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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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I get death wobbles terrible last few weeks between 35 and 50 mph, when i have passengers it dont happen at all. But when jeeps empty its terrible! Some days it dont happen at all others it happens every few minutes, everythings tight and idk what else to check. Any thoughts on what else to check?

92 laredo 4.0 2wd 4.5" rc lift.
Old Dec 9, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by FDON
I get death wobbles terrible last few weeks between 35 and 50 mph, when i have passengers it dont happen at all. But when jeeps empty its terrible! Some days it dont happen at all others it happens every few minutes, everythings tight and idk what else to check. Any thoughts on what else to check?

92 laredo 4.0 2wd 4.5" rc lift.
Did you get an alignment when you lifted it?
Old Dec 9, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1

Did you get an alignment when you lifted it?
I guess you're supposed to?
Old Dec 9, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101

I guess you're supposed to?
Yes you better do it soon or your tires will look like mine.
Old Dec 9, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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And itll fix DW?
Old Dec 9, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
And itll fix DW?
It could
Old Dec 9, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
And itll fix DW?
It will definantly help. I only have a little wheel wobble at 65 that goes away at 68 now, I used to get full on DEATH WOBBLE above 55 before i got it aligned.
Old Dec 9, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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Good to know. Iv never had an alignment done. What does it usually cost?
Old Dec 9, 2012 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
Good to know. Iv never had an alignment done. What does it usually cost?
$60 at tire world for me
Old Dec 9, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
Good to know. Iv never had an alignment done. What does it usually cost?
Originally Posted by my89xj

$60 at tire world for me
Like he says, about 60 bucks, if your short on cash you can do an alignment yourself with a tape measure. You will just need to adjust toe in. I'm sure you can find info on it here somewhere.
Old Dec 9, 2012 | 09:05 PM
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I made a vow to never take my jeep to a shop lol but I think I might just do it this time
Old Dec 9, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by zombie jeep101
I made a vow to never take my jeep to a shop lol but I think I might just do it this time
Take it to the right shop. If I ever take mine to the shop I only take it to that shop, I trust them.
Old Dec 9, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by my89xj

Take it to the right shop. If I ever take mine to the shop I only take it to that shop, I trust them.
Yo dawg I heard you like shops....
Old Dec 9, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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I have a stock 1999 cherokee sport and I only get 13.5 mpg, this can't be right! Someone help
Old Dec 9, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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Iv never been to a shop, I do EVERYTHING in my drive way. Lift, head, etc... Any recommended?



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