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94 3500 4x4 "death wobble"

Old Jan 18, 2012 | 02:01 PM
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Ive had the infamous death wobble on my 94 3500 V-10 reg cab dually for way to long now & I need some assistance. This was my fathers truck & I got it when he passed back in 08. It was totalled (left front hit) & rebuilt by himself & my little bother & its sentimental to me. The put a 2" leveling kit on the front & Ive been all over the suspension parts & everthing seems to be tight. My wife was driving behind me & saw the front wheel violently turning left & right where the right front stayed still. My guess would be that the left drive axle is somehow coming un-clipped from the differential in the axle & sliding outward causing this. I have lock issues with the front axle which Ive narrowed down to the actuator & will be putting a posi-lok in to replace it. All the tie rods/joints & ball joints seem to be tight when I jack it up & move things by hand & the stabilizer shock is new. I love this truck but its become a handful to drive when this happens. New joiner & glad to be here! Thanks for any info!
 
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 02:03 PM
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Check your hub.
The "Death Wobble" refers to the track bar, not only one wheel freaking out.

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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 02:36 PM
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usually only a 2" leveling kit doesn't need an adjustable track bar, but my guess is that yours is shot anyhow, so you might as well get an adjustable one, incase you ever want to lift it more.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 10:54 AM
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Jacked it up last night & found a defective left front lower ball joint. Looks like you need a press to get them out & all I have is a BFH. Calling for all new joints today, & going to check on shop prices to install them.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 11:11 AM
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You can rent a ball joint press from the parts store.... BFH works great for removal though.
 
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