Death wobble

tom tom · 11-10-2014, 09:18 PM

My 08 Jeep Wrangler has a death wobble in the front end it lasted about 90 sec today on 75 once we hit about 60 mph could it just be the bushings or what any info will help thanks it only has a 2 1/2 in rough country lift with factory tires

WrenchMonkey · 11-10-2014, 11:52 PM

Yep, loose steering and/or suspension. Usually tie rod ends or track bar.

Like Waffle said, rock the steering to see what's loose.

And report back!

Robert

tom tom · 11-11-2014, 08:42 AM

Thanks guys going to try and find the problem after work today will let ya know again thanks for the input

itbrokeagain · 11-30-2014, 07:42 PM

A bad tire could also cause it

94Dodge Truggy · 11-30-2014, 08:05 PM

Front track bar bolts on these are undersized. Do a quick search to see what size they replace the 2 bolts with and torque properly. Adjustable lower link bars can cure this but should not be needed with just a 2.5" lift.

twiztedzuki · 12-02-2014, 05:49 PM

my 05 dodge had this so I started with trackbar which is normally the problem. then all new steering, then ball joints and unit bearings and also steering box brace, so front was all new, not sure what stopped ninja dancing front axle but drives great after that!

gothodgie · 12-02-2014, 09:12 PM

caster !

WrenchMonkey · 12-08-2014, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom tom

Thanks guys going to try and find the problem after work today will let ya know again thanks for the input

So, any progress?

11-10-2014, 09:18 PM	#1
tom tom tommy Join Date: May 2010 Location: Franklin Oh Posts: 69	Death wobble My 08 Jeep Wrangler has a death wobble in the front end it lasted about 90 sec today on 75 once we hit about 60 mph could it just be the bushings or what any info will help thanks it only has a 2 1/2 in rough country lift with factory tires __________________ 08 jeep Sahara soon to be with 33s

11-10-2014, 11:52 PM	#2
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	Yep, loose steering and/or suspension. Usually tie rod ends or track bar. Like Waffle said, rock the steering to see what's loose. And report back! Robert __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger

11-11-2014, 08:42 AM	#3
tom tom tommy Join Date: May 2010 Location: Franklin Oh Posts: 69	Thanks guys going to try and find the problem after work today will let ya know again thanks for the input __________________ 08 jeep Sahara soon to be with 33s

11-30-2014, 07:42 PM	#4
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	A bad tire could also cause it __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

11-30-2014, 08:05 PM	#5
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Front track bar bolts on these are undersized. Do a quick search to see what size they replace the 2 bolts with and torque properly. Adjustable lower link bars can cure this but should not be needed with just a 2.5" lift. __________________ Last edited by 94Dodge Truggy; 12-04-2014 at 07:49 AM.

12-02-2014, 05:49 PM	#6
twiztedzuki Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waverly ohio Posts: 586	my 05 dodge had this so I started with trackbar which is normally the problem. then all new steering, then ball joints and unit bearings and also steering box brace, so front was all new, not sure what stopped ninja dancing front axle but drives great after that! __________________ SMITH BUILT PERIOD

12-02-2014, 09:12 PM	#7
gothodgie Join Date: May 2009 Location: loveland Posts: 843 Images: 49	caster ! __________________ chris hodges 96 fzj80 3x locked, 4"lift, 37s, homebrew sliders and bumpers,a work in progress 71 fj55, SOA, locked...The jungle bus... retired