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NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Appleton, WI
Alright I have a 98' that I recently installed a DPG 2.5" Ultimate OME kit on and now I have horrible death wobble. For reference I had the front end rebuilt 2 years ago, all new bushings, tie rod ends and bearings. The steering stabilizer is a 1 year old Rancho that looks in good shape (not leaking).
After the install with thumb nail alignment Jeep tracked straight and went on 100mi test drive and 4 wheeling. All was good until almost home when I got the death wobble.
Re-torqued all bolts, test drive = death wobble.
Had girlfriend turn steering wheel while I looked underneath. Everything looked good with no play except the JKS track bar had slight flex at adjuster (1-2 deg), but mounts were solid. Cranked on Jam nut, looked tight from additional inspection, test drive = death wobble.
Took Jeep in for tire balance and rotation (Goodyear Silent Armor with 8/32 left), tires looked good, test drive = death wobble.
Take Jeep in for laser wheel alignment and inspection at well respected local shop. He said that the Toe was out a bit, but everything else looked good and my thumb nail alignment was pretty good. As it sat caster was at 6 deg. Test drive = death wobble
I am at a loss on what else it could be. I have been fighting this for over a month now and I am getting to the point where I am nervous to drive it. Thanks in advance.
After the install with thumb nail alignment Jeep tracked straight and went on 100mi test drive and 4 wheeling. All was good until almost home when I got the death wobble.
Re-torqued all bolts, test drive = death wobble.
Had girlfriend turn steering wheel while I looked underneath. Everything looked good with no play except the JKS track bar had slight flex at adjuster (1-2 deg), but mounts were solid. Cranked on Jam nut, looked tight from additional inspection, test drive = death wobble.
Took Jeep in for tire balance and rotation (Goodyear Silent Armor with 8/32 left), tires looked good, test drive = death wobble.
Take Jeep in for laser wheel alignment and inspection at well respected local shop. He said that the Toe was out a bit, but everything else looked good and my thumb nail alignment was pretty good. As it sat caster was at 6 deg. Test drive = death wobble
I am at a loss on what else it could be. I have been fighting this for over a month now and I am getting to the point where I am nervous to drive it. Thanks in advance.