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Old 02-25-2008 | 04:43 PM
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I have a 2007 Mega Cab 4X4, completely stock with 19000 miles. Today on my way to work I was on I-10 traveling at about 75 mph and I hit a bumpy section of the highway. The front started to wabble to the point that I had to slow down, it was like having speed wabbles on a motorcycle. The steering wheel was shaking left and right. The lug nuts are tight, it brakes straight, it does not pull to one side, the tires need to be balanced and rotated, but not to the point that it is bad. I grease the front regularly same with the front drive shaft. I am going tp take to the dealer on Friday. I was wondering if anyone has experienced this orif anyone has an idea what it could be.[sm=confused06.gif]
 
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Old 02-25-2008 | 04:56 PM
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It called the "death wobble". There are a few reasons for it. Sometimes its the ball joints if they are loose. Don't be too quick to point out that you only have 19k on the odometer. Many others have had the same problem around the same mileage. If everything is tight in the front end then it could be in your alignment.
Wait for some of the other guys to chime in. There are a few that have had a similar problem.
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Old 02-25-2008 | 06:30 PM
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I had that problem right off the lot. Went to a dual steering stabilizer and that took care of it. It seems to be a little worse since I put the 35s on but still better than stock.
 
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Old 02-25-2008 | 06:38 PM
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bad trac bar. . .get a don thuren setup

not enough caster, go to any alignment shop and tell them to max it out.

the sway bar end links could be bent.
 
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Old 02-25-2008 | 09:10 PM
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I would assume (I hate using that word) that it would be under warranty. If the dealer can't find it I will show them what happens, because the bumps in the road that caused it were right around the corner from them. Thats for the info any thing esle would help also.
 



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