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Help! I have a 95 Grand Cherokee Ltd w/5.2 v8. Full time 4WD. I started getting a couple of episodes of death wobble. I replaced, in order, tie rods and ends, front track bar, front ball joints, lower front control arms, back upper and lower control arms, back track bar, front and back sway bar...

I have searched and can't seem to find info on my particular case. First off, I have a 2003 WJ. Nearly everything has been replaced up front, some things multiple times, 3" lift with 2" leveling kit all around, recently had tires balanced and an alignment done. Nearly everything has been...

New to the Northern California area and looking for a shop that someone recommends to do some front end work on 2014 JKU Rubicon. In the beginning stages of the dreaded Death Wobble.

Ok so I’m stumped. So I bought a Zj and I lifted it 3in. I changed the all steering components. And track bar. I know there can be death wobble but hear me out. Can there be death wobble when all wheels are jacked up? I never knew I had this problem until I took it on the highway. . I’m driving...

I sure hope you understand what I'm about to say. So death wobble, maybe mostly be unparalleled track bar and steering bar and uneven lengths to boot. We will go with that one for now. I totally understand how when the jeep is compressed downwards the misaligned bars will cause the front...

I need help! My 2004 WJ was at the end of it's life and I really liked that series. Therefore, rather than buying newer, I picked up a 2001 WJ that was very well maintained, with much lower miles and wear than mine. However, the pervious owner piecemealed a 2.5" lift on it that makes it...

I have a 00 WJ laredo 4.0L with an IRO 4" short arm lift with IRO adjustable upper control arms as well. Just got the thing aligned, shop says I need adjustable ball joints to fix the camber. Both before and after the alignment, hitting any harsh manhole or bump at speeds starting at only just...

Hi there, Not sure how to start a new thread so, I'm gonna tag along this one if its cool. Long story short: Been chasing death wobble. See video tests here : youtu.be/4wJhSuMnH4M Here are the things I did, in this order: 1) Replaced steering damper in NY and drove it to TX. It literally...

Hello all, I have recently purchased a 2005 TJ for my first jeep and am thrilled to upgrade and make it into a beast but before I do I have to figure out why I am experiencing this death wobble. I purchased this manual jeep in august from its original owner and it's all stock sitting on 31s. The...

Hello all! First off let me get some stuff out of the way. I know there is a thread for death wobble, I'm having a very odd case of death wobble so I wanted to start another discussion. Id also like everyone to know that i definitley know the difference between death wobble and shimmies and...

Jeep has had a bit of death wobble. Changed all four ball joints, and this is what the new ball joints look like. Drivers side has about 1/4" more gap between the knuckle and the inner C than does the passenger side. Is this a bent C, and if so, can I fix it? Note, I have over 200,000 miles...

I wanna buy death wobble jeep in an old condition. Also want death wobble spare parts from Kevinsoffroad .com Is this site good to buy parts?

Ever since I bought this XJ a year ago come August, it's had a wobble. The mechanic I bought it from mentioned the clockspring and/or the turn signal switch, "...both have pieces that drag [on the steering column] when the wheel turns that could be dragging too much." After lurking here for...

So I had some death wobble the other day and when I looked at my front axle while my friend moved the steering wheel back and forth I saw that my ball joint wobbled out the mount on the steering knuckle...like really bad. I decided to go ahead and replace the steering linkage and track bar (I...

2016 Jeep Wrangler owners, please be informed of a potential liability and unnecessary risk to drivers, passengers and others on the road. I purchased a brand new 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4-DR with a lit traction light. I was assured and promised by numerous dealership personnel that...

When replacing the front track bar bolts to the larger 9/16 do they have to be fine threaded? I have 2 9/16 3in bolts have thread (12) I think they should be fine as long as I use locking washers. Anyone have problems with them loosening prematurely?

Just bought an 07 JKU a couple months ago. I was driving on the highway doing about 60-65 when I hit death wobble. As awesome as this was I am debating on just dealing with it until I can lift it this summer (2.5in Rubicon Express). Should I even worry about it or just wait til I can buy the...

I got the dreaded death wobble and along with other things, I need to replace my steering stabilizer. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to buy and where is the best place to buy it from? I'm on a bit of a budget but don't want to waste my time buying another cheap one that's gonna go...

I recently started experiencing the death wobble. I had my 2010 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2 door(stock) looked at and I was told it was because my alignment was thrown off which was caused by my shocks being worn out. Therefore my death wobble was essentially caused by bad shocks in the end. I am...