Death wobble revisited
08-11-2005, 08:58 PM
#1
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Death wobble revisited
98 TJ
new pitbull tires 35x14.5"
new rims, 15x10" granted cheap 4wpw steelies.
innovative balancing powder (yes, there is enough balance stuff in there - at speed
its smooth)
Started having a slight wobble occasionally, then it got worse - it starts around
30-40 MPH, if you can get to 40 with out it starting you are good on up. Otherwise
you have to come nearly to a stop to stop the wobble. I can see the wobble in the
drivers front tire when it happens. Not sure on the other side, since I cant see it.
There is a little wobble/vibration at 65-70 MPH too. But its nothing like what
happens at 35.
I had the new currie steering (tie rod, drag link, and ends) put on, and it actually
got worse. The only steering parts with old ends is the track bar.
The shop who did the steering install checked the stabilizer and said it was "nearly
as good as new", as in its tight and they cant easily move the shaft in and out by
hand.
The axle shafts are new, inner, outer, and u-joints.
Where to look?
Hubs/wheel bearings??
Give me some ideas on what all to check. My neighbor is going to jack it up and help
me check the front end out on Sunday.
Thanks gang!
-jenn
new pitbull tires 35x14.5"
new rims, 15x10" granted cheap 4wpw steelies.
innovative balancing powder (yes, there is enough balance stuff in there - at speed
its smooth)
Started having a slight wobble occasionally, then it got worse - it starts around
30-40 MPH, if you can get to 40 with out it starting you are good on up. Otherwise
you have to come nearly to a stop to stop the wobble. I can see the wobble in the
drivers front tire when it happens. Not sure on the other side, since I cant see it.
There is a little wobble/vibration at 65-70 MPH too. But its nothing like what
happens at 35.
I had the new currie steering (tie rod, drag link, and ends) put on, and it actually
got worse. The only steering parts with old ends is the track bar.
The shop who did the steering install checked the stabilizer and said it was "nearly
as good as new", as in its tight and they cant easily move the shaft in and out by
hand.
The axle shafts are new, inner, outer, and u-joints.
Where to look?
Hubs/wheel bearings??
Give me some ideas on what all to check. My neighbor is going to jack it up and help
me check the front end out on Sunday.
Thanks gang!
-jenn
08-11-2005, 09:20 PM
#2
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Re: Death wobble revisited
Wheel bearings are an easy start.
If you grab the top of the tire and start to rock the Jeep side to side
using all your weight, you should be able to feel a click or play if the
ball joints are bad. Then if you pull the wheel side to side, you can
see tie rod ends bad or not. If it does both, then jack it up and see
if it flops around because of a bad wheel bearing.
If no play, then Jack it up so the tire is 'just' clear of the ground
and hand spin the tire slow to see if it is egg or S shaped with a bad
belt wobble or 'bent out of the box' rim wobble.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
jbjeep wrote:
>
> 98 TJ
> new pitbull tires 35x14.5"
> new rims, 15x10" granted cheap 4wpw steelies.
> innovative balancing powder (yes, there is enough balance stuff in there - at speed
> its smooth)
>
> Started having a slight wobble occasionally, then it got worse - it starts around
> 30-40 MPH, if you can get to 40 with out it starting you are good on up. Otherwise
> you have to come nearly to a stop to stop the wobble. I can see the wobble in the
> drivers front tire when it happens. Not sure on the other side, since I cant see it.
> There is a little wobble/vibration at 65-70 MPH too. But its nothing like what
> happens at 35.
>
> I had the new currie steering (tie rod, drag link, and ends) put on, and it actually
> got worse. The only steering parts with old ends is the track bar.
>
> The shop who did the steering install checked the stabilizer and said it was "nearly
> as good as new", as in its tight and they cant easily move the shaft in and out by
> hand.
>
> The axle shafts are new, inner, outer, and u-joints.
>
> Where to look?
>
> Hubs/wheel bearings??
>
> Give me some ideas on what all to check. My neighbor is going to jack it up and help
> me check the front end out on Sunday.
>
> Thanks gang!
> -jenn
If you grab the top of the tire and start to rock the Jeep side to side
using all your weight, you should be able to feel a click or play if the
ball joints are bad. Then if you pull the wheel side to side, you can
see tie rod ends bad or not. If it does both, then jack it up and see
if it flops around because of a bad wheel bearing.
If no play, then Jack it up so the tire is 'just' clear of the ground
and hand spin the tire slow to see if it is egg or S shaped with a bad
belt wobble or 'bent out of the box' rim wobble.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
jbjeep wrote:
>
> 98 TJ
> new pitbull tires 35x14.5"
> new rims, 15x10" granted cheap 4wpw steelies.
> innovative balancing powder (yes, there is enough balance stuff in there - at speed
> its smooth)
>
> Started having a slight wobble occasionally, then it got worse - it starts around
> 30-40 MPH, if you can get to 40 with out it starting you are good on up. Otherwise
> you have to come nearly to a stop to stop the wobble. I can see the wobble in the
> drivers front tire when it happens. Not sure on the other side, since I cant see it.
> There is a little wobble/vibration at 65-70 MPH too. But its nothing like what
> happens at 35.
>
> I had the new currie steering (tie rod, drag link, and ends) put on, and it actually
> got worse. The only steering parts with old ends is the track bar.
>
> The shop who did the steering install checked the stabilizer and said it was "nearly
> as good as new", as in its tight and they cant easily move the shaft in and out by
> hand.
>
> The axle shafts are new, inner, outer, and u-joints.
>
> Where to look?
>
> Hubs/wheel bearings??
>
> Give me some ideas on what all to check. My neighbor is going to jack it up and help
> me check the front end out on Sunday.
>
> Thanks gang!
> -jenn
08-11-2005, 09:20 PM
#3
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Re: Death wobble revisited
Wheel bearings are an easy start.
If you grab the top of the tire and start to rock the Jeep side to side
using all your weight, you should be able to feel a click or play if the
ball joints are bad. Then if you pull the wheel side to side, you can
see tie rod ends bad or not. If it does both, then jack it up and see
if it flops around because of a bad wheel bearing.
If no play, then Jack it up so the tire is 'just' clear of the ground
and hand spin the tire slow to see if it is egg or S shaped with a bad
belt wobble or 'bent out of the box' rim wobble.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
jbjeep wrote:
>
> 98 TJ
> new pitbull tires 35x14.5"
> new rims, 15x10" granted cheap 4wpw steelies.
> innovative balancing powder (yes, there is enough balance stuff in there - at speed
> its smooth)
>
> Started having a slight wobble occasionally, then it got worse - it starts around
> 30-40 MPH, if you can get to 40 with out it starting you are good on up. Otherwise
> you have to come nearly to a stop to stop the wobble. I can see the wobble in the
> drivers front tire when it happens. Not sure on the other side, since I cant see it.
> There is a little wobble/vibration at 65-70 MPH too. But its nothing like what
> happens at 35.
>
> I had the new currie steering (tie rod, drag link, and ends) put on, and it actually
> got worse. The only steering parts with old ends is the track bar.
>
> The shop who did the steering install checked the stabilizer and said it was "nearly
> as good as new", as in its tight and they cant easily move the shaft in and out by
> hand.
>
> The axle shafts are new, inner, outer, and u-joints.
>
> Where to look?
>
> Hubs/wheel bearings??
>
> Give me some ideas on what all to check. My neighbor is going to jack it up and help
> me check the front end out on Sunday.
>
> Thanks gang!
> -jenn
If you grab the top of the tire and start to rock the Jeep side to side
using all your weight, you should be able to feel a click or play if the
ball joints are bad. Then if you pull the wheel side to side, you can
see tie rod ends bad or not. If it does both, then jack it up and see
if it flops around because of a bad wheel bearing.
If no play, then Jack it up so the tire is 'just' clear of the ground
and hand spin the tire slow to see if it is egg or S shaped with a bad
belt wobble or 'bent out of the box' rim wobble.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
jbjeep wrote:
>
> 98 TJ
> new pitbull tires 35x14.5"
> new rims, 15x10" granted cheap 4wpw steelies.
> innovative balancing powder (yes, there is enough balance stuff in there - at speed
> its smooth)
>
> Started having a slight wobble occasionally, then it got worse - it starts around
> 30-40 MPH, if you can get to 40 with out it starting you are good on up. Otherwise
> you have to come nearly to a stop to stop the wobble. I can see the wobble in the
> drivers front tire when it happens. Not sure on the other side, since I cant see it.
> There is a little wobble/vibration at 65-70 MPH too. But its nothing like what
> happens at 35.
>
> I had the new currie steering (tie rod, drag link, and ends) put on, and it actually
> got worse. The only steering parts with old ends is the track bar.
>
> The shop who did the steering install checked the stabilizer and said it was "nearly
> as good as new", as in its tight and they cant easily move the shaft in and out by
> hand.
>
> The axle shafts are new, inner, outer, and u-joints.
>
> Where to look?
>
> Hubs/wheel bearings??
>
> Give me some ideas on what all to check. My neighbor is going to jack it up and help
> me check the front end out on Sunday.
>
> Thanks gang!
> -jenn
08-11-2005, 09:20 PM
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Re: Death wobble revisited
Wheel bearings are an easy start.
If you grab the top of the tire and start to rock the Jeep side to side
using all your weight, you should be able to feel a click or play if the
ball joints are bad. Then if you pull the wheel side to side, you can
see tie rod ends bad or not. If it does both, then jack it up and see
if it flops around because of a bad wheel bearing.
If no play, then Jack it up so the tire is 'just' clear of the ground
and hand spin the tire slow to see if it is egg or S shaped with a bad
belt wobble or 'bent out of the box' rim wobble.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
jbjeep wrote:
>
> 98 TJ
> new pitbull tires 35x14.5"
> new rims, 15x10" granted cheap 4wpw steelies.
> innovative balancing powder (yes, there is enough balance stuff in there - at speed
> its smooth)
>
> Started having a slight wobble occasionally, then it got worse - it starts around
> 30-40 MPH, if you can get to 40 with out it starting you are good on up. Otherwise
> you have to come nearly to a stop to stop the wobble. I can see the wobble in the
> drivers front tire when it happens. Not sure on the other side, since I cant see it.
> There is a little wobble/vibration at 65-70 MPH too. But its nothing like what
> happens at 35.
>
> I had the new currie steering (tie rod, drag link, and ends) put on, and it actually
> got worse. The only steering parts with old ends is the track bar.
>
> The shop who did the steering install checked the stabilizer and said it was "nearly
> as good as new", as in its tight and they cant easily move the shaft in and out by
> hand.
>
> The axle shafts are new, inner, outer, and u-joints.
>
> Where to look?
>
> Hubs/wheel bearings??
>
> Give me some ideas on what all to check. My neighbor is going to jack it up and help
> me check the front end out on Sunday.
>
> Thanks gang!
> -jenn
If you grab the top of the tire and start to rock the Jeep side to side
using all your weight, you should be able to feel a click or play if the
ball joints are bad. Then if you pull the wheel side to side, you can
see tie rod ends bad or not. If it does both, then jack it up and see
if it flops around because of a bad wheel bearing.
If no play, then Jack it up so the tire is 'just' clear of the ground
and hand spin the tire slow to see if it is egg or S shaped with a bad
belt wobble or 'bent out of the box' rim wobble.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
jbjeep wrote:
>
> 98 TJ
> new pitbull tires 35x14.5"
> new rims, 15x10" granted cheap 4wpw steelies.
> innovative balancing powder (yes, there is enough balance stuff in there - at speed
> its smooth)
>
> Started having a slight wobble occasionally, then it got worse - it starts around
> 30-40 MPH, if you can get to 40 with out it starting you are good on up. Otherwise
> you have to come nearly to a stop to stop the wobble. I can see the wobble in the
> drivers front tire when it happens. Not sure on the other side, since I cant see it.
> There is a little wobble/vibration at 65-70 MPH too. But its nothing like what
> happens at 35.
>
> I had the new currie steering (tie rod, drag link, and ends) put on, and it actually
> got worse. The only steering parts with old ends is the track bar.
>
> The shop who did the steering install checked the stabilizer and said it was "nearly
> as good as new", as in its tight and they cant easily move the shaft in and out by
> hand.
>
> The axle shafts are new, inner, outer, and u-joints.
>
> Where to look?
>
> Hubs/wheel bearings??
>
> Give me some ideas on what all to check. My neighbor is going to jack it up and help
> me check the front end out on Sunday.
>
> Thanks gang!
> -jenn
08-11-2005, 09:20 PM
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Re: Death wobble revisited
Wheel bearings are an easy start.
If you grab the top of the tire and start to rock the Jeep side to side
using all your weight, you should be able to feel a click or play if the
ball joints are bad. Then if you pull the wheel side to side, you can
see tie rod ends bad or not. If it does both, then jack it up and see
if it flops around because of a bad wheel bearing.
If no play, then Jack it up so the tire is 'just' clear of the ground
and hand spin the tire slow to see if it is egg or S shaped with a bad
belt wobble or 'bent out of the box' rim wobble.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
jbjeep wrote:
>
> 98 TJ
> new pitbull tires 35x14.5"
> new rims, 15x10" granted cheap 4wpw steelies.
> innovative balancing powder (yes, there is enough balance stuff in there - at speed
> its smooth)
>
> Started having a slight wobble occasionally, then it got worse - it starts around
> 30-40 MPH, if you can get to 40 with out it starting you are good on up. Otherwise
> you have to come nearly to a stop to stop the wobble. I can see the wobble in the
> drivers front tire when it happens. Not sure on the other side, since I cant see it.
> There is a little wobble/vibration at 65-70 MPH too. But its nothing like what
> happens at 35.
>
> I had the new currie steering (tie rod, drag link, and ends) put on, and it actually
> got worse. The only steering parts with old ends is the track bar.
>
> The shop who did the steering install checked the stabilizer and said it was "nearly
> as good as new", as in its tight and they cant easily move the shaft in and out by
> hand.
>
> The axle shafts are new, inner, outer, and u-joints.
>
> Where to look?
>
> Hubs/wheel bearings??
>
> Give me some ideas on what all to check. My neighbor is going to jack it up and help
> me check the front end out on Sunday.
>
> Thanks gang!
> -jenn
If you grab the top of the tire and start to rock the Jeep side to side
using all your weight, you should be able to feel a click or play if the
ball joints are bad. Then if you pull the wheel side to side, you can
see tie rod ends bad or not. If it does both, then jack it up and see
if it flops around because of a bad wheel bearing.
If no play, then Jack it up so the tire is 'just' clear of the ground
and hand spin the tire slow to see if it is egg or S shaped with a bad
belt wobble or 'bent out of the box' rim wobble.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
jbjeep wrote:
>
> 98 TJ
> new pitbull tires 35x14.5"
> new rims, 15x10" granted cheap 4wpw steelies.
> innovative balancing powder (yes, there is enough balance stuff in there - at speed
> its smooth)
>
> Started having a slight wobble occasionally, then it got worse - it starts around
> 30-40 MPH, if you can get to 40 with out it starting you are good on up. Otherwise
> you have to come nearly to a stop to stop the wobble. I can see the wobble in the
> drivers front tire when it happens. Not sure on the other side, since I cant see it.
> There is a little wobble/vibration at 65-70 MPH too. But its nothing like what
> happens at 35.
>
> I had the new currie steering (tie rod, drag link, and ends) put on, and it actually
> got worse. The only steering parts with old ends is the track bar.
>
> The shop who did the steering install checked the stabilizer and said it was "nearly
> as good as new", as in its tight and they cant easily move the shaft in and out by
> hand.
>
> The axle shafts are new, inner, outer, and u-joints.
>
> Where to look?
>
> Hubs/wheel bearings??
>
> Give me some ideas on what all to check. My neighbor is going to jack it up and help
> me check the front end out on Sunday.
>
> Thanks gang!
> -jenn
08-11-2005, 10:42 PM
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Re: Death wobble revisited
Hi Jennifer,
You know what I going to write: Bigger tires need bigger shocks
and an additional dampener hooked to your tie rod:
http://rustysoffroad.com/Merchant2/m...ode=sus_tj_kit
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
jbjeep wrote:
>
> 98 TJ
> new pitbull tires 35x14.5"
> new rims, 15x10" granted cheap 4wpw steelies.
> innovative balancing powder (yes, there is enough balance stuff in there - at speed
> its smooth)
>
> Started having a slight wobble occasionally, then it got worse - it starts around
> 30-40 MPH, if you can get to 40 with out it starting you are good on up. Otherwise
> you have to come nearly to a stop to stop the wobble. I can see the wobble in the
> drivers front tire when it happens. Not sure on the other side, since I cant see it.
> There is a little wobble/vibration at 65-70 MPH too. But its nothing like what
> happens at 35.
>
> I had the new currie steering (tie rod, drag link, and ends) put on, and it actually
> got worse. The only steering parts with old ends is the track bar.
>
> The shop who did the steering install checked the stabilizer and said it was "nearly
> as good as new", as in its tight and they cant easily move the shaft in and out by
> hand.
>
> The axle shafts are new, inner, outer, and u-joints.
>
> Where to look?
>
> Hubs/wheel bearings??
>
> Give me some ideas on what all to check. My neighbor is going to jack it up and help
> me check the front end out on Sunday.
>
> Thanks gang!
> -jenn
You know what I going to write: Bigger tires need bigger shocks
and an additional dampener hooked to your tie rod:
http://rustysoffroad.com/Merchant2/m...ode=sus_tj_kit
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
jbjeep wrote:
>
> 98 TJ
> new pitbull tires 35x14.5"
> new rims, 15x10" granted cheap 4wpw steelies.
> innovative balancing powder (yes, there is enough balance stuff in there - at speed
> its smooth)
>
> Started having a slight wobble occasionally, then it got worse - it starts around
> 30-40 MPH, if you can get to 40 with out it starting you are good on up. Otherwise
> you have to come nearly to a stop to stop the wobble. I can see the wobble in the
> drivers front tire when it happens. Not sure on the other side, since I cant see it.
> There is a little wobble/vibration at 65-70 MPH too. But its nothing like what
> happens at 35.
>
> I had the new currie steering (tie rod, drag link, and ends) put on, and it actually
> got worse. The only steering parts with old ends is the track bar.
>
> The shop who did the steering install checked the stabilizer and said it was "nearly
> as good as new", as in its tight and they cant easily move the shaft in and out by
> hand.
>
> The axle shafts are new, inner, outer, and u-joints.
>
> Where to look?
>
> Hubs/wheel bearings??
>
> Give me some ideas on what all to check. My neighbor is going to jack it up and help
> me check the front end out on Sunday.
>
> Thanks gang!
> -jenn
08-11-2005, 10:42 PM
#7
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Posts: n/a
Re: Death wobble revisited
Hi Jennifer,
You know what I going to write: Bigger tires need bigger shocks
and an additional dampener hooked to your tie rod:
http://rustysoffroad.com/Merchant2/m...ode=sus_tj_kit
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
jbjeep wrote:
>
> 98 TJ
> new pitbull tires 35x14.5"
> new rims, 15x10" granted cheap 4wpw steelies.
> innovative balancing powder (yes, there is enough balance stuff in there - at speed
> its smooth)
>
> Started having a slight wobble occasionally, then it got worse - it starts around
> 30-40 MPH, if you can get to 40 with out it starting you are good on up. Otherwise
> you have to come nearly to a stop to stop the wobble. I can see the wobble in the
> drivers front tire when it happens. Not sure on the other side, since I cant see it.
> There is a little wobble/vibration at 65-70 MPH too. But its nothing like what
> happens at 35.
>
> I had the new currie steering (tie rod, drag link, and ends) put on, and it actually
> got worse. The only steering parts with old ends is the track bar.
>
> The shop who did the steering install checked the stabilizer and said it was "nearly
> as good as new", as in its tight and they cant easily move the shaft in and out by
> hand.
>
> The axle shafts are new, inner, outer, and u-joints.
>
> Where to look?
>
> Hubs/wheel bearings??
>
> Give me some ideas on what all to check. My neighbor is going to jack it up and help
> me check the front end out on Sunday.
>
> Thanks gang!
> -jenn
You know what I going to write: Bigger tires need bigger shocks
and an additional dampener hooked to your tie rod:
http://rustysoffroad.com/Merchant2/m...ode=sus_tj_kit
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
jbjeep wrote:
>
> 98 TJ
> new pitbull tires 35x14.5"
> new rims, 15x10" granted cheap 4wpw steelies.
> innovative balancing powder (yes, there is enough balance stuff in there - at speed
> its smooth)
>
> Started having a slight wobble occasionally, then it got worse - it starts around
> 30-40 MPH, if you can get to 40 with out it starting you are good on up. Otherwise
> you have to come nearly to a stop to stop the wobble. I can see the wobble in the
> drivers front tire when it happens. Not sure on the other side, since I cant see it.
> There is a little wobble/vibration at 65-70 MPH too. But its nothing like what
> happens at 35.
>
> I had the new currie steering (tie rod, drag link, and ends) put on, and it actually
> got worse. The only steering parts with old ends is the track bar.
>
> The shop who did the steering install checked the stabilizer and said it was "nearly
> as good as new", as in its tight and they cant easily move the shaft in and out by
> hand.
>
> The axle shafts are new, inner, outer, and u-joints.
>
> Where to look?
>
> Hubs/wheel bearings??
>
> Give me some ideas on what all to check. My neighbor is going to jack it up and help
> me check the front end out on Sunday.
>
> Thanks gang!
> -jenn
08-11-2005, 10:42 PM
#8
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Death wobble revisited
Hi Jennifer,
You know what I going to write: Bigger tires need bigger shocks
and an additional dampener hooked to your tie rod:
http://rustysoffroad.com/Merchant2/m...ode=sus_tj_kit
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
jbjeep wrote:
>
> 98 TJ
> new pitbull tires 35x14.5"
> new rims, 15x10" granted cheap 4wpw steelies.
> innovative balancing powder (yes, there is enough balance stuff in there - at speed
> its smooth)
>
> Started having a slight wobble occasionally, then it got worse - it starts around
> 30-40 MPH, if you can get to 40 with out it starting you are good on up. Otherwise
> you have to come nearly to a stop to stop the wobble. I can see the wobble in the
> drivers front tire when it happens. Not sure on the other side, since I cant see it.
> There is a little wobble/vibration at 65-70 MPH too. But its nothing like what
> happens at 35.
>
> I had the new currie steering (tie rod, drag link, and ends) put on, and it actually
> got worse. The only steering parts with old ends is the track bar.
>
> The shop who did the steering install checked the stabilizer and said it was "nearly
> as good as new", as in its tight and they cant easily move the shaft in and out by
> hand.
>
> The axle shafts are new, inner, outer, and u-joints.
>
> Where to look?
>
> Hubs/wheel bearings??
>
> Give me some ideas on what all to check. My neighbor is going to jack it up and help
> me check the front end out on Sunday.
>
> Thanks gang!
> -jenn
You know what I going to write: Bigger tires need bigger shocks
and an additional dampener hooked to your tie rod:
http://rustysoffroad.com/Merchant2/m...ode=sus_tj_kit
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
jbjeep wrote:
>
> 98 TJ
> new pitbull tires 35x14.5"
> new rims, 15x10" granted cheap 4wpw steelies.
> innovative balancing powder (yes, there is enough balance stuff in there - at speed
> its smooth)
>
> Started having a slight wobble occasionally, then it got worse - it starts around
> 30-40 MPH, if you can get to 40 with out it starting you are good on up. Otherwise
> you have to come nearly to a stop to stop the wobble. I can see the wobble in the
> drivers front tire when it happens. Not sure on the other side, since I cant see it.
> There is a little wobble/vibration at 65-70 MPH too. But its nothing like what
> happens at 35.
>
> I had the new currie steering (tie rod, drag link, and ends) put on, and it actually
> got worse. The only steering parts with old ends is the track bar.
>
> The shop who did the steering install checked the stabilizer and said it was "nearly
> as good as new", as in its tight and they cant easily move the shaft in and out by
> hand.
>
> The axle shafts are new, inner, outer, and u-joints.
>
> Where to look?
>
> Hubs/wheel bearings??
>
> Give me some ideas on what all to check. My neighbor is going to jack it up and help
> me check the front end out on Sunday.
>
> Thanks gang!
> -jenn
08-11-2005, 10:42 PM
#9
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Death wobble revisited
Hi Jennifer,
You know what I going to write: Bigger tires need bigger shocks
and an additional dampener hooked to your tie rod:
http://rustysoffroad.com/Merchant2/m...ode=sus_tj_kit
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
jbjeep wrote:
>
> 98 TJ
> new pitbull tires 35x14.5"
> new rims, 15x10" granted cheap 4wpw steelies.
> innovative balancing powder (yes, there is enough balance stuff in there - at speed
> its smooth)
>
> Started having a slight wobble occasionally, then it got worse - it starts around
> 30-40 MPH, if you can get to 40 with out it starting you are good on up. Otherwise
> you have to come nearly to a stop to stop the wobble. I can see the wobble in the
> drivers front tire when it happens. Not sure on the other side, since I cant see it.
> There is a little wobble/vibration at 65-70 MPH too. But its nothing like what
> happens at 35.
>
> I had the new currie steering (tie rod, drag link, and ends) put on, and it actually
> got worse. The only steering parts with old ends is the track bar.
>
> The shop who did the steering install checked the stabilizer and said it was "nearly
> as good as new", as in its tight and they cant easily move the shaft in and out by
> hand.
>
> The axle shafts are new, inner, outer, and u-joints.
>
> Where to look?
>
> Hubs/wheel bearings??
>
> Give me some ideas on what all to check. My neighbor is going to jack it up and help
> me check the front end out on Sunday.
>
> Thanks gang!
> -jenn
You know what I going to write: Bigger tires need bigger shocks
and an additional dampener hooked to your tie rod:
http://rustysoffroad.com/Merchant2/m...ode=sus_tj_kit
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
jbjeep wrote:
>
> 98 TJ
> new pitbull tires 35x14.5"
> new rims, 15x10" granted cheap 4wpw steelies.
> innovative balancing powder (yes, there is enough balance stuff in there - at speed
> its smooth)
>
> Started having a slight wobble occasionally, then it got worse - it starts around
> 30-40 MPH, if you can get to 40 with out it starting you are good on up. Otherwise
> you have to come nearly to a stop to stop the wobble. I can see the wobble in the
> drivers front tire when it happens. Not sure on the other side, since I cant see it.
> There is a little wobble/vibration at 65-70 MPH too. But its nothing like what
> happens at 35.
>
> I had the new currie steering (tie rod, drag link, and ends) put on, and it actually
> got worse. The only steering parts with old ends is the track bar.
>
> The shop who did the steering install checked the stabilizer and said it was "nearly
> as good as new", as in its tight and they cant easily move the shaft in and out by
> hand.
>
> The axle shafts are new, inner, outer, and u-joints.
>
> Where to look?
>
> Hubs/wheel bearings??
>
> Give me some ideas on what all to check. My neighbor is going to jack it up and help
> me check the front end out on Sunday.
>
> Thanks gang!
> -jenn
08-11-2005, 10:48 PM
#10
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Death wobble revisited
Good ideas Mike.
Jenn, Here's a W.A.G. on my part since I am not a mechanic by any
means. If / when you perform ths 'spin' test, how about trying the
following. With the wheel off the ground determine the angle of the
wheel. brace a simple piece of wood (yardstick or something) than
place a device something that will allow the wheel to spin freely but
push away from your hand - maybe a caster wheel from the bottom of an
old desk. If it does not make contack all around that that would give
you an idea to degree you would be off. Maybe your neighbor has a
gauge that would show any deflection. If you'd like to get more
accuracy of the differance place the outer most position of the 'caster
wheel' with a piece of chalk. This would mark the area that is
furtherest outbound & spin. Measure the distance from your yardstick
at the chaulk to the opposite surfac of the chaulk mark. This should /
might give you an indication how much or if your wheel is off.
Hopefully it is not. Good luck in finding your problem and hope it is
a minor fix.
Steve in Michigan
97 TJ stock
Jenn, Here's a W.A.G. on my part since I am not a mechanic by any
means. If / when you perform ths 'spin' test, how about trying the
following. With the wheel off the ground determine the angle of the
wheel. brace a simple piece of wood (yardstick or something) than
place a device something that will allow the wheel to spin freely but
push away from your hand - maybe a caster wheel from the bottom of an
old desk. If it does not make contack all around that that would give
you an idea to degree you would be off. Maybe your neighbor has a
gauge that would show any deflection. If you'd like to get more
accuracy of the differance place the outer most position of the 'caster
wheel' with a piece of chalk. This would mark the area that is
furtherest outbound & spin. Measure the distance from your yardstick
at the chaulk to the opposite surfac of the chaulk mark. This should /
might give you an indication how much or if your wheel is off.
Hopefully it is not. Good luck in finding your problem and hope it is
a minor fix.
Steve in Michigan
97 TJ stock