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Old 09-29-2010, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by sixty5vdub
Dat's not good Justin! But, a SS won't fix death wobble. Only help mask it by absorbing some of the vibration. If you do have the dreaded DW, and not just a mild vibration, you might want to get your front end (ball joints or tie-rod ends) checked out.



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its not fully on scary DW yet...but I have noticed it a few times. Especially if I hit a bump
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Old 09-29-2010, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Wilky
Very nice!
And so the modding begins...and don't give me that crap that "this is all I'm doing to my Jeep"......
Hey man..did you ever find the squeak up front?
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Old 09-29-2010, 04:36 PM
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@ "Secret Squirrel Plans". Your showing your age there Gary ...........
Yup . . . once you hit your late sixties, you just don't care anymore.
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Old 09-29-2010, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 08RedRecon
Installed the dual stabilizers last night so Im now ready for the ride this weekend.

Oh yeah, now have that teraflex stabilizer sitting in the garage if anybody wants it. Looks like the stock one with a TF sticker on it. Free to first person who asks.
Can you tell a difference with the new set up?
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Old 09-30-2010, 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by sixty5vdub
Dat's not good Justin! But, a SS won't fix death wobble. Only help mask it by absorbing some of the vibration. If you do have the dreaded DW, and not just a mild vibration, you might want to get your front end (ball joints or tie-rod ends) checked out.



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im assuming the "death wobble" isnt trying to cross hwy 72 after too many adult beverages? soooo what is it? and should i be concerned with large tires?
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Old 09-30-2010, 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by RCAllen
im assuming the "death wobble" isnt trying to cross hwy 72 after too many adult beverages? soooo what is it? and should i be concerned with large tires?
Death Wobble is a severe vibration from the front end of the Jeep, usually occuring after hitting a bump while travelling down the road. And it isn't just a little shimmy or vibration, it is like the entire Jeep is shaking itself to death. If you ever have it, you will know. If it does occur, only way to make it stop is to pull over and come to a complete stop.

I had it happen once in my old lifted '95 Grand Cherokee, going down the interstate while pulling a boat. Scared the hell outta me. I don't know of a definitive answer to what causes it, but most folks think it is due to worn out components (ball joints, tie rod ends, mis-aligned front ends, etc.). Maybe the act of towing the boat + some worn out component + the bumpy interstate all added up to it. It never happened again after that one time.

As long as your front end is in good shape, larger tires won't be a issue.


disclaimer: I am not a mechanic. Do not quote me on any of this. No warranty is expressed or implied.




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Old 09-30-2010, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by sixty5vdub

As long as your front end is in good shape, larger tires won't be a issue.


disclaimer: I am not a mechanic. Do not quote me on any of this. No warranty is expressed or implied.




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ok, i think my front end is in good shape.....


and the disclaimer, coming for you?

sorry anthony......
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Old 09-30-2010, 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by RCAllen
ok, i think my front end is in good shape.....


and the disclaimer, coming for you?

sorry anthony......
I had it on mine after the lift install. Turned out to be loose components during the install.
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Old 09-30-2010, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by RCAllen
ok, i think my front end is in good shape.....
OK, I will go ahead and say it:



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Old 09-30-2010, 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by sixty5vdub
OK, I will go ahead and say it:



oh that's just funny as hell, good thing i didnt say anymore about the vibration huh?
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