Random death wobble
I took my sway bars off before I went wheelin drove 20+ miles to the spot and it drove great as well on the way home then all of a sudden today when I slow down it feels like the jeep is about to come out from underneath itself but it compley random doesn't happen every time anyone have any ideas?
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From: Seal Beach, CA
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO Straight Six
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/di...-wobble-55021/
Read. And then start inspecting all the components of the steering/suspension system that are listed in this link.
Read. And then start inspecting all the components of the steering/suspension system that are listed in this link.
Originally Posted by dlong83
Just got a chance to take a look and do some more diagnose and it seems to do it more when hitting bump with passenger side tire at about 25-30 mph?
Lift the suspect corner up and slide a pry bar under and see of theres any play. It will clunk noticeably if the joints bad.
Are sway bars back on? Mud caked on rim? All bushings, joints, TRE's have to be solid. They will all contribute to your DW.
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From: Lansing, MI
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
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BUT, if I'm rounding a left hand bend on the highway or something, and my right front tire hits a bump, hold on for dear life.
If I'm rounding a right hand bend, no problem.
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Year: 1997
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Dunno if ya need an aftermarket one or not for this to work, but here's a link to replacement bushings.. http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits...s=20&t_pt=4124
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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"
Year: 1993
Engine: 4.0
Exact same circumstance here. I get a little bit of shimmy at about 45-50 mpg, but it doesn't continue into death wobble.
BUT, if I'm rounding a left hand bend on the highway or something, and my right front tire hits a bump, hold on for dear life.
If I'm rounding a right hand bend, no problem.
BUT, if I'm rounding a left hand bend on the highway or something, and my right front tire hits a bump, hold on for dear life.
If I'm rounding a right hand bend, no problem.


