Death wobble STILL
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Death wobble STILL
After, all tie rod ends, trac bar, and even the left upper and lower ball joints were replaced, I still have the death wobble (alignment done according to preferred specs, from this forum and mechanic). The mechanic even said "death wobble" and knew these dodges. BTW, The warranty company hates me right now.
The mechanic seems to think that the aftermarket (rancho)_ steering stabilizer might be the culprit, even though I replaced it in 2010 and 7K miles ago.
I Still have the old stabilizer, so do you guys think that will help?
This is the first time I have had the death wobble and I am completely stumped on what the heck to do.
The mechanic seems to think that the aftermarket (rancho)_ steering stabilizer might be the culprit, even though I replaced it in 2010 and 7K miles ago.
I Still have the old stabilizer, so do you guys think that will help?
This is the first time I have had the death wobble and I am completely stumped on what the heck to do.
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Steering stabilizer won't make any difference. The one on mine still looks like the factory original.... and I can cruise 70-80 on the freeway, without issue.
Something in the front end is sloppy, or, out of balance. Have you tried rotating your tires, to see if that makes any difference?
Something in the front end is sloppy, or, out of balance. Have you tried rotating your tires, to see if that makes any difference?
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Well, a balance it is. The truck feels a bit better than before. At least is is a TIGHT wobble.
Thanks for the post dlyter. I am feeling a bit better about nipping this in the bud. There are so many frontend components, especially on a 4x4, that I don;t want to play "lets replace everything."
Thanks guys! Weird I have owned 2ndgens since 2004 and this is the first time I have had the death wobble.
--Dan
Thanks for the post dlyter. I am feeling a bit better about nipping this in the bud. There are so many frontend components, especially on a 4x4, that I don;t want to play "lets replace everything."
Thanks guys! Weird I have owned 2ndgens since 2004 and this is the first time I have had the death wobble.
--Dan
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I have found if my tire pressure is low or if my tires are getting old I have problems with the death wobble. Several years ago I replaced some front end parts but it didn't go away until I bought new tires.
It came back about a month ago. I balanced, rotated and adjusted the tire pressure and now it's fine once again.
It came back about a month ago. I balanced, rotated and adjusted the tire pressure and now it's fine once again.