Shaking Problem at Higher Speeds??
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Shaking Problem at Higher Speeds??
I just recently bought a 95 xj sport and have been getting more used to it's handling. Well when i get it up above 50 and hit a rough patch--like many Wisconsin roads-- the front end starts to shake and the only way to stop the shaking is to hit the brake. So I have been taking back roads. What could be causing this problem. I'm going to go put it on the lift and take a good look. I just want some ideas before I put in my 2 cents. Thanks
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You are experiencing the dreaded death wobble my friend. Could be a number of causes. Tie rod ends, ball joints, steering stabilizer, bad brakes, and the list goes on. Do you have a lift on your jeep? Has it been properly aligned? First thing I would check is alignment then move to the TRE's and ball joints. I have had mine for a year and am still chasing down the cause. I am about to change out my TRE's and ball joints. This should fix mine because i have already changed or fixed everything else.
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The front end is bad. Ball joints, bushings, so forth and so on. Need to replace all the worn stuff. Mine shakes between 50 and 55, that's it. Its only a small vibration but if yours is bad I would defiantly get it up on the lift and start checking everything. But sounds like you know that...
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well I just took a look and I noticed that the front left sway bar connection is broken...I don't know if this is the problem or a product of the problem
oh and there is no lift... yet
oh and there is no lift... yet
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The problem tends to be tire balance at 50 to 55. If it goes away after 55 then that is most likely your problem. When i have my tires rebalanced i ask the shop to make sure that they get the fronts perfect as this has been something that i have dealt with for years. Hope this helps
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The problem tends to be tire balance at 50 to 55. If it goes away after 55 then that is most likely your problem. When i have my tires rebalanced i ask the shop to make sure that they get the fronts perfect as this has been something that i have dealt with for years. Hope this helps
It does. I was suspect of wheel balance. Thanks for the tip.
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Track bar would be what i would check! Bolt at bottom can be just a bit loose and cause DW. if its loose you can try to tighten it ,but in my experience its time for a new one. The upper end is a bit harder to decide if its bad or not, it can be moved and still be good or bad. not easy to decide- but if its really easy to move than its probably ready to be replaced!
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oh and i notices after the last time i took it out on the trail i get a popping sound when i the vehicle uses a lot of suspension. Could this just be the sway bar hitting the connection?
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sounds right! Good luck with your new task. Swaybar links are easy unless you live in the rustbelt