Death Wobble Fix!
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
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From: Placerville, CA
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Inline 6
I purchased the jeep about two months ago (33's on 4.5" RC lift) and have not done any offroading to date. I had the wobble issue around 45-50, (33's on 4.5" RC lift) so I got the tires balanced and rotated. The wobble got 10 times worse between 45-55. I verified all tires pressures and in doing that, I had a lot of moisture come out the front left valve stem.
Next morning I checked tightness on all the steering components and found the steering stabilizer loose. Once tightened I took it back to the shop that did the rotation to see about an alignment it drove noticeably better, but wobble was still there.
I had the shop check the tire with the moisture and they found about half a gallon of water in the tire.
I learned that 3 pounds of water in a rear tire will give you wobble at 45-55 and is manageable. That same amount transferred to the front will freaking just about kill you.
The Mule drives like a Caddy now, I even hit 80 on the interstate just to see if she would get there. I have a totally new Jeep!
Next morning I checked tightness on all the steering components and found the steering stabilizer loose. Once tightened I took it back to the shop that did the rotation to see about an alignment it drove noticeably better, but wobble was still there.
I had the shop check the tire with the moisture and they found about half a gallon of water in the tire.
I learned that 3 pounds of water in a rear tire will give you wobble at 45-55 and is manageable. That same amount transferred to the front will freaking just about kill you.
The Mule drives like a Caddy now, I even hit 80 on the interstate just to see if she would get there. I have a totally new Jeep!
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From: Central Valley, CA
Year: 1998 Limited
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 242 I6 4.0L
Hey guys so I found out one of the bushings on my front shocks was completely shot. I replaced it and it seemed to make the wobble go away. Any opinions on this?
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From: Placerville, CA
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Inline 6
Heres why I think that fixed it for you. When the bushing is there, its a very tight fit where it connects to the mount on the axle...without it there, there is room for the shock to bounce around freely though still connected to the mount. I had the same issue with my right front shock a while back. Put in a new bushing and the DW went away...Im not good with words, but I hope that answered it for ya
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From: spokane valley, wa
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I had dw pretty good. Fixed it by replacing all tie rod ends, steering stabalizer, track bar, shock, tire rotation and alignment... not sure which one part fixed it but drives smooth as ever.
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