PLEASE HELP! 97 Cherokee Sport Stability Problem?

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Feb 18, 2010 | 11:20 PM

uncblue2004

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PLEASE HELP! 97 Cherokee Sport Stability Problem?

I just purchased a 1997 Cherokee Sport. I'm noticing while driving you feel every bump in the road and the steering is a little all over the place. I can keep it straight but it's kinda loose...

Today I was going down a hill and hit some bumps. The rear end started bouncing around and swaying back and forth...I almost wrecked. PLEASE HELP!

Steering stabilizer? Strut bar? What should I check? Thanks!

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Feb 18, 2010 | 11:23 PM

Abovetimberline

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From: Chico,ca

Year: 89

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

How old are the shocks?are the sway bars still attached?

Feb 18, 2010 | 11:29 PM

uncblue2004

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Apparently the shocks and struts are practically brand new. It has a towing package and the previous owner put on towing shocks that can withstand 1,200 lbs before giving. There was a lot of work done to the Jeep so I'm not sure of everything. I guess I should just have it checked out? I'm just a little scared to drive it right now lol

Feb 18, 2010 | 11:35 PM

Abovetimberline

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Year: 89

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It almost sounds like you hit some washboard like on a gravel road,I would take a real good look at it and make sure the bushings are good,swaybars are hooked up,tires are inflated properly,etc.