Any time I hit off centered bumps in the road, and it only happens under 50 MPH. I was thinking a new adjustable track bar to center up the axle, or softer shocks?? The jeep is lifted and has 31" tires.
2006-10-27 09:20:17 · 9 answers · asked by Jonathan P 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Jeep
replace the steering damper shock [mtd sideways] this is the culprit 99% of the time [over the years i have had 3 that the brand new replacements were defective] i have had the best luck with genuine jeep dampers.
the other 1% have had worn out track-bar, pay attention to left side track- bar mount with the taper being worn elliptical the only repair allowed here is replacement of said track bar and new mount.
one last note the tie rod joint at pittman arm seems to get a lot of wear on both xj's and zj's especially when lifted , if you don't have a dropped pittman arm with your lift kit you probably should get one that corresponds with your 3 inch lift.
2006-10-28 00:49:01 · answer #1 · answered by hobbabob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok, check to make sure EVERYthing is tight - steering arms etc. Then get a wheel bal and allignment. not sure it grands need a sye for three inches, but tjs certainly do. the shocks have nothing to do with it. its the front end that death wobbles. if you stamp on the brakes does it stop till the next bump? it should. check to make sure your front end is all tightened. anything you looseded at the install.
Lol scary huh? I heard of one guy who had a dent in his bonnet, got death wobbles so bad that it popped the dent out.
oh, and for gods sake, be careful till its fixed.
have a look at my source address and search under death wobbles
2006-10-27 10:56:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change the Shocks and stuts also adjust the track bar!!! Mind has 35' tire no problems / Lift "Sup" kit will also take care of the Problem!
2006-10-27 09:24:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suspension Steering damper, The best I can suggest is go to old man emu web site. And do a road force tire ballance.
2006-10-27 09:26:42 · answer #4 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cure? As in stop them, me, you, et all, from checking in and seeing what the latest buzz is about? Just for 5 minutes,,, oh look at the time, I've been on here over an hour... 'll just go to another category real quick .....well it's been awhile,,,maybe Ill just check back to PnSer before I turn the computer off to see if I missed anything,,, Oh have I been any help.? I try, really truly I do ! ! ! !
2016-05-22 01:28:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the front suspension was not designed for the big tires, try a steering damper, this is a shock absorber that stops unwanted harmonic left/right wobble. they are fairly cheap to install, some are welded and some are bolt-on, your preference. hope this helps
2006-10-27 11:21:08 · answer #6 · answered by nortonclarkson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not enough info to answer.....DEATH WOBBLE???? do you mean rapid left to right shimmy in steering wheel if so then consider one of two options....A)replace steering gear box. B) center link replacement, at least have it checked out for wear because if it breaks, you lose steering and it could be fatal for you or your passengers or even the unsuspecting motorist riding his HARLEY next to you. GET IT FIXED!!!A>S>A>P>
2006-10-27 09:40:18 · answer #7 · answered by feline 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.kevinsjeepparts.com
this guy knows his stuff about lifting jeeps. I trust his knowledge and any jeep owner that lifts there jeep ( esp grand cherokee ) should as well
2006-10-28 07:46:24 · answer #8 · answered by Christian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
STEERING DAMPER--LOOKS LIKE SHOCK ON STEERING LINKAGES
2006-10-27 21:18:48 · answer #9 · answered by michael_stewart32 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋