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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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well i have dw first off from 0 -5mph it pulls the the left on take off 2nd when braking from over 35 down to 35 mph the wobble is there. 3rd my brake rotor look good the only problem is a groove in the drivers side. i have new bearing in both sides as well as a black diamond stabilizer to just be able to drive it. with the old stabilizer soon as i hit anything above 35 it shook. i know my front end isnt aligned also my track bar is just a tiny bit lose where it connects at the frame. thought it would help if i was detailed 92 jeep cherokee 2wd 31 10.50 15 tires somewhere between 2 and 3.5 inches of lift
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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Your track bar is a tiny bit loose where it mounts to the frame?!?!

That is a huge part of your problem right there, if not your complete problem. Your track bar has got to be tight and torqued to OEM specs at the frame mount and axle mount or your going to have problems like this.
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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Adding a beefier stabilizer can help ease death wobble a bit but in all reality it is just a band aid fix. There is often a bigger underlying cause to your problem. I'm with BuckB91XJ, I think you should work on getting that tracbar tightened up and see how it drives then. If your front end isn't aligned then you should do that as well as it could also be the source of your DW. Another thing to consider is tire balance as it can cause DW too, so it wouldn't hurt to have them balanced as well. When it comes to death wobble you really just have to cover all your bases and make sure your steering and front suspension parts are all in good working order.
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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While you're under there fixing your track bar, check out your entire steering system as well, looking for loose or worn tie rod ends, ball joints, etc. I have even heard from one guy that his main shaft came loose inside the steering box causing death Wobble. You really do need to check the basics, too, like proper wheel balancing and front end alignment.
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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i tightened it down to specs everything else is tight also that fixed one problem i have when i turned the when it would pop at a certain point. hey what should i expect to pay for alignment and balancing.
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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depends on where you go. im saying anywhere from like 65-100 but i live in nebaska tho
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 02:50 PM
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I believe balancing is typically 8-10 bones per wheel and an alignment can run as much as 30-40. Usually you can find one of the big name tire places having a special deal on alignments. Everytime I've ever bought tires from a shop they always throw in free balancing for the life of the tires.
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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Welcome Milton.. Hopefully you will find a better answer on this forum rather than where you posted this problem previously.

I agree the track bar was part of the problem, but an alignment may help as well. Are the tires balanced and have the same/similar amount of tread?

I had wobble even after rebuilding the steering, but I had my spare on the front with a worn tire on the other side. After I took the spare off and put the correct tire back on, the wobble has practically disappeared. I also plan on replacing the trackbar and control arms, just to be on the safe side.

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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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How bad is swapping out the trackbar? I need to fix my wobbles, and I'm getting that pop sound when I turn as well.
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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there are 2 bolts the one on the frame is irrating to get to but not impossible it wouldn't be hard im going put a adjustable one on next month
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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Ball joints, TREs, all steering joints, sector shaft slop, tires out of balance, tires unevenly worn, the list is pretty long when it comes to DW causes. Sorry I'm dealing with it as well. Mine is just caused by everthing I just listed....AWESOME!! You have to have a buddy help you check the BJs. Jack one wheel up at a time, and place a LARGE pry bar, pipe, or some other emplement of destruction under the tire that's in the air and try to lift it. Look at the knuckle to spindle "joints" and if you se ANY slack there bunk!! HTH!!
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