised if someone there didn't want to help you complete the job.
So the fun in the sun
Means you don't have to run.
Mr Jeep gets some repair
And you're not worse for wear.
2006-08-04 03:58:36 · answer #2 · answered by awaken_now 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with the motor idling lightly put your foot on the bake pedal just enough for it to go down, when you feel it going harder ease the pressure for a few second then reapply light pressure. If the pedal falls away under the light pressure it is a faulty brake master cylinder. If the servo/booster is faulty the pedal will always be rock hard and hardly stop the car - you have said neither of those faults. The click and brake warning light are both telling me it's the brake master cylinder, get it overhauled or better still replace it and re bleed the brake system.
2016-03-26 22:53:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a problem with your shock absorbers. They are supposed to dampen the jolts your suspension system takes, and when they are not working, the action of the springs will bounce until they naturally dampen out. Check to see if you broke a connection or replace the shocks all together.
2006-08-04 04:05:04 · answer #4 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Got to be the tires - my Jeep is an 02 with the factory tires and no problems.
2006-08-04 03:43:42 · answer #5 · answered by M S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it has a weak or leaking steering shock on it, it could cause this or possibly the tires. Check it out with your mechanic.
2006-08-04 03:47:34 · answer #6 · answered by northern_lady_2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you didn't mention altering the suspension so I assume that the suspension is stock. My question is what quality of metal was used in the rum construction? Check your rims for cracks.
2006-08-04 04:15:08 · answer #7 · answered by a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gosh people.... it could be a number of things. the most common is going to be ither an idler arm or a wheel bearing
2006-08-04 03:49:42 · answer #8 · answered by swanky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try getting an anti sway bar kit. if you have to bouncy of shocks this might also be the problem but i wuld buy an anti sway bar first
2006-08-04 03:44:31 · answer #9 · answered by rocknrollskwurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When mine did that it was the drive shaft, we overlooked it until it snapped on us on the interstate, you might have that checked.
2006-08-04 03:45:04 · answer #10 · answered by Casey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋