Shakin' 98' Wrangler
10-03-2006, 12:09 PM
#1
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Shakin' 98' Wrangler
I have a 98' Wrangler-manual. He has been pretty good to me thus far.
The only problem I have is when I go over 60 (and when I am aproaching
60) THe car begins to shake uncontrolably. It feels like a washing
machine out of rotation and it seems to be coming from the front center
of the Jeep. I know that Jeeps are loud and not the smoothest ride but
this not just the typical ride of the car.
Normally this would not be a problem but the 4.5 hr drive home from
college is sometimes unbareable. During the duration of this trip the
shaking doesn't occur as much once it is "warmed up". Any suggestions
would be greatly appreciated!!
thanks
The only problem I have is when I go over 60 (and when I am aproaching
60) THe car begins to shake uncontrolably. It feels like a washing
machine out of rotation and it seems to be coming from the front center
of the Jeep. I know that Jeeps are loud and not the smoothest ride but
this not just the typical ride of the car.
Normally this would not be a problem but the 4.5 hr drive home from
college is sometimes unbareable. During the duration of this trip the
shaking doesn't occur as much once it is "warmed up". Any suggestions
would be greatly appreciated!!
thanks
10-03-2006, 12:13 PM
#2
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Re: Shakin' 98' Wrangler
Have the tires balanced. It is cheap to have checked and/or redone, and
is very likely the problem.
"Rachel" <sassal87@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1159891775.760931.224580@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a 98' Wrangler-manual. He has been pretty good to me thus far.
> The only problem I have is when I go over 60 (and when I am aproaching
> 60) THe car begins to shake uncontrolably. It feels like a washing
> machine out of rotation and it seems to be coming from the front center
>
> of the Jeep. I know that Jeeps are loud and not the smoothest ride but
>
> this not just the typical ride of the car.
>
> Normally this would not be a problem but the 4.5 hr drive home from
> college is sometimes unbareable. During the duration of this trip the
> shaking doesn't occur as much once it is "warmed up". Any suggestions
> would be greatly appreciated!!
> thanks
>
is very likely the problem.
"Rachel" <sassal87@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1159891775.760931.224580@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a 98' Wrangler-manual. He has been pretty good to me thus far.
> The only problem I have is when I go over 60 (and when I am aproaching
> 60) THe car begins to shake uncontrolably. It feels like a washing
> machine out of rotation and it seems to be coming from the front center
>
> of the Jeep. I know that Jeeps are loud and not the smoothest ride but
>
> this not just the typical ride of the car.
>
> Normally this would not be a problem but the 4.5 hr drive home from
> college is sometimes unbareable. During the duration of this trip the
> shaking doesn't occur as much once it is "warmed up". Any suggestions
> would be greatly appreciated!!
> thanks
>
10-03-2006, 12:13 PM
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Re: Shakin' 98' Wrangler
Have the tires balanced. It is cheap to have checked and/or redone, and
is very likely the problem.
"Rachel" <sassal87@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1159891775.760931.224580@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a 98' Wrangler-manual. He has been pretty good to me thus far.
> The only problem I have is when I go over 60 (and when I am aproaching
> 60) THe car begins to shake uncontrolably. It feels like a washing
> machine out of rotation and it seems to be coming from the front center
>
> of the Jeep. I know that Jeeps are loud and not the smoothest ride but
>
> this not just the typical ride of the car.
>
> Normally this would not be a problem but the 4.5 hr drive home from
> college is sometimes unbareable. During the duration of this trip the
> shaking doesn't occur as much once it is "warmed up". Any suggestions
> would be greatly appreciated!!
> thanks
>
is very likely the problem.
"Rachel" <sassal87@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1159891775.760931.224580@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a 98' Wrangler-manual. He has been pretty good to me thus far.
> The only problem I have is when I go over 60 (and when I am aproaching
> 60) THe car begins to shake uncontrolably. It feels like a washing
> machine out of rotation and it seems to be coming from the front center
>
> of the Jeep. I know that Jeeps are loud and not the smoothest ride but
>
> this not just the typical ride of the car.
>
> Normally this would not be a problem but the 4.5 hr drive home from
> college is sometimes unbareable. During the duration of this trip the
> shaking doesn't occur as much once it is "warmed up". Any suggestions
> would be greatly appreciated!!
> thanks
>
10-03-2006, 12:13 PM
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Re: Shakin' 98' Wrangler
Have the tires balanced. It is cheap to have checked and/or redone, and
is very likely the problem.
"Rachel" <sassal87@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1159891775.760931.224580@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a 98' Wrangler-manual. He has been pretty good to me thus far.
> The only problem I have is when I go over 60 (and when I am aproaching
> 60) THe car begins to shake uncontrolably. It feels like a washing
> machine out of rotation and it seems to be coming from the front center
>
> of the Jeep. I know that Jeeps are loud and not the smoothest ride but
>
> this not just the typical ride of the car.
>
> Normally this would not be a problem but the 4.5 hr drive home from
> college is sometimes unbareable. During the duration of this trip the
> shaking doesn't occur as much once it is "warmed up". Any suggestions
> would be greatly appreciated!!
> thanks
>
is very likely the problem.
"Rachel" <sassal87@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1159891775.760931.224580@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a 98' Wrangler-manual. He has been pretty good to me thus far.
> The only problem I have is when I go over 60 (and when I am aproaching
> 60) THe car begins to shake uncontrolably. It feels like a washing
> machine out of rotation and it seems to be coming from the front center
>
> of the Jeep. I know that Jeeps are loud and not the smoothest ride but
>
> this not just the typical ride of the car.
>
> Normally this would not be a problem but the 4.5 hr drive home from
> college is sometimes unbareable. During the duration of this trip the
> shaking doesn't occur as much once it is "warmed up". Any suggestions
> would be greatly appreciated!!
> thanks
>
10-03-2006, 12:32 PM
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Re: Shakin' 98' Wrangler
That is called the 'death wobble' and can literally shake you off the
road or snap something so you lose control.
Having the tires rotated will fast tell you if it is a bad tire in the
front, but I would be looking at the track bar bushings first.
That is the bar that goes from the driver's side frame down to the
passenger side axle. If you look under and have someone turn the
wheels, you can maybe see play in the bushing down at the axle. It is a
bit harder to see when the drivers side is bad, but if you look close
when someone turns the steering back and forth, you might see it.
If you sit in the drivers seat and get an eyeball on the ground in front
and turn the steering wheel a half turn each way, only the wheels should
turn. If you can see the nose of the Jeep move side to side compared to
the ground in the background, then the track bar is the problem.
You also have a steering stabilizer shock that can go bad, but it only
masks issues, it won't be the cause.
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)
Rachel wrote:
>
> I have a 98' Wrangler-manual. He has been pretty good to me thus far.
> The only problem I have is when I go over 60 (and when I am aproaching
> 60) THe car begins to shake uncontrolably. It feels like a washing
> machine out of rotation and it seems to be coming from the front center
>
> of the Jeep. I know that Jeeps are loud and not the smoothest ride but
>
> this not just the typical ride of the car.
>
> Normally this would not be a problem but the 4.5 hr drive home from
> college is sometimes unbareable. During the duration of this trip the
> shaking doesn't occur as much once it is "warmed up". Any suggestions
> would be greatly appreciated!!
> thanks
road or snap something so you lose control.
Having the tires rotated will fast tell you if it is a bad tire in the
front, but I would be looking at the track bar bushings first.
That is the bar that goes from the driver's side frame down to the
passenger side axle. If you look under and have someone turn the
wheels, you can maybe see play in the bushing down at the axle. It is a
bit harder to see when the drivers side is bad, but if you look close
when someone turns the steering back and forth, you might see it.
If you sit in the drivers seat and get an eyeball on the ground in front
and turn the steering wheel a half turn each way, only the wheels should
turn. If you can see the nose of the Jeep move side to side compared to
the ground in the background, then the track bar is the problem.
You also have a steering stabilizer shock that can go bad, but it only
masks issues, it won't be the cause.
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)
Rachel wrote:
>
> I have a 98' Wrangler-manual. He has been pretty good to me thus far.
> The only problem I have is when I go over 60 (and when I am aproaching
> 60) THe car begins to shake uncontrolably. It feels like a washing
> machine out of rotation and it seems to be coming from the front center
>
> of the Jeep. I know that Jeeps are loud and not the smoothest ride but
>
> this not just the typical ride of the car.
>
> Normally this would not be a problem but the 4.5 hr drive home from
> college is sometimes unbareable. During the duration of this trip the
> shaking doesn't occur as much once it is "warmed up". Any suggestions
> would be greatly appreciated!!
> thanks
10-03-2006, 12:32 PM
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Re: Shakin' 98' Wrangler
That is called the 'death wobble' and can literally shake you off the
road or snap something so you lose control.
Having the tires rotated will fast tell you if it is a bad tire in the
front, but I would be looking at the track bar bushings first.
That is the bar that goes from the driver's side frame down to the
passenger side axle. If you look under and have someone turn the
wheels, you can maybe see play in the bushing down at the axle. It is a
bit harder to see when the drivers side is bad, but if you look close
when someone turns the steering back and forth, you might see it.
If you sit in the drivers seat and get an eyeball on the ground in front
and turn the steering wheel a half turn each way, only the wheels should
turn. If you can see the nose of the Jeep move side to side compared to
the ground in the background, then the track bar is the problem.
You also have a steering stabilizer shock that can go bad, but it only
masks issues, it won't be the cause.
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)
Rachel wrote:
>
> I have a 98' Wrangler-manual. He has been pretty good to me thus far.
> The only problem I have is when I go over 60 (and when I am aproaching
> 60) THe car begins to shake uncontrolably. It feels like a washing
> machine out of rotation and it seems to be coming from the front center
>
> of the Jeep. I know that Jeeps are loud and not the smoothest ride but
>
> this not just the typical ride of the car.
>
> Normally this would not be a problem but the 4.5 hr drive home from
> college is sometimes unbareable. During the duration of this trip the
> shaking doesn't occur as much once it is "warmed up". Any suggestions
> would be greatly appreciated!!
> thanks
road or snap something so you lose control.
Having the tires rotated will fast tell you if it is a bad tire in the
front, but I would be looking at the track bar bushings first.
That is the bar that goes from the driver's side frame down to the
passenger side axle. If you look under and have someone turn the
wheels, you can maybe see play in the bushing down at the axle. It is a
bit harder to see when the drivers side is bad, but if you look close
when someone turns the steering back and forth, you might see it.
If you sit in the drivers seat and get an eyeball on the ground in front
and turn the steering wheel a half turn each way, only the wheels should
turn. If you can see the nose of the Jeep move side to side compared to
the ground in the background, then the track bar is the problem.
You also have a steering stabilizer shock that can go bad, but it only
masks issues, it won't be the cause.
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)
Rachel wrote:
>
> I have a 98' Wrangler-manual. He has been pretty good to me thus far.
> The only problem I have is when I go over 60 (and when I am aproaching
> 60) THe car begins to shake uncontrolably. It feels like a washing
> machine out of rotation and it seems to be coming from the front center
>
> of the Jeep. I know that Jeeps are loud and not the smoothest ride but
>
> this not just the typical ride of the car.
>
> Normally this would not be a problem but the 4.5 hr drive home from
> college is sometimes unbareable. During the duration of this trip the
> shaking doesn't occur as much once it is "warmed up". Any suggestions
> would be greatly appreciated!!
> thanks
10-03-2006, 12:32 PM
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Re: Shakin' 98' Wrangler
That is called the 'death wobble' and can literally shake you off the
road or snap something so you lose control.
Having the tires rotated will fast tell you if it is a bad tire in the
front, but I would be looking at the track bar bushings first.
That is the bar that goes from the driver's side frame down to the
passenger side axle. If you look under and have someone turn the
wheels, you can maybe see play in the bushing down at the axle. It is a
bit harder to see when the drivers side is bad, but if you look close
when someone turns the steering back and forth, you might see it.
If you sit in the drivers seat and get an eyeball on the ground in front
and turn the steering wheel a half turn each way, only the wheels should
turn. If you can see the nose of the Jeep move side to side compared to
the ground in the background, then the track bar is the problem.
You also have a steering stabilizer shock that can go bad, but it only
masks issues, it won't be the cause.
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)
Rachel wrote:
>
> I have a 98' Wrangler-manual. He has been pretty good to me thus far.
> The only problem I have is when I go over 60 (and when I am aproaching
> 60) THe car begins to shake uncontrolably. It feels like a washing
> machine out of rotation and it seems to be coming from the front center
>
> of the Jeep. I know that Jeeps are loud and not the smoothest ride but
>
> this not just the typical ride of the car.
>
> Normally this would not be a problem but the 4.5 hr drive home from
> college is sometimes unbareable. During the duration of this trip the
> shaking doesn't occur as much once it is "warmed up". Any suggestions
> would be greatly appreciated!!
> thanks
road or snap something so you lose control.
Having the tires rotated will fast tell you if it is a bad tire in the
front, but I would be looking at the track bar bushings first.
That is the bar that goes from the driver's side frame down to the
passenger side axle. If you look under and have someone turn the
wheels, you can maybe see play in the bushing down at the axle. It is a
bit harder to see when the drivers side is bad, but if you look close
when someone turns the steering back and forth, you might see it.
If you sit in the drivers seat and get an eyeball on the ground in front
and turn the steering wheel a half turn each way, only the wheels should
turn. If you can see the nose of the Jeep move side to side compared to
the ground in the background, then the track bar is the problem.
You also have a steering stabilizer shock that can go bad, but it only
masks issues, it won't be the cause.
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)
Rachel wrote:
>
> I have a 98' Wrangler-manual. He has been pretty good to me thus far.
> The only problem I have is when I go over 60 (and when I am aproaching
> 60) THe car begins to shake uncontrolably. It feels like a washing
> machine out of rotation and it seems to be coming from the front center
>
> of the Jeep. I know that Jeeps are loud and not the smoothest ride but
>
> this not just the typical ride of the car.
>
> Normally this would not be a problem but the 4.5 hr drive home from
> college is sometimes unbareable. During the duration of this trip the
> shaking doesn't occur as much once it is "warmed up". Any suggestions
> would be greatly appreciated!!
> thanks
10-03-2006, 01:46 PM
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Re: Shakin' 98' Wrangler
They put the steering stabilizer on there for a reason. It can mask issues,
for sure, but I have seen vehicles where it is the only thing causing a
problem like this. If it is bad, it may be wet around where the shiny rod
goes into the cylinder.
Earle
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4522908E.2C0DE4@sympatico.ca...
> That is called the 'death wobble' and can literally shake you off the
> road or snap something so you lose control.
>
> Having the tires rotated will fast tell you if it is a bad tire in the
> front, but I would be looking at the track bar bushings first.
>
> That is the bar that goes from the driver's side frame down to the
> passenger side axle. If you look under and have someone turn the
> wheels, you can maybe see play in the bushing down at the axle. It is a
> bit harder to see when the drivers side is bad, but if you look close
> when someone turns the steering back and forth, you might see it.
>
> If you sit in the drivers seat and get an eyeball on the ground in front
> and turn the steering wheel a half turn each way, only the wheels should
> turn. If you can see the nose of the Jeep move side to side compared to
> the ground in the background, then the track bar is the problem.
>
> You also have a steering stabilizer shock that can go bad, but it only
> masks issues, it won't be the cause.
>
> 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)
>
> Rachel wrote:
> >
> > I have a 98' Wrangler-manual. He has been pretty good to me thus far.
> > The only problem I have is when I go over 60 (and when I am aproaching
> > 60) THe car begins to shake uncontrolably. It feels like a washing
> > machine out of rotation and it seems to be coming from the front center
> >
> > of the Jeep. I know that Jeeps are loud and not the smoothest ride but
> >
> > this not just the typical ride of the car.
> >
> > Normally this would not be a problem but the 4.5 hr drive home from
> > college is sometimes unbareable. During the duration of this trip the
> > shaking doesn't occur as much once it is "warmed up". Any suggestions
> > would be greatly appreciated!!
> > thanks
for sure, but I have seen vehicles where it is the only thing causing a
problem like this. If it is bad, it may be wet around where the shiny rod
goes into the cylinder.
Earle
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4522908E.2C0DE4@sympatico.ca...
> That is called the 'death wobble' and can literally shake you off the
> road or snap something so you lose control.
>
> Having the tires rotated will fast tell you if it is a bad tire in the
> front, but I would be looking at the track bar bushings first.
>
> That is the bar that goes from the driver's side frame down to the
> passenger side axle. If you look under and have someone turn the
> wheels, you can maybe see play in the bushing down at the axle. It is a
> bit harder to see when the drivers side is bad, but if you look close
> when someone turns the steering back and forth, you might see it.
>
> If you sit in the drivers seat and get an eyeball on the ground in front
> and turn the steering wheel a half turn each way, only the wheels should
> turn. If you can see the nose of the Jeep move side to side compared to
> the ground in the background, then the track bar is the problem.
>
> You also have a steering stabilizer shock that can go bad, but it only
> masks issues, it won't be the cause.
>
> 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)
>
> Rachel wrote:
> >
> > I have a 98' Wrangler-manual. He has been pretty good to me thus far.
> > The only problem I have is when I go over 60 (and when I am aproaching
> > 60) THe car begins to shake uncontrolably. It feels like a washing
> > machine out of rotation and it seems to be coming from the front center
> >
> > of the Jeep. I know that Jeeps are loud and not the smoothest ride but
> >
> > this not just the typical ride of the car.
> >
> > Normally this would not be a problem but the 4.5 hr drive home from
> > college is sometimes unbareable. During the duration of this trip the
> > shaking doesn't occur as much once it is "warmed up". Any suggestions
> > would be greatly appreciated!!
> > thanks
10-03-2006, 01:46 PM
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Re: Shakin' 98' Wrangler
They put the steering stabilizer on there for a reason. It can mask issues,
for sure, but I have seen vehicles where it is the only thing causing a
problem like this. If it is bad, it may be wet around where the shiny rod
goes into the cylinder.
Earle
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4522908E.2C0DE4@sympatico.ca...
> That is called the 'death wobble' and can literally shake you off the
> road or snap something so you lose control.
>
> Having the tires rotated will fast tell you if it is a bad tire in the
> front, but I would be looking at the track bar bushings first.
>
> That is the bar that goes from the driver's side frame down to the
> passenger side axle. If you look under and have someone turn the
> wheels, you can maybe see play in the bushing down at the axle. It is a
> bit harder to see when the drivers side is bad, but if you look close
> when someone turns the steering back and forth, you might see it.
>
> If you sit in the drivers seat and get an eyeball on the ground in front
> and turn the steering wheel a half turn each way, only the wheels should
> turn. If you can see the nose of the Jeep move side to side compared to
> the ground in the background, then the track bar is the problem.
>
> You also have a steering stabilizer shock that can go bad, but it only
> masks issues, it won't be the cause.
>
> 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)
>
> Rachel wrote:
> >
> > I have a 98' Wrangler-manual. He has been pretty good to me thus far.
> > The only problem I have is when I go over 60 (and when I am aproaching
> > 60) THe car begins to shake uncontrolably. It feels like a washing
> > machine out of rotation and it seems to be coming from the front center
> >
> > of the Jeep. I know that Jeeps are loud and not the smoothest ride but
> >
> > this not just the typical ride of the car.
> >
> > Normally this would not be a problem but the 4.5 hr drive home from
> > college is sometimes unbareable. During the duration of this trip the
> > shaking doesn't occur as much once it is "warmed up". Any suggestions
> > would be greatly appreciated!!
> > thanks
for sure, but I have seen vehicles where it is the only thing causing a
problem like this. If it is bad, it may be wet around where the shiny rod
goes into the cylinder.
Earle
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4522908E.2C0DE4@sympatico.ca...
> That is called the 'death wobble' and can literally shake you off the
> road or snap something so you lose control.
>
> Having the tires rotated will fast tell you if it is a bad tire in the
> front, but I would be looking at the track bar bushings first.
>
> That is the bar that goes from the driver's side frame down to the
> passenger side axle. If you look under and have someone turn the
> wheels, you can maybe see play in the bushing down at the axle. It is a
> bit harder to see when the drivers side is bad, but if you look close
> when someone turns the steering back and forth, you might see it.
>
> If you sit in the drivers seat and get an eyeball on the ground in front
> and turn the steering wheel a half turn each way, only the wheels should
> turn. If you can see the nose of the Jeep move side to side compared to
> the ground in the background, then the track bar is the problem.
>
> You also have a steering stabilizer shock that can go bad, but it only
> masks issues, it won't be the cause.
>
> 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)
>
> Rachel wrote:
> >
> > I have a 98' Wrangler-manual. He has been pretty good to me thus far.
> > The only problem I have is when I go over 60 (and when I am aproaching
> > 60) THe car begins to shake uncontrolably. It feels like a washing
> > machine out of rotation and it seems to be coming from the front center
> >
> > of the Jeep. I know that Jeeps are loud and not the smoothest ride but
> >
> > this not just the typical ride of the car.
> >
> > Normally this would not be a problem but the 4.5 hr drive home from
> > college is sometimes unbareable. During the duration of this trip the
> > shaking doesn't occur as much once it is "warmed up". Any suggestions
> > would be greatly appreciated!!
> > thanks
10-03-2006, 01:46 PM
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Re: Shakin' 98' Wrangler
They put the steering stabilizer on there for a reason. It can mask issues,
for sure, but I have seen vehicles where it is the only thing causing a
problem like this. If it is bad, it may be wet around where the shiny rod
goes into the cylinder.
Earle
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4522908E.2C0DE4@sympatico.ca...
> That is called the 'death wobble' and can literally shake you off the
> road or snap something so you lose control.
>
> Having the tires rotated will fast tell you if it is a bad tire in the
> front, but I would be looking at the track bar bushings first.
>
> That is the bar that goes from the driver's side frame down to the
> passenger side axle. If you look under and have someone turn the
> wheels, you can maybe see play in the bushing down at the axle. It is a
> bit harder to see when the drivers side is bad, but if you look close
> when someone turns the steering back and forth, you might see it.
>
> If you sit in the drivers seat and get an eyeball on the ground in front
> and turn the steering wheel a half turn each way, only the wheels should
> turn. If you can see the nose of the Jeep move side to side compared to
> the ground in the background, then the track bar is the problem.
>
> You also have a steering stabilizer shock that can go bad, but it only
> masks issues, it won't be the cause.
>
> 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)
>
> Rachel wrote:
> >
> > I have a 98' Wrangler-manual. He has been pretty good to me thus far.
> > The only problem I have is when I go over 60 (and when I am aproaching
> > 60) THe car begins to shake uncontrolably. It feels like a washing
> > machine out of rotation and it seems to be coming from the front center
> >
> > of the Jeep. I know that Jeeps are loud and not the smoothest ride but
> >
> > this not just the typical ride of the car.
> >
> > Normally this would not be a problem but the 4.5 hr drive home from
> > college is sometimes unbareable. During the duration of this trip the
> > shaking doesn't occur as much once it is "warmed up". Any suggestions
> > would be greatly appreciated!!
> > thanks
for sure, but I have seen vehicles where it is the only thing causing a
problem like this. If it is bad, it may be wet around where the shiny rod
goes into the cylinder.
Earle
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4522908E.2C0DE4@sympatico.ca...
> That is called the 'death wobble' and can literally shake you off the
> road or snap something so you lose control.
>
> Having the tires rotated will fast tell you if it is a bad tire in the
> front, but I would be looking at the track bar bushings first.
>
> That is the bar that goes from the driver's side frame down to the
> passenger side axle. If you look under and have someone turn the
> wheels, you can maybe see play in the bushing down at the axle. It is a
> bit harder to see when the drivers side is bad, but if you look close
> when someone turns the steering back and forth, you might see it.
>
> If you sit in the drivers seat and get an eyeball on the ground in front
> and turn the steering wheel a half turn each way, only the wheels should
> turn. If you can see the nose of the Jeep move side to side compared to
> the ground in the background, then the track bar is the problem.
>
> You also have a steering stabilizer shock that can go bad, but it only
> masks issues, it won't be the cause.
>
> 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)
>
> Rachel wrote:
> >
> > I have a 98' Wrangler-manual. He has been pretty good to me thus far.
> > The only problem I have is when I go over 60 (and when I am aproaching
> > 60) THe car begins to shake uncontrolably. It feels like a washing
> > machine out of rotation and it seems to be coming from the front center
> >
> > of the Jeep. I know that Jeeps are loud and not the smoothest ride but
> >
> > this not just the typical ride of the car.
> >
> > Normally this would not be a problem but the 4.5 hr drive home from
> > college is sometimes unbareable. During the duration of this trip the
> > shaking doesn't occur as much once it is "warmed up". Any suggestions
> > would be greatly appreciated!!
> > thanks