Death wobble
11-17-2012 | 10:20 PM
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Death wobble
So I have a 1990 Comanche that gets death wobble in 2 wheel drive but not in 4 wheel drive. Anyone have some suggestions of where to start trying to fix this problem? Thanks
11-18-2012 | 02:11 AM
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11-18-2012 | 02:23 AM
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According to the OP, they only have DW when in 2WD, not 4WD. Check all the stuff listed in 1996sportXJs link. Unfortunately, driving the front axle makes no difference in the diagnosis. It probably just puts a load on something (who knows what?) that keeps it stable and prevents it from shaking.
11-18-2012 | 07:29 AM
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According to the OP, they only have DW when in 2WD, not 4WD. Check all the stuff listed in 1996sportXJs link. Unfortunately, driving the front axle makes no difference in the diagnosis. It probably just puts a load on something (who knows what?) that keeps it stable and prevents it from shaking.
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11-18-2012 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by F1Addict
According to the OP, they only have DW when in 2WD, not 4WD. Check all the stuff listed in 1996sportXJs link. Unfortunately, driving the front axle makes no difference in the diagnosis. It probably just puts a load on something (who knows what?) that keeps it stable and prevents it from shaking.
11-18-2012 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by extremexj31
Thanks for all the help everyone. It seems to only be doing it over 35 mph so I am thinkin control arm bushings possibly?
Just check everything.
11-18-2012 | 11:27 PM
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Did you read the link I posted? If you did, read it again. It's good stuff to know.
It could be as simple as your tire balance being off. But read that and check everythibg
It could be as simple as your tire balance being off. But read that and check everythibg
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