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Jaw91097 07-18-2018 06:12 PM

Death Wobble
 
So my 1997 Dodge Ram 1500, 5.9 Gas 4WD, shakes uncontrollably anywhere from 25-45 mph.I have to punch it from 20 to get upto 50, and at 50 it only has a slight shake. It may have just been mud, but it's done this before. And the truck has camber, unwanted camber. How do I fix the death wobble and camber? Ball Joints?
I want to do a complete refresh of the front end, I've got all new brakes and that stuff, but I want to do complete front end suspension. Is there any kits someone may know of for my truck?
Thanks!

HeyYou 07-18-2018 07:33 PM

Likely not death wobble, if you can speed up, and get thru it. Death wobble usually starts at higher speeds, and will not go away until you slow WAY down. Clean the mud out of your wheels, and see if anything changes.....

Ramman18 07-18-2018 07:56 PM

Shouldn't have any camber. Ball joints must be shot. Jack up the front enough to get a crowbar under the tire and yank upward while someone watches for play at the joints. You can find Chinese junk as a kit online that includes bj, track bar and tie rods but if you want to do it right get Moog or ac Delco parts. Then align it with zero toe and you're good.

Jaw91097 07-22-2018 04:58 PM


Originally Posted by HeyYou (Post 3401694)
Likely not death wobble, if you can speed up, and get thru it. Death wobble usually starts at higher speeds, and will not go away until you slow WAY down. Clean the mud out of your wheels, and see if anything changes.....

I cleaned out all of the mud, still shakes like a death wobble, but its only from like 35-45, I either have to stay at 30 or above 45, not that bad, but when it does it, it feels like an earthquake is happening. Just bounces up and down like crazy.
I bought some cheap ball joints on ebay to do for now, do you know if I'll definitely need a ball joint press or puller? I've never done ball joints

HeyYou 07-22-2018 05:01 PM

It's fun on a 4x4. I would have the press handy, just in case.

MoparFanatic21 07-22-2018 05:42 PM

What I do is put antiseize in the hole. I have to change both my uppers because they went bad (Moog) and only took them out with a Chisel and Hammer, and only took the tire off. Left everything else connected

Jaw91097 07-23-2018 12:16 PM


Originally Posted by MoparFanatic21 (Post 3402312)
What I do is put antiseize in the hole. I have to change both my uppers because they went bad (Moog) and only took them out with a Chisel and Hammer, and only took the tire off. Left everything else connected

What year? You think I could just do this with the same tools? I've gotta do both upper and lower and both sides. Take the nut off then just start whacking it till the S.O.B comes out?

MoparFanatic21 07-23-2018 12:19 PM


Originally Posted by Jaw91097 (Post 3402433)
What year? You think I could just do this with the same tools? I've gotta do both upper and lower and both sides. Take the nut off then just start whacking it till the S.O.B comes out?

Don't think you can do that with the lower. And since the person before you probably didn't put antiseize in there you are best to do it with a press. I changed the uppers like this on all my 2nd gens (96, 01, 01, 98, & 99)

HeyYou 07-23-2018 02:06 PM

I use a big hammer to get 'em out, and a press to put 'em back in.

MoparFanatic21 07-23-2018 03:06 PM


Originally Posted by HeyYou (Post 3402450)
I use a big hammer to get 'em out, and a press to put 'em back in.

I'm the opposite I use a press to get them out and a socket and Hammer to put them in :D


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