Bad death wobble

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Jun 18, 2015 | 08:08 PM

That_one_4.0

Thread Starter

Newbie

Joined: Jun 2015

Posts: 4

Likes: 0

Model: Cherokee

Bad death wobble

Hey guys and gals, I have a 96 jeep cherokee xj and i can't go over 35 without it trying to shake me off the road. This is my everyday driver and i need to find out what's wrong and quick! Thanks!

Jun 18, 2015 | 08:25 PM

93XJeeper

CF Veteran

Joined: Feb 2015

Posts: 1,528

Likes: 2

From: North Carolina

Year: 1993

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Lift the front two tires off the ground so they are floating. Check steering components for play and check track bar for looseness. Makes sure bushings are not to worn out and replace what is needed.

Jun 18, 2015 | 09:20 PM

That_one_4.0

Thread Starter

Newbie

Joined: Jun 2015

Posts: 4

Likes: 0

Model: Cherokee

Would bearings cause the problem as well?

Jun 18, 2015 | 09:23 PM

Larry's XJ

Senior Member

Joined: Nov 2013

Posts: 773

Likes: 1

From: Lapeer, Murder Mitten

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

Was this sudden?

On my son's track bar bolt loosened and wobbled out hole. Even if bolt was tight would still DW

Jun 18, 2015 | 11:07 PM

93XJeeper

CF Veteran

Joined: Feb 2015

Posts: 1,528

Likes: 2

From: North Carolina

Year: 1993

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by That_one_4.0

Would bearings cause the problem as well?

yea, check ball joints as well

Jun 20, 2015 | 11:14 AM

LaredoBucket

Seasoned Member

Joined: Jul 2009

Posts: 306

Likes: 0

From: Los Angeles

Year: 1992

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by That_one_4.0

Hey guys and gals, I have a 96 jeep cherokee xj and i can't go over 35 without it trying to shake me off the road. This is my everyday driver and i need to find out what's wrong and quick! Thanks!

Are your tires balanced? Have you done any recent work to the front end?