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Old 04-24-2011, 12:59 PM
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i have a 99 cherokee that i just installed a zone 3 inch lift, transfer case drop, new track bar, and just had a front end alignment yesterday and i still have death wobble, wtf. how do i fix this im getting pretty ticked off and getting to the point if its not fixed im getting rid of it.
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Originally Posted by Ryno198
i have a 99 cherokee that i just installed a zone 3 inch lift, transfer case drop, new track bar, and just had a front end alignment yesterday and i still have death wobble, wtf. how do i fix this im getting pretty ticked off and getting to the point if its not fixed im getting rid of it.
Have you checked your tie rods?
also check the bushings on your lca's
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Swallow your pride, and take it to a reputable shop and have it checked over, so you pay 40/50 bucks, they tell you whats wrong, tell'em you'll bring it back, and then fix it yourself.
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Swallow your pride, and take it to a reputable shop and have it checked over, so you pay 40/50 bucks, they tell you whats wrong, tell'em you'll bring it back, and then fix it yourself.
Exactly what I did, found out a needed a few new parts, fixed them and wobble is gone.
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Originally Posted by garb.man
Swallow your pride, and take it to a reputable shop and have it checked over, so you pay 40/50 bucks, they tell you whats wrong, tell'em you'll bring it back, and then fix it yourself.
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angles could be wrong ball joints could be bad ur trac bar could be wrong juat take her in to the shop
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I had that too, new track bar etc and still had a wobble. get a new steering stabalizer, thats what fixed my problem
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Originally Posted by TOMMYDONE
I had that too, new track bar etc and still had a wobble. get a new steering stabalizer, thats what fixed my problem
All that did was mask the true problem.
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Check your ball joints.
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did you get new arms? control arm bushings will do it, ball joints, my drag link was loose and would make it wobble. tie rod? all common things to check. if they havent been replaced check them good. I could jack up the drivers tire and move it enough to see my drag link was loose
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Originally Posted by OnlyInMyXJ22
All that did was mask the true problem.
not allways true. i changed my balljoints tierods drag links sway bar bushings all upper and lower control arm bushings and both wheel bearings. took it and got the alingnment done. then the death wobble started took it in and all that was wrong was the stearing stablizer shock was bad. replaced it and i was good to go. so not allways are you masking the problem. but still check everthing in the front before you buy the stablizer.
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Originally Posted by OnlyInMyXJ22
All that did was mask the true problem.
been almost 2 years and have not had the problem again. put almost 50,000 miles on it since then.
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Originally Posted by greengoblin
not allways true. i changed my balljoints tierods drag links sway bar bushings all upper and lower control arm bushings and both wheel bearings. took it and got the alingnment done. then the death wobble started took it in and all that was wrong was the stearing stablizer shock was bad. replaced it and i was good to go. so not allways are you masking the problem. but still check everthing in the front before you buy the stablizer.
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been almost 2 years and have not had the problem again. put almost 50,000 miles on it since then.
The stabilizer is there to cover up road imperfections and can cover up other worn out part issues. I've driven without one for 4 years, no problems...to each their own.
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Originally Posted by greengoblin
not allways true. i changed my balljoints tierods drag links sway bar bushings all upper and lower control arm bushings and both wheel bearings. took it and got the alingnment done. then the death wobble started took it in and all that was wrong was the stearing stablizer shock was bad. replaced it and i was good to go. so not allways are you masking the problem. but still check everthing in the front before you buy the stablizer.
you do know some guys have NO death wobble and NO stabilizer?
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Either your using the wrong pitman arm for the lift, your steering gear box is worn or your steering wheel shaft U-joint is worn or a combination of all of these.


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