Death wobble
#1
Death wobble
So I get really bad death wobble around 45-50. I just replaced the trac bar and it didn't fix anything, what could be causing the death wobble?
2000 jeep Cherokee xj
3 inch lift
2000 jeep Cherokee xj
3 inch lift
#3
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From: Monett, MO.
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Was it a full leaf/coil 3" lift and did you install an adj. track bar? First check the tightness of the track bar bolts and look at the U/LCA bushings. Then check the TRE's and if you installed larger tires upgrade the steering at least to a mid 90's V-8 ZJ unit much stronger and solid than stock and a direct bolt in no mods. The complete setup is under a $100 at AutoZone so cheap.
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From: Belton S.C.
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Everything stated above, but also check the axle side track bar mount and make sure its not wallowed out. Also did you replace your ball joints when you lifted it? Have you had a proper alignment?
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Was it a full leaf/coil 3" lift and did you install an adj. track bar? First check the tightness of the track bar bolts and look at the U/LCA bushings. Then check the TRE's and if you installed larger tires upgrade the steering at least to a mid 90's V-8 ZJ unit much stronger and solid than stock and a direct bolt in no mods. The complete setup is under a $100 at AutoZone so cheap.
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From: Belton S.C.
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
#11
Agree on the alignment. it should be only $50-$70. But make sure you call ahead of time and know they've aligned lifted vehicles before. The guy I took mine to I got there and he googled in front of me how to do an alignment on a lifted vehicle... I ended up being there for 3 hours
#15
to check ball joints, jack up one side of your front end and see if you can move the wheel in any way other than back and fourth. Also i fixed my death wobble issue by replacing my steering stabilizer and using a larger bolt on my track bar
had to drill out the bushing a little)
had to drill out the bushing a little)
Last edited by Sonneman; 01-03-2016 at 11:12 PM.