Modified XJ Cherokee Tech XJ (84-01)
All modified tech questions. If it modifies your XJ beyond stock parts ask it here.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Severe death wobble!?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 21, 2013 | 07:19 AM
  #1  
94xjman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: Allentown PA
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default Severe death wobble!?

hey guys hows it going, so last night i was at a buddys house and we went wheeling up the road from his house, needless to say i sunk the jeep to the frame. winched my self out and continued on my way, once we got up out of the woods and onto the road, when i get it up to 35-40 mph it shakes like hell. the faster i go the worse it gets. i did notice my track bar has a little bit of slop in it jiggling from front of the jeep to the rear on the bolt on the axle. before going wheeling, i would only get this when i would be doing 75-80 and hit a huge pothole or big bump in the road.

can someone give suggestions to what this could be?
i have a 4.5" RC lift with stock track bar and steering stabilizer.
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2013 | 07:43 AM
  #2  
peep's Avatar
CF Veteran
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,150
Likes: 12
From: Ontario, Canada
Year: 1989 Laredo
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L 6 Renix
Default From Mud to Wobble

Look 1st to mud in your rims and tires throwing the balance off. 2nd to removing play in the track bar. Look for mud in the axle tubes, did anything get bent in the steering systems while winching. Do you have a bit of toe in, need about 1/16th toe in. What shape is the front driveshaft universals in. Is your double cardigan joint packed with mud?If your track bar is stock with 4.5" lift, you may need to relocate the mount hole down at the axle, you can redrill about 3/4" to the driver side.
By the way, nice XJ.
Attached Thumbnails Severe death wobble!?-img_0108.jpg   Severe death wobble!?-tb-moved.jpg   Severe death wobble!?-tb-shift.jpg  
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2013 | 09:44 AM
  #3  
94xjman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: Allentown PA
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Okay my track bar is bad I'm ordering a new one. Also Sway bar bushings and a new steering stabilizer shock. Everything else on the front end looks good.
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2013 | 10:30 AM
  #4  
elkwagn's Avatar
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 262
Likes: 1
From: Montana
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

x2 on the checking for mud in wheels etc., I had a 98 that had DW terrible, and I aligned it and re-balanced the wheels and it was gone, my 99 had it also at about 40mph but it would go away if I sped up. Turns out the frame was cracked behind the steering box allowing for flex. Plated the frame on both sides with 3/16 in. clear past springs and built a steering box brace and problem was solved.
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2013 | 10:51 AM
  #5  
94xjman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: Allentown PA
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

i know there is mud in the wheels but its very minimal, this was where and how i was stuck..
Attached Thumbnails Severe death wobble!?-img_20130420_224847.jpg   Severe death wobble!?-img_20130420_225011.jpg  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ROCKRIDGE 4WD
Vendor Showcase
1
Dec 22, 2018 09:49 AM
Cherokee_of_Tennessee
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
4
Sep 30, 2015 12:10 PM
Morris4x4Center
Vendor Showcase
0
Sep 29, 2015 12:21 PM
sbc003
Introductions
2
Sep 27, 2015 11:13 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:45 AM.