Why does my Jeep wobble at 50 mph?
In these cases, one of the most common causes of the Death Wobble appears to be the Jeep’s front track bar. While the bar itself isn’t really at fault, the bolts that hold it in place and the supporting bushings can cause the vehicle to vibrate and shake.
Is the vibration gone from my Cherokee SRT8?
So after work today I went on some spirited driving and and finally hit the sweet spot of that Damn 70 mph vibration and surprise the vibration is all gone. I also did some nice rips up to 130 mph and my rig is solid and driving like it never did before.
What causes death wobble on a Jeep Cherokee?
Jack up one of your Jeep’s front wheels and grasp the tire at the 12- and 6-o’clock position, then wiggle the tire. If you feel movement, then you most likely have a worn wheel bearing. Check the other side as well. One other thing to check which can also have an impact on death wobble is your tires.
Why does my Jeep Grand Cherokee shake when I slow down?
This is the 2nd Cherokee w/4 wd that I have had this problem with. At anytime on a highway the front end will go into a violent shake that sends me to the shoulder to slow down. Once I slow to about 30 mph it goes back to normal. It happened on my 1999 Chrokee 4 wheel and now on my 1997 Limited.
Is there a set range for Jeep death wobble?
However, it is true that if you have done any suspension upgrades (Ex: Lift kits) you are more likely to experience death wobble. There also isn’t a set year range or specific Jeep years more susceptible to the wobble over others. Every Jeep, even the older Willys, can find themselves plagued with this issue.
So after work today I went on some spirited driving and and finally hit the sweet spot of that Damn 70 mph vibration and surprise the vibration is all gone. I also did some nice rips up to 130 mph and my rig is solid and driving like it never did before.
This is the 2nd Cherokee w/4 wd that I have had this problem with. At anytime on a highway the front end will go into a violent shake that sends me to the shoulder to slow down. Once I slow to about 30 mph it goes back to normal. It happened on my 1999 Chrokee 4 wheel and now on my 1997 Limited.
What causes a Jeep Wrangler to wobble on the road?
Granted, an unbalanced wheel or an improperly worn tire being the cause of your Wrangler’s death wobble is less probable, but it’s certainly not impossible. Hop onto any of the off-roading forums and you’ll find a case of someone noticing missing wheel weights, getting their tires re-balanced, and their Jeep’s shakes disappearing.
When does the death wobble start in a jeep?
So just because you own a Jeep does not mean you are going to be affected. However, if it does happen, it usually starts when one tire hits a groove, pothole, or some other bump in the pavement at speeds around 45 miles-per-hour – or even after a heavy tap on the brake. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.