Death wobble
05-11-2006, 12:29 PM
#11
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Re: Death wobble
What is a 'LJ' ?
That aside, you sound like you have a badly worn out part or a badly
done lift. If the castor didn't get set right on the lift, you can have
wobble issues. With 33's on, these 'fast' turn into worn out parts.
The stabilizer is there for shock absorbing, it won't cure death wobble.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
"my02tj@gmail.com" wrote:
>
> OK, so i will start out by stating I have limited to no mechanical
> knowledge, and i'm looking for a place to start looking...
>
> I've got an 04 LJ with a BDS 3" lift running 33's (stock steering
> stabilizer), and recently it seems every time I go over a bump or rr
> tracks (driving 25-50mph) my LJ gets to shaking/rocking/vibrating back
> and forth. At first (like 1.5 months ago) it was only happening at
> higher speeds, and braking/slowing would stop it. It has progressively
> been getting worse to the point where I can run over rr tracks at 25
> mph and braking does't help and I have to just ride it out. Kind of
> scary especially with my 18 mo old daughter in the Jeep with me.
>
> Any ideas where I should start looking?
That aside, you sound like you have a badly worn out part or a badly
done lift. If the castor didn't get set right on the lift, you can have
wobble issues. With 33's on, these 'fast' turn into worn out parts.
The stabilizer is there for shock absorbing, it won't cure death wobble.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
"my02tj@gmail.com" wrote:
>
> OK, so i will start out by stating I have limited to no mechanical
> knowledge, and i'm looking for a place to start looking...
>
> I've got an 04 LJ with a BDS 3" lift running 33's (stock steering
> stabilizer), and recently it seems every time I go over a bump or rr
> tracks (driving 25-50mph) my LJ gets to shaking/rocking/vibrating back
> and forth. At first (like 1.5 months ago) it was only happening at
> higher speeds, and braking/slowing would stop it. It has progressively
> been getting worse to the point where I can run over rr tracks at 25
> mph and braking does't help and I have to just ride it out. Kind of
> scary especially with my 18 mo old daughter in the Jeep with me.
>
> Any ideas where I should start looking?
05-11-2006, 12:29 PM
#12
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Death wobble
What is a 'LJ' ?
That aside, you sound like you have a badly worn out part or a badly
done lift. If the castor didn't get set right on the lift, you can have
wobble issues. With 33's on, these 'fast' turn into worn out parts.
The stabilizer is there for shock absorbing, it won't cure death wobble.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
"my02tj@gmail.com" wrote:
>
> OK, so i will start out by stating I have limited to no mechanical
> knowledge, and i'm looking for a place to start looking...
>
> I've got an 04 LJ with a BDS 3" lift running 33's (stock steering
> stabilizer), and recently it seems every time I go over a bump or rr
> tracks (driving 25-50mph) my LJ gets to shaking/rocking/vibrating back
> and forth. At first (like 1.5 months ago) it was only happening at
> higher speeds, and braking/slowing would stop it. It has progressively
> been getting worse to the point where I can run over rr tracks at 25
> mph and braking does't help and I have to just ride it out. Kind of
> scary especially with my 18 mo old daughter in the Jeep with me.
>
> Any ideas where I should start looking?
That aside, you sound like you have a badly worn out part or a badly
done lift. If the castor didn't get set right on the lift, you can have
wobble issues. With 33's on, these 'fast' turn into worn out parts.
The stabilizer is there for shock absorbing, it won't cure death wobble.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
"my02tj@gmail.com" wrote:
>
> OK, so i will start out by stating I have limited to no mechanical
> knowledge, and i'm looking for a place to start looking...
>
> I've got an 04 LJ with a BDS 3" lift running 33's (stock steering
> stabilizer), and recently it seems every time I go over a bump or rr
> tracks (driving 25-50mph) my LJ gets to shaking/rocking/vibrating back
> and forth. At first (like 1.5 months ago) it was only happening at
> higher speeds, and braking/slowing would stop it. It has progressively
> been getting worse to the point where I can run over rr tracks at 25
> mph and braking does't help and I have to just ride it out. Kind of
> scary especially with my 18 mo old daughter in the Jeep with me.
>
> Any ideas where I should start looking?
05-11-2006, 12:29 PM
#13
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Death wobble
What is a 'LJ' ?
That aside, you sound like you have a badly worn out part or a badly
done lift. If the castor didn't get set right on the lift, you can have
wobble issues. With 33's on, these 'fast' turn into worn out parts.
The stabilizer is there for shock absorbing, it won't cure death wobble.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
"my02tj@gmail.com" wrote:
>
> OK, so i will start out by stating I have limited to no mechanical
> knowledge, and i'm looking for a place to start looking...
>
> I've got an 04 LJ with a BDS 3" lift running 33's (stock steering
> stabilizer), and recently it seems every time I go over a bump or rr
> tracks (driving 25-50mph) my LJ gets to shaking/rocking/vibrating back
> and forth. At first (like 1.5 months ago) it was only happening at
> higher speeds, and braking/slowing would stop it. It has progressively
> been getting worse to the point where I can run over rr tracks at 25
> mph and braking does't help and I have to just ride it out. Kind of
> scary especially with my 18 mo old daughter in the Jeep with me.
>
> Any ideas where I should start looking?
That aside, you sound like you have a badly worn out part or a badly
done lift. If the castor didn't get set right on the lift, you can have
wobble issues. With 33's on, these 'fast' turn into worn out parts.
The stabilizer is there for shock absorbing, it won't cure death wobble.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
"my02tj@gmail.com" wrote:
>
> OK, so i will start out by stating I have limited to no mechanical
> knowledge, and i'm looking for a place to start looking...
>
> I've got an 04 LJ with a BDS 3" lift running 33's (stock steering
> stabilizer), and recently it seems every time I go over a bump or rr
> tracks (driving 25-50mph) my LJ gets to shaking/rocking/vibrating back
> and forth. At first (like 1.5 months ago) it was only happening at
> higher speeds, and braking/slowing would stop it. It has progressively
> been getting worse to the point where I can run over rr tracks at 25
> mph and braking does't help and I have to just ride it out. Kind of
> scary especially with my 18 mo old daughter in the Jeep with me.
>
> Any ideas where I should start looking?
05-11-2006, 12:57 PM
#14
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Posts: n/a
Re: Death wobble
LJ is a TJ unlimited, I think. I'll second the balance, rotate, and
really REALLY check the whole front end out.
Carl
Mike Romain wrote:
> What is a 'LJ' ?
>
> That aside, you sound like you have a badly worn out part or a badly
> done lift. If the castor didn't get set right on the lift, you can have
> wobble issues. With 33's on, these 'fast' turn into worn out parts.
>
> The stabilizer is there for shock absorbing, it won't cure death wobble.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> "my02tj@gmail.com" wrote:
> >
> > OK, so i will start out by stating I have limited to no mechanical
> > knowledge, and i'm looking for a place to start looking...
> >
> > I've got an 04 LJ with a BDS 3" lift running 33's (stock steering
> > stabilizer), and recently it seems every time I go over a bump or rr
> > tracks (driving 25-50mph) my LJ gets to shaking/rocking/vibrating back
> > and forth. At first (like 1.5 months ago) it was only happening at
> > higher speeds, and braking/slowing would stop it. It has progressively
> > been getting worse to the point where I can run over rr tracks at 25
> > mph and braking does't help and I have to just ride it out. Kind of
> > scary especially with my 18 mo old daughter in the Jeep with me.
> >
> > Any ideas where I should start looking?
really REALLY check the whole front end out.
Carl
Mike Romain wrote:
> What is a 'LJ' ?
>
> That aside, you sound like you have a badly worn out part or a badly
> done lift. If the castor didn't get set right on the lift, you can have
> wobble issues. With 33's on, these 'fast' turn into worn out parts.
>
> The stabilizer is there for shock absorbing, it won't cure death wobble.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> "my02tj@gmail.com" wrote:
> >
> > OK, so i will start out by stating I have limited to no mechanical
> > knowledge, and i'm looking for a place to start looking...
> >
> > I've got an 04 LJ with a BDS 3" lift running 33's (stock steering
> > stabilizer), and recently it seems every time I go over a bump or rr
> > tracks (driving 25-50mph) my LJ gets to shaking/rocking/vibrating back
> > and forth. At first (like 1.5 months ago) it was only happening at
> > higher speeds, and braking/slowing would stop it. It has progressively
> > been getting worse to the point where I can run over rr tracks at 25
> > mph and braking does't help and I have to just ride it out. Kind of
> > scary especially with my 18 mo old daughter in the Jeep with me.
> >
> > Any ideas where I should start looking?
05-11-2006, 12:57 PM
#15
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Posts: n/a
Re: Death wobble
LJ is a TJ unlimited, I think. I'll second the balance, rotate, and
really REALLY check the whole front end out.
Carl
Mike Romain wrote:
> What is a 'LJ' ?
>
> That aside, you sound like you have a badly worn out part or a badly
> done lift. If the castor didn't get set right on the lift, you can have
> wobble issues. With 33's on, these 'fast' turn into worn out parts.
>
> The stabilizer is there for shock absorbing, it won't cure death wobble.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> "my02tj@gmail.com" wrote:
> >
> > OK, so i will start out by stating I have limited to no mechanical
> > knowledge, and i'm looking for a place to start looking...
> >
> > I've got an 04 LJ with a BDS 3" lift running 33's (stock steering
> > stabilizer), and recently it seems every time I go over a bump or rr
> > tracks (driving 25-50mph) my LJ gets to shaking/rocking/vibrating back
> > and forth. At first (like 1.5 months ago) it was only happening at
> > higher speeds, and braking/slowing would stop it. It has progressively
> > been getting worse to the point where I can run over rr tracks at 25
> > mph and braking does't help and I have to just ride it out. Kind of
> > scary especially with my 18 mo old daughter in the Jeep with me.
> >
> > Any ideas where I should start looking?
really REALLY check the whole front end out.
Carl
Mike Romain wrote:
> What is a 'LJ' ?
>
> That aside, you sound like you have a badly worn out part or a badly
> done lift. If the castor didn't get set right on the lift, you can have
> wobble issues. With 33's on, these 'fast' turn into worn out parts.
>
> The stabilizer is there for shock absorbing, it won't cure death wobble.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> "my02tj@gmail.com" wrote:
> >
> > OK, so i will start out by stating I have limited to no mechanical
> > knowledge, and i'm looking for a place to start looking...
> >
> > I've got an 04 LJ with a BDS 3" lift running 33's (stock steering
> > stabilizer), and recently it seems every time I go over a bump or rr
> > tracks (driving 25-50mph) my LJ gets to shaking/rocking/vibrating back
> > and forth. At first (like 1.5 months ago) it was only happening at
> > higher speeds, and braking/slowing would stop it. It has progressively
> > been getting worse to the point where I can run over rr tracks at 25
> > mph and braking does't help and I have to just ride it out. Kind of
> > scary especially with my 18 mo old daughter in the Jeep with me.
> >
> > Any ideas where I should start looking?
05-11-2006, 12:57 PM
#16
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Death wobble
LJ is a TJ unlimited, I think. I'll second the balance, rotate, and
really REALLY check the whole front end out.
Carl
Mike Romain wrote:
> What is a 'LJ' ?
>
> That aside, you sound like you have a badly worn out part or a badly
> done lift. If the castor didn't get set right on the lift, you can have
> wobble issues. With 33's on, these 'fast' turn into worn out parts.
>
> The stabilizer is there for shock absorbing, it won't cure death wobble.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> "my02tj@gmail.com" wrote:
> >
> > OK, so i will start out by stating I have limited to no mechanical
> > knowledge, and i'm looking for a place to start looking...
> >
> > I've got an 04 LJ with a BDS 3" lift running 33's (stock steering
> > stabilizer), and recently it seems every time I go over a bump or rr
> > tracks (driving 25-50mph) my LJ gets to shaking/rocking/vibrating back
> > and forth. At first (like 1.5 months ago) it was only happening at
> > higher speeds, and braking/slowing would stop it. It has progressively
> > been getting worse to the point where I can run over rr tracks at 25
> > mph and braking does't help and I have to just ride it out. Kind of
> > scary especially with my 18 mo old daughter in the Jeep with me.
> >
> > Any ideas where I should start looking?
really REALLY check the whole front end out.
Carl
Mike Romain wrote:
> What is a 'LJ' ?
>
> That aside, you sound like you have a badly worn out part or a badly
> done lift. If the castor didn't get set right on the lift, you can have
> wobble issues. With 33's on, these 'fast' turn into worn out parts.
>
> The stabilizer is there for shock absorbing, it won't cure death wobble.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> "my02tj@gmail.com" wrote:
> >
> > OK, so i will start out by stating I have limited to no mechanical
> > knowledge, and i'm looking for a place to start looking...
> >
> > I've got an 04 LJ with a BDS 3" lift running 33's (stock steering
> > stabilizer), and recently it seems every time I go over a bump or rr
> > tracks (driving 25-50mph) my LJ gets to shaking/rocking/vibrating back
> > and forth. At first (like 1.5 months ago) it was only happening at
> > higher speeds, and braking/slowing would stop it. It has progressively
> > been getting worse to the point where I can run over rr tracks at 25
> > mph and braking does't help and I have to just ride it out. Kind of
> > scary especially with my 18 mo old daughter in the Jeep with me.
> >
> > Any ideas where I should start looking?
05-12-2006, 08:12 AM
#17
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Posts: n/a
Re: Death wobble
I had death wobble going on for some time...mine was caused by bad trac bar
bushing at the lower end of the trac bar...
Get a BDS stabilizer shock...the sell for $50. in Canada and prolly cheaper
in the states...
Jeff '03 TJ 5"lift and 33's
<CarlSaiyed@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1147366621.936677.134850@v46g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> LJ is a TJ unlimited, I think. I'll second the balance, rotate, and
> really REALLY check the whole front end out.
>
> Carl
>
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> What is a 'LJ' ?
>>
>> That aside, you sound like you have a badly worn out part or a badly
>> done lift. If the castor didn't get set right on the lift, you can have
>> wobble issues. With 33's on, these 'fast' turn into worn out parts.
>>
>> The stabilizer is there for shock absorbing, it won't cure death wobble.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>> "my02tj@gmail.com" wrote:
>> >
>> > OK, so i will start out by stating I have limited to no mechanical
>> > knowledge, and i'm looking for a place to start looking...
>> >
>> > I've got an 04 LJ with a BDS 3" lift running 33's (stock steering
>> > stabilizer), and recently it seems every time I go over a bump or rr
>> > tracks (driving 25-50mph) my LJ gets to shaking/rocking/vibrating back
>> > and forth. At first (like 1.5 months ago) it was only happening at
>> > higher speeds, and braking/slowing would stop it. It has progressively
>> > been getting worse to the point where I can run over rr tracks at 25
>> > mph and braking does't help and I have to just ride it out. Kind of
>> > scary especially with my 18 mo old daughter in the Jeep with me.
>> >
>> > Any ideas where I should start looking?
>
bushing at the lower end of the trac bar...
Get a BDS stabilizer shock...the sell for $50. in Canada and prolly cheaper
in the states...
Jeff '03 TJ 5"lift and 33's
<CarlSaiyed@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1147366621.936677.134850@v46g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> LJ is a TJ unlimited, I think. I'll second the balance, rotate, and
> really REALLY check the whole front end out.
>
> Carl
>
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> What is a 'LJ' ?
>>
>> That aside, you sound like you have a badly worn out part or a badly
>> done lift. If the castor didn't get set right on the lift, you can have
>> wobble issues. With 33's on, these 'fast' turn into worn out parts.
>>
>> The stabilizer is there for shock absorbing, it won't cure death wobble.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>> "my02tj@gmail.com" wrote:
>> >
>> > OK, so i will start out by stating I have limited to no mechanical
>> > knowledge, and i'm looking for a place to start looking...
>> >
>> > I've got an 04 LJ with a BDS 3" lift running 33's (stock steering
>> > stabilizer), and recently it seems every time I go over a bump or rr
>> > tracks (driving 25-50mph) my LJ gets to shaking/rocking/vibrating back
>> > and forth. At first (like 1.5 months ago) it was only happening at
>> > higher speeds, and braking/slowing would stop it. It has progressively
>> > been getting worse to the point where I can run over rr tracks at 25
>> > mph and braking does't help and I have to just ride it out. Kind of
>> > scary especially with my 18 mo old daughter in the Jeep with me.
>> >
>> > Any ideas where I should start looking?
>
05-12-2006, 08:12 AM
#18
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Death wobble
I had death wobble going on for some time...mine was caused by bad trac bar
bushing at the lower end of the trac bar...
Get a BDS stabilizer shock...the sell for $50. in Canada and prolly cheaper
in the states...
Jeff '03 TJ 5"lift and 33's
<CarlSaiyed@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1147366621.936677.134850@v46g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> LJ is a TJ unlimited, I think. I'll second the balance, rotate, and
> really REALLY check the whole front end out.
>
> Carl
>
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> What is a 'LJ' ?
>>
>> That aside, you sound like you have a badly worn out part or a badly
>> done lift. If the castor didn't get set right on the lift, you can have
>> wobble issues. With 33's on, these 'fast' turn into worn out parts.
>>
>> The stabilizer is there for shock absorbing, it won't cure death wobble.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>> "my02tj@gmail.com" wrote:
>> >
>> > OK, so i will start out by stating I have limited to no mechanical
>> > knowledge, and i'm looking for a place to start looking...
>> >
>> > I've got an 04 LJ with a BDS 3" lift running 33's (stock steering
>> > stabilizer), and recently it seems every time I go over a bump or rr
>> > tracks (driving 25-50mph) my LJ gets to shaking/rocking/vibrating back
>> > and forth. At first (like 1.5 months ago) it was only happening at
>> > higher speeds, and braking/slowing would stop it. It has progressively
>> > been getting worse to the point where I can run over rr tracks at 25
>> > mph and braking does't help and I have to just ride it out. Kind of
>> > scary especially with my 18 mo old daughter in the Jeep with me.
>> >
>> > Any ideas where I should start looking?
>
bushing at the lower end of the trac bar...
Get a BDS stabilizer shock...the sell for $50. in Canada and prolly cheaper
in the states...
Jeff '03 TJ 5"lift and 33's
<CarlSaiyed@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1147366621.936677.134850@v46g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> LJ is a TJ unlimited, I think. I'll second the balance, rotate, and
> really REALLY check the whole front end out.
>
> Carl
>
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> What is a 'LJ' ?
>>
>> That aside, you sound like you have a badly worn out part or a badly
>> done lift. If the castor didn't get set right on the lift, you can have
>> wobble issues. With 33's on, these 'fast' turn into worn out parts.
>>
>> The stabilizer is there for shock absorbing, it won't cure death wobble.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>> "my02tj@gmail.com" wrote:
>> >
>> > OK, so i will start out by stating I have limited to no mechanical
>> > knowledge, and i'm looking for a place to start looking...
>> >
>> > I've got an 04 LJ with a BDS 3" lift running 33's (stock steering
>> > stabilizer), and recently it seems every time I go over a bump or rr
>> > tracks (driving 25-50mph) my LJ gets to shaking/rocking/vibrating back
>> > and forth. At first (like 1.5 months ago) it was only happening at
>> > higher speeds, and braking/slowing would stop it. It has progressively
>> > been getting worse to the point where I can run over rr tracks at 25
>> > mph and braking does't help and I have to just ride it out. Kind of
>> > scary especially with my 18 mo old daughter in the Jeep with me.
>> >
>> > Any ideas where I should start looking?
>
05-12-2006, 08:12 AM
#19
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Death wobble
I had death wobble going on for some time...mine was caused by bad trac bar
bushing at the lower end of the trac bar...
Get a BDS stabilizer shock...the sell for $50. in Canada and prolly cheaper
in the states...
Jeff '03 TJ 5"lift and 33's
<CarlSaiyed@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1147366621.936677.134850@v46g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> LJ is a TJ unlimited, I think. I'll second the balance, rotate, and
> really REALLY check the whole front end out.
>
> Carl
>
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> What is a 'LJ' ?
>>
>> That aside, you sound like you have a badly worn out part or a badly
>> done lift. If the castor didn't get set right on the lift, you can have
>> wobble issues. With 33's on, these 'fast' turn into worn out parts.
>>
>> The stabilizer is there for shock absorbing, it won't cure death wobble.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>> "my02tj@gmail.com" wrote:
>> >
>> > OK, so i will start out by stating I have limited to no mechanical
>> > knowledge, and i'm looking for a place to start looking...
>> >
>> > I've got an 04 LJ with a BDS 3" lift running 33's (stock steering
>> > stabilizer), and recently it seems every time I go over a bump or rr
>> > tracks (driving 25-50mph) my LJ gets to shaking/rocking/vibrating back
>> > and forth. At first (like 1.5 months ago) it was only happening at
>> > higher speeds, and braking/slowing would stop it. It has progressively
>> > been getting worse to the point where I can run over rr tracks at 25
>> > mph and braking does't help and I have to just ride it out. Kind of
>> > scary especially with my 18 mo old daughter in the Jeep with me.
>> >
>> > Any ideas where I should start looking?
>
bushing at the lower end of the trac bar...
Get a BDS stabilizer shock...the sell for $50. in Canada and prolly cheaper
in the states...
Jeff '03 TJ 5"lift and 33's
<CarlSaiyed@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1147366621.936677.134850@v46g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> LJ is a TJ unlimited, I think. I'll second the balance, rotate, and
> really REALLY check the whole front end out.
>
> Carl
>
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
>> What is a 'LJ' ?
>>
>> That aside, you sound like you have a badly worn out part or a badly
>> done lift. If the castor didn't get set right on the lift, you can have
>> wobble issues. With 33's on, these 'fast' turn into worn out parts.
>>
>> The stabilizer is there for shock absorbing, it won't cure death wobble.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>> "my02tj@gmail.com" wrote:
>> >
>> > OK, so i will start out by stating I have limited to no mechanical
>> > knowledge, and i'm looking for a place to start looking...
>> >
>> > I've got an 04 LJ with a BDS 3" lift running 33's (stock steering
>> > stabilizer), and recently it seems every time I go over a bump or rr
>> > tracks (driving 25-50mph) my LJ gets to shaking/rocking/vibrating back
>> > and forth. At first (like 1.5 months ago) it was only happening at
>> > higher speeds, and braking/slowing would stop it. It has progressively
>> > been getting worse to the point where I can run over rr tracks at 25
>> > mph and braking does't help and I have to just ride it out. Kind of
>> > scary especially with my 18 mo old daughter in the Jeep with me.
>> >
>> > Any ideas where I should start looking?
>
05-17-2006, 01:14 PM
#20
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Death wobble
I'm guessing it's a TJL, Unlimtited Wrangler. An '04 would have to be driven
VERY hard to get those kind of wear issues, I'm guessing the alignment
wasn't set up after the lift. He should take out the dropped pitman arm too,
if there is one.
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4463667A.CC9AD24@sympatico.ca...
> What is a 'LJ' ?
>
> That aside, you sound like you have a badly worn out part or a badly
> done lift. If the castor didn't get set right on the lift, you can have
> wobble issues. With 33's on, these 'fast' turn into worn out parts.
>
> The stabilizer is there for shock absorbing, it won't cure death wobble.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> "my02tj@gmail.com" wrote:
>>
>> OK, so i will start out by stating I have limited to no mechanical
>> knowledge, and i'm looking for a place to start looking...
>>
>> I've got an 04 LJ with a BDS 3" lift running 33's (stock steering
>> stabilizer), and recently it seems every time I go over a bump or rr
>> tracks (driving 25-50mph) my LJ gets to shaking/rocking/vibrating back
>> and forth. At first (like 1.5 months ago) it was only happening at
>> higher speeds, and braking/slowing would stop it. It has progressively
>> been getting worse to the point where I can run over rr tracks at 25
>> mph and braking does't help and I have to just ride it out. Kind of
>> scary especially with my 18 mo old daughter in the Jeep with me.
>>
>> Any ideas where I should start looking?
VERY hard to get those kind of wear issues, I'm guessing the alignment
wasn't set up after the lift. He should take out the dropped pitman arm too,
if there is one.
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4463667A.CC9AD24@sympatico.ca...
> What is a 'LJ' ?
>
> That aside, you sound like you have a badly worn out part or a badly
> done lift. If the castor didn't get set right on the lift, you can have
> wobble issues. With 33's on, these 'fast' turn into worn out parts.
>
> The stabilizer is there for shock absorbing, it won't cure death wobble.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> "my02tj@gmail.com" wrote:
>>
>> OK, so i will start out by stating I have limited to no mechanical
>> knowledge, and i'm looking for a place to start looking...
>>
>> I've got an 04 LJ with a BDS 3" lift running 33's (stock steering
>> stabilizer), and recently it seems every time I go over a bump or rr
>> tracks (driving 25-50mph) my LJ gets to shaking/rocking/vibrating back
>> and forth. At first (like 1.5 months ago) it was only happening at
>> higher speeds, and braking/slowing would stop it. It has progressively
>> been getting worse to the point where I can run over rr tracks at 25
>> mph and braking does't help and I have to just ride it out. Kind of
>> scary especially with my 18 mo old daughter in the Jeep with me.
>>
>> Any ideas where I should start looking?
