Wobble

Napalm90

Napalm90

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I wouldn't say it death wobble. The road where I live are very pot holey( that even a word?) and every time I hit one even going just 20 mph my steer has a case of the wobbles until I jerk the wheel left or right... What would cause this and how do I fix this problem?


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wayoflife

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Sounds like you've got something loose or worn out. Let it go too long and you very well could get DW. I would start by checking your track bar bolts to make sure they are tightened to 125-130 ft lbs of torque and then go from there.
 
cozdude

cozdude

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Didn't you say on Facebook you smashed your tie rod? Maybe your toe is out along with some loose bolts?


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wayoflife

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cozdude said:
Didn't you say on Facebook you smashed your tie rod? Maybe your toe is out along with some loose bolts?


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Too much toe caused by a bent tie-rod will definitely be a problem. Depending on the hit, you can even damage the threads on the adjuster and that will cause DW.
 
Napalm90

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cozdude said:
Didn't you say on Facebook you smashed your tie rod? Maybe your toe is out along with some loose bolts?


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Lol I completely forgot about that, it's bent up and in ever so slightly. I didn't think it would cause the wobble though, and there was no wobbleing on the way back home... Just started yesterday
I'm ordering a synergy tie rod when I place the order for my pr44. So it's not that big of an issue for me.

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jkmohican

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Napalm90 said:
Lol I completely forgot about that, it's bent up and in ever so slightly. I didn't think it would cause the wobble though, and there was no wobbleing on the way back home... Just started yesterday
I'm ordering a synergy tie rod when I place the order for my pr44. So it's not that big of an issue for me.

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As said before, tighten down everything. Look at all bolts, bolt holes, bushings, for movment. I "officially" as of last week got rid of all my wobbles in my jeep so ive been in the process of elimination for long than I should have. My advise to save you time and money, jack it up and take a long lool at everything. Fix it and replace and dont waste time because if you do what I did, It will turn into death wobble. And all your under wear will be stained from there on out. You dont want that, believe me

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cozdude

cozdude

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Napalm90 said:
Took a tourqe wrench and tightened every bolt up front, problem is gone.


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nice! glad that was an easy fix. like said above if you get a chance take a look at your trackbar bolt hole and make sure it isnt ovaled out as well. i know mine was a little so i had a washer welded to it to recenter it.
 
NM2012CherryJK

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I replaced my steering stabilizer last night now I notice when I'm around 50 MPH I get a shimmy not DW is this due to my tires needing to be rebalanced? I did re-tightened the bolts for the stabilizer any thoughts. Thank you I am new to JK's.
 
cozdude

cozdude

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NM2012CherryJK said:
I replaced my steering stabilizer last night now I notice when I'm around 50 MPH I get a shimmy not DW is this due to my tires needing to be rebalanced? I did re-tightened the bolts for the stabilizer any thoughts. Thank you I am new to JK's.
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what tire pressure are you running?
 
NM2012CherryJK

NM2012CherryJK

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I'm at 35 PSI I didn't notice any shimmy when I had the stock one on, I got the FOX STEERING STABILIZER IFP JK is there a certain angel it needs to be at? Thanks
 
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