Sometimes when I am driving if I hit a bump the wheels will kick and the car will vibrate violently. Is this the steering stabelizer or am I overlooking something else. I have replaced the stabelizer several times but it only fixes the problem for about 2 or 3 months. What should I do?
2007-04-10 07:07:01 · 9 answers · asked by slickrickthecrusader 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Jeep
It does the Death Shake! I have tried replacing the steering stabelizer. It still does it and I am running stock rims, standard sized tires, and no lift. Please someone tell me the cure for the death shake. It scares the piss out of me!
2007-04-10 07:20:10 · update #1
The best steering dampers for your prob is an Old Man Emu one. Check out automotiveforums.com and search death wobble. Pulled this off of there:
Death wobble is typically caused by
A) Out of balance tires or out of round wheels.
B) Loose track bar.
C) Worn front-end joints. (tie rod ends, track bar, ball joints, etc)
D) Bad alignment.
E) Bad caster angle.
F) Bad steering stabilizer.
2007-04-10 08:40:22 · answer #1 · answered by Brainyass 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Brainyass is right on. Check all the rubber bushings in the front end (there are 16, track bar [2], control arms [8], sway bar [6]). After that check your shocks. Then make sure your steering is still tight and doesn't have slop in the system. If all the above checks out start looking for cracking welds at all the suspension connection points.
2007-04-10 09:42:55 · answer #2 · answered by jeepnuk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm willing to bet that your track bar is shot. Its the bar that goes from your frame to the front axle housing.
Look up the term "Death Wobble" on the internet.
Very common problem with Dodge and Jeep 4 wheel drive solid axle front ends. I put 4 in my Ram over 10 years and 110,000 miles. It only has to have a little play in it to cause this problem.
2007-04-10 11:18:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like some ball joints in the steering system are bad. I had that problem on my 96 grand cherokee, and after replacing the stabilizer bar links, and the ball joints its quit doing that. I suggest you have the ball joints checked as they're most likely the culprit, and causing the stabilizers to wear prematurely.
2007-04-10 16:35:53 · answer #4 · answered by Bill S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ahh, the old death wobble...people used to ask if my JEEP was safe to drive...my friends thought I was loosing control! Unbalanced wheels did it once, bad ball joints caused it again, track bar, and wheel bearings went out, and caused this too. If it is wheel bearings...fix ASAP...because it is a true death wobble! Normally an overhaul of bushings and ball joints will cure the dreaded wobble.
2007-04-10 20:23:34 · answer #5 · answered by waker_me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its your skill guidance. you are able to desire to have it checked. have you ever had to force a vehicle with out skill guidance? Its sooo frustrating to show the wheel and it incredibly sucks. Have it looked at. Thats my wager in any case.
2016-12-08 23:21:37 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get rid of it, Cherokees are known for not having the best steering system because of the live axle in front. Get an SUV that has independent front suspension.
2007-04-10 07:18:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Have you ever changed the shocks!
Look at the front tires, if they look "chopped" your shocs are bad.
2007-04-10 08:11:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have replaced it without the problem being solved, perhaps it's time you have it looked at professionally and fixed right.
2007-04-10 07:11:14 · answer #9 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋