My 98 ram 1500 4x4 just started the death wobble and I know why they call it the death wobble replaced the whole front end except the gear box and stabilizer that is next what else open to all suggestions

 

I take it you ruled out rims and tires?


When does this problem occur?

 

on the highway at about 50 60 mph feels like front tires are coming off the truck

 

yes on tires rims meant to say you have to hit a bump before the front end goes nuts

 

if the problem is not fixed after you change the worn front suspension parts; you will need an alignment anyway. inform the tech of the problem and tell the tech to check for bump steer.


if the pitman, idler and center link are not on a level plane; when you hit a bump you will get improper toe change. This causes a directional steering change. Usually, it only gets out of level after an accident.


normally, the toe should go negative (out) equally on both sides. With bump steer, the toe change is out on one side and in on the other. The tech should pull down on the bumper and watch the front toe readings....both should go negative if the linkage is level and nothing is bent.

 

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The y-style steering that have on these trucks gives you a toe change anytime you hit a bump. Or one side is at a different elevation. And all sorts of other stuff.


Did you replace the whole front end yourself? Tie rods, track bar, what about ball joints and wheel bearings? U joints? Did you do the work? Did you install everything correctly?

 

was thinking it was a different suspension set up.

worn track bar and steering stabilizer tends to cause this issue.

 

Stabilizers do not effect death wobble.

 

thanks for the replies I will let you know what fixes it