how to get rid of death wobble.. ! helpp!!
03-10-2011, 04:24 PM
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how to get rid of death wobble.. ! helpp!!
hey guys i was driving my xj today (2 inch lift with 31's) and hit a bump going about 35/40 and my whole front end started violently shaking back and forth, it sounded like my wheel was going to fall off this has never happened in the 8 weeks ive had my lift on. and now every time i hit a bump going that speed i get that wobble wtf. please tell me how to cure it thanks
03-10-2011, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by RENIXBEAST
First off search death wobble. Please search before you post, keeps the clutter down. Very common XJ issue.
03-10-2011, 04:41 PM
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i did that and i found only about 2 posts all the rest were just bullshet i just want a few suggestions
03-10-2011, 04:57 PM
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Anything, I mean ANYTHING in the front end can cause it. Worn bushings, bad tie rods, bad ball joints, worn steering stabilizer, etc.
There are more than two threads here on Death Wobble. Search a bit more.
There are more than two threads here on Death Wobble. Search a bit more.
03-10-2011, 04:58 PM
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Here is a link to a site called kevinsoffroad it has some stuff that might help.
kevinsoffroad.com/cart/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_ in_description=1&keyword=death+wobble&x=0&y=0
kevinsoffroad.com/cart/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_ in_description=1&keyword=death+wobble&x=0&y=0
03-10-2011, 05:05 PM
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I had it on two of my XJ's. In both cases it was bent belts in the steel belted tires. Once replaced the problems were gone.... But that was my case.... You should check all suspension and steering components too.
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03-10-2011, 09:02 PM
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Check your tie rods. Thats what caused mine a couple weeks ago. I couldnt get about 30 and just the left tie rod was bad.
