Front end Wobbling. 1998 Grand Cherokee Limited

zjbednorz · 10-25-2009, 12:18 PM

I'll get straight to the point, when I make a sharp turn my whole front end 'wobbles'. It is especially bad when making a sharp turn while reversing. This only happens when I turn my tires close to the max they will turn. I'm pretty sure it has something to do with the front suspension but don't know what specifically..

Kazman · 10-25-2009, 01:24 PM

Are your front tires wearing even?? My 98 ZJ did was doing the same thing, took it for an alignment,and it was pretty much gone. With bigger tires and turning to the max, most 4x4 will do this a little bit. The only other thing I can think of is you stuck in 4WD???

BTW what size lift and tires do you have? Look pretty good from your Avatar.

zjbednorz · 10-25-2009, 02:01 PM

My tires are pretty much new so I don't think that's the problem. It's a quadratrac so it's AWD. That eases my worries that most 4x4's do this. I was afraid something in my suspension was messed up.

The tires and lift are in my signature down below

Jeepjunky · 10-25-2009, 03:04 PM

it could be ur front track bar cuz my 93 zj laredo is doin the same thing and the guy i bought it from said it was a cheap and easy fix. cost around $65.00

Kazman · 10-25-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by zjbednorz

My tires are pretty much new so I don't think that's the problem. It's a quadratrac so it's AWD. That eases my worries that most 4x4's do this. I was afraid something in my suspension was messed up.

The tires and lift are in my signature down below

No matter what, you should always check things out, just to be safe/sure. Anyone could tell you many different things, but we are not there to see the actual truck doing what you are describing. I would still have things checked just to be sure. Like I said mine was doing it alot and I needed an alignment. My front end was all adjusted and checked over when the alignment was done.

zjbednorz · 10-25-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeepjunky

it could be ur front track bar cuz my 93 zj laredo is doin the same thing and the guy i bought it from said it was a cheap and easy fix. cost around $65.00

Alright thanks, I'll look for it

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Originally Posted by Kazman

No matter what, you should always check things out, just to be safe/sure. Anyone could tell you many different things, but we are not there to see the actual truck doing what you are describing. I would still have things checked just to be sure. Like I said mine was doing it alot and I needed an alignment. My front end was all adjusted and checked over when the alignment was done.

Okay thanks, I'm thinking about taking it in for one since it's been awhile, plus I've put these new tires on since.

I was driving it just a while ago and the wobble had lessened considerably. I did nothing to try to fix it. It's been on and off for a while

bbbngowc · 10-27-2009, 06:36 PM

I have the same vehicle and mine been doing that from the time I got it. It has something to do with the AWD. Never been a concern for me. I've gotten a few wheel alignments and it still does the same thing. Changed tires and all front suspension parts and it still does the same thing.

nationskater28 · 10-27-2009, 10:20 PM

mine dose this in reverse on sharp turns. my dad said its just the 4wd. so im guessing thats what it is

10-25-2009, 12:18 PM	#1
zjbednorz Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 105 My Photos 1998 Grand Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Grand Cherokee Engine: 5.2L V8 Transmission: Stock: 44RE: 4 sd. automatic transmission Transfer Case: Stock: NP249 QuadraTrac Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Dana 44a Tires: 33 x 12.50 Goodyear Wrangler MT/R Lift Specifications: 4 1/2" Rough Country ZJ Lift Misc Accessories: Prerunner Front Bumper w/ Stinger, light bar with 4 lights, herculined side panels	Front end Wobbling. 1998 Grand Cherokee Limited I'll get straight to the point, when I make a sharp turn my whole front end 'wobbles'. It is especially bad when making a sharp turn while reversing. This only happens when I turn my tires close to the max they will turn. I'm pretty sure it has something to do with the front suspension but don't know what specifically.. __________________ 1998 Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2L V8, 4 1/2" Rough Country ZJ lift, 33x12.5 Goodyear MT/Rs with 15x8" Pro Comp Series 52 with 3.75" backspacing, Aftermarket Exhaust, Light bar with 4 lights, 1800 watt Punch 601s Rocksford Fosgate Amp with two 12"s

10-25-2009, 01:24 PM	#2
Kazman Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 60 My Photos 1998 Grand Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Grand Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Tires: 30.5x9.5x15 BFG	Are your front tires wearing even?? My 98 ZJ did was doing the same thing, took it for an alignment,and it was pretty much gone. With bigger tires and turning to the max, most 4x4 will do this a little bit. The only other thing I can think of is you stuck in 4WD??? BTW what size lift and tires do you have? Look pretty good from your Avatar. __________________ 98 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L 96 Grand Cherokee Limited V8 85 Monte Carlo SS 355 FI Street/Strip

10-25-2009, 02:01 PM	#3
zjbednorz Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 105 My Photos 1998 Grand Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Grand Cherokee Engine: 5.2L V8 Transmission: Stock: 44RE: 4 sd. automatic transmission Transfer Case: Stock: NP249 QuadraTrac Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Dana 44a Tires: 33 x 12.50 Goodyear Wrangler MT/R Lift Specifications: 4 1/2" Rough Country ZJ Lift Misc Accessories: Prerunner Front Bumper w/ Stinger, light bar with 4 lights, herculined side panels	My tires are pretty much new so I don't think that's the problem. It's a quadratrac so it's AWD. That eases my worries that most 4x4's do this. I was afraid something in my suspension was messed up. The tires and lift are in my signature down below __________________ 1998 Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2L V8, 4 1/2" Rough Country ZJ lift, 33x12.5 Goodyear MT/Rs with 15x8" Pro Comp Series 52 with 3.75" backspacing, Aftermarket Exhaust, Light bar with 4 lights, 1800 watt Punch 601s Rocksford Fosgate Amp with two 12"s

10-27-2009, 10:20 PM	#8
nationskater28 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 139 My Photos 1997 Grand Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Grand Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP249 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Dana 35 Tires: soft 8's with 32/11.5/r15 bfg Lift Specifications: 4.5 in rc lift Misc Accessories: rustys air tube w/ k&n filter, westin pushbar, pilot foglights	mine dose this in reverse on sharp turns. my dad said its just the 4wd. so im guessing thats what it is __________________ ▄▄▄ =====@@@@ //___l__,\____\,_ l_---\___l---[]IIIIII[] (•)_)--o(•)_)--O-)_) 97 ZJ Project Swindle http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/swindle-34275/

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10-25-2009, 03:04 PM	#4
Jeepjunky Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: eagle River, WI Posts: 183 My Photos 1993 Grand Cherokee Year: 1993 Model: Grand Cherokee Engine: I6 40L Transmission: Automatic Transfer Case: NP 249 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Dana 35 Tires: stock Lift Specifications: 4" RC..... soon :)	it could be ur front track bar cuz my 93 zj laredo is doin the same thing and the guy i bought it from said it was a cheap and easy fix. cost around $65.00

10-27-2009, 06:36 PM	#7
bbbngowc Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 88 My Photos	I have the same vehicle and mine been doing that from the time I got it. It has something to do with the AWD. Never been a concern for me. I've gotten a few wheel alignments and it still does the same thing. Changed tires and all front suspension parts and it still does the same thing.

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