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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 06:39 PM
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Hey ya'll my 95 1500 is 4wd, dont know if that matters, it has a slight shake at 50-60mph. However it has violently shook twice while slowing down. It happened when I get down to about 30mph. I've replaced the tie rods, checked the wheel bearings and ball joints. The rotors and pads look to be good and the vibration feels to be coming out of the front driver wheel. Any knowledge or suggestions would be gratefully appreciated.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 06:55 PM
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Check your trac bar, could be death wobble.

Also, make sure you didn't have a wheel weight fall off, or bent a rim or something of that nature

Did you hit a bump right before it started?
 
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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 07:47 PM
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Yes both times were directly following a bump, first time was a big one and the second was a small one.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 10:26 PM
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I would bet money your track bar is shot. classic case death wobble
 
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 02:09 PM
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so replaced the track bar and steering stabilizer, didnt cure death wobble. any other ideas?
 
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 06:15 PM
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Inspect ALL of the front end parts. Anything that moves. Bushing, joints, EVERYTHING. Track bar is the usual culprit, but, ball joints and steering linkage can also contribute.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 07:02 PM
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change the steering gear. I bet that's it. it wore out on my 2wd changed it last week solved my back n forth wander
 
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