DEATH WOBBLE: What People Misunderstand - Causes, Triggers & How to MAKE IT STOP

[@ProjectDanH]

Listen closely... This man speaks the truth!

[@jeremyhallman2496]

Death wobble is fun if you ask me, the look on my passenger face is PRICELESS

[@framerandy77]

Just jump out of the jeep, and let Jesus take the wheel? That's funny, I was laughing out loud. Lol

[@ChrisTheBmxGuy]

100% spot on with rotors triggering death wobble. My 85 d150 has decent shimmy from warped rotors and a worn center link. Ill be rebuilding the whole front end soon though so no big deal.

[@bretthibbs6083]

I had the same problem with my wrangler I thought it was something worse but it only happened when i hit the brakes and it scared the hell out of me cause a couple of times it was really bad and almost lost control of the jeep I dealt with it for almost 2 years by pumping the brakes and finally last fall I replaced the rotors and pads and everything is fine

[@ProjectDanH]

Shoots a bull's-eye through all things DW.... Getts tripped up on drove/driven 🤣🤣🤣 Jeep my life

[@Danielgom3z]

Thank you man for helping with my mental problems, according to professionals in my area!!! They say that the dead-wobbel has nothing to do with brakes, and that by anticipating a possible dead-wobbel, if I turn the steering wheel slightly I can avoid the dead-wobbel!

[@Danielgom3z]

In words you can unravel the hidden mysteries of the dead-wobbel. I have already subscribed to your channel, your knowledge deserves to be shared. I deeply believe that it took a long time to arrive at all this wisdom. The WJ community is very grateful for your efforts, I want you to know that! Thank you very much!!!

[@davidvoinier6008]

After replacing EVERYTHING on the front end of my WJ I still had a bad case of death wobble. It finally turned out to be a worn out pitman arm of all things. It was loose on the steering box splines. Something that doesn't ordinarily happen.

[@noahbartholomew932]

Wouldn't have done it if your alignment was right

[@eosborne9w6]

Don't overlook the bolt that connects the track bar on the axle side. They corrode and lose diameter over time. I just replaced the one on my daughters xj, it's an M10 x 1.5 , but it had worn down to 9.05mm in the shoulder area.

[@johnanon2254]

You will never forget death woble looked under my xj absolutely zero joint bushings not wore out plain gone a stick in a hole bouncing around new u joints and wheel bearings so far so good

[@boogerhead0]

Death wobble is a typical characteristic of a solid front axle. I owned a 1964 International Harvester long-bed pickup truck, 4wd with manual locking hubs. It had death wobble, triggered by a road bump, stopped by a heavy punch on the brakes and steering wheel jerk to one side or other. Also, if mud was allowed to build on the large split-ring wheels, then death wobble. That pickup had no track bar in its design, as I recall. This was my daily driver in some of my high school years, 1969-1971.

[@gimmefuel7268]

Epic video bro!! I’ve got an ‘84 Chevy K20. My “wobble” is DEFINITELY when I apply the brakes. But instead of “side to side” action, mine is up & down. BAD 😳😳 It’s like my truck is trying to hop to the friggin moon & back. I’m really hoping that installing new rotors helps this. That would so fantastic.

[@salvatorebaleno9807]

Great video for 3 reasons... 1, in depth look into the actual issue 2, That shirt tho! 🐻⬇️ 3, Beard

[@jackassguitarplayer1]

My death wobble was the axle mount. I got a whole new mount from barns 4x4. Highly recommend vs any other method

[@johnweber4169]

I can't wait for the video about fixing a out a wallowed out bolt holes under the vehicle.

[@gonejeeping3406]

I had a 2wd 04 WJ with a simple 2 inch level kit on it. I threw on some wrangler tires that were 33" with my 1.5" wheel spacers and got immediate death wobble. I replaced just about everything and still had it, then took off just the front wheel spacers and it was good as new. To this day I don't understand exactly why it happened like that, but I guess the axle wasn't tough enough or what. But the wheel spacers did it for me haha

[@brentdutcher2875]

I don't know if I ever told you I work for Chrysler in Auburn hills one of janitors had death wobble. On his 2003 grand Cherokee and it ended up being a lose pitman arm. Crazy because it fell right off the steering box. We figured someone put a wrong arm on it at one time or another. Oh well any play in that steering will do that. Just thought I would share current events. Have a good one guys. Ps. Doctor death wobble is Kens car care center near Owosso Michigan. Take care

[@Re-DeclarationOfIndependence]

90s xj, big tires, 4 inch lift and got the wobble at 35 mph. can’t drive it. Just replaced track bar, drag link and tire rod with heavy duty equipment. The wobble is still the exact same. I’m going to search your videos for the solution but if you have a pointer please let me know. Thanks.

[@LabradorRichy]

hi, I bought a 98 xj with 2" lift and 31" tires, the front end is not new but it had zero DW, I swapped the rear axle with a 8.25 from the junkyard (replaced bearings, the seals, the yolk seal and the yolk on it) also while at it I replaced the front diff pinion seal, other than that didnt touch a single bolt on the front suspension. I took it for a drive after i was done, and as soon as i get to 45 mph, it starts the DW on a smooth surface, going straight, does it every time as soon as it gets to that speed. can a rear axle cause a death wobble?

[@tonydowd8566]

Great video. Appreciate the info. Relatively new to the jeep world. 99 WJ. Lot's of new parts, and lovin it. Keep the vids comin. #bluegrassjeepin

[@dadteaches]

The biggest thing that's given me the most death wobble is buying 25 year old jeeps. I then gut the suspension and drive train, put it back together with shiney things, and it seems to go away.

[@kurtnulf3362]

So you just throw parts at it

[@dadteaches]

@@kurtnulf3362 basically I just throw a new jeep at it, in bite sized chunks

[@maxhenrikson9996]

I’ve had two xj’s at the same time I was only driving one so I swapped the tires around because I like the rims better. Death wobble because tire balance was so bad. Swapped back gone.

[@drewsdiagnostics7201]

Wheel balance definitely needs to be factored in.

[@danhambrick6331]

Nice job Douglas....👍👍

[@unicron24]

thanks for the info...

[@mestupkid689]

Whats your experience with leaf sprung solid axles?

[@larryfogle3697]

The spring bushings do what the track(pan hard) bar do with leaf springs. The steering is pretty close to the same.

[@andrewferraro8568]

Hey man, I've got a wj with 140k. I want to do some preventative maintenance overall, not just to prevent death wobble. What should i look for? Thx from a fellow NJ jeeper

[@outdoorsmansgarage]

Riding in a WJ with death wobble is definitely an interesting experience.

[@tadavis12]

I would totally get some more merch from you guys! And really digging the Eugene the jeep idea.

[@BenjaminHansen]

I can hit a particular bump in the road coming home and get DW. Last winter when the temps dropped considerably ie. 5*F the DW went away. After the weather warmed up, the DW came back. This tells me the new Crown bushings I put in may be bad. I was thinking about replacing them with poly bushings. Thoughts?

[@chakramama2947]

You should do a video on your brow routine, those things are perfect 😊

[@Re-DeclarationOfIndependence]

How about that beard though? My man is strong in the face shield.

[@codyrichardson238]

You make great content. Keep it up.

[@usmc6157]

Subbed…best thing going for the DW demons!

[@mkpops8766]

I have a 99 jeep Cherokee sport I replaced my track bar and still got the wobbles any suggestions what I should look at next. Thank you

[@Alexodeya6925]

^^^

[@BenjaminHansen]

Yes,actually. You should look at everything. Just like the vid said. Track bar mounts, Balance wheels, rotors, bearings, tie rod ends, everything.

[@mkpops8766]

@@BenjaminHansen yeah thats exactly what I'm gonna do think I fall in the if it's never been replaced category I bought this jeep from a lady she bought it new in 99 and never replaced anything. I've owned 7 other jeeps never had the DW but I also didn't keep them long lol

[@BenjaminHansen]

@@mkpops8766 I've been there. I ended up an 1 1/2" to tall. I am going to back it town a little more to my liking.

[@CodySchulz-gx7sw]

I got it no fixed it twice I need some assistance please please

[@357bullfrog9]

How much do the differential hold ? I need to change mine. 04 wj

[@drewsdiagnostics7201]

198 RBI (Model 35)1.66 Liters (3.5 pts.) +/- 1 oz. (0.3 L) Note: With Trac-lok add 2.5 oz. (0.07 L) of Friction Modifier. 226 RBA (Model 44)4.75 pts. (2.24 Liters) +/- 1 oz. (0.3 L) Note: With Trac-lok or Vari-Lok, add 2.5 oz. (0.07 L) of Friction Modifier.

[@jcmarth1]

I always experienced death wobble after a six pack of Miller light

[@BuYounis]

My boy i just found out wheels can cause death wobble i got 20" wk srt rims on my 04 wj overland never had the wobble till my brakes skidded and i hit a curb and one of the wheel spokes got bent in the front driver wheel after that i got death wobble harder than i ever experienced before I thought I damaged my suspension from the impact but when I changed the wheel with the spare that's the same wheel and size it was day and night difference no more death problem

[@MichaelKennedyDaphne]

Do other 4x4 vehicles have death wobble? If not, why is jeep so screwed up? After spending $2000 to fix and then wobbling into oncoming traffic makes me not to drive Jeeps any more. My wife won’t even ride in my 2021 JL.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Any vehicle with a solid front axle can get death wobble. Super Duty Ford trucks get it, all older vehicles, etc.. Jeeps are one of the few vehicles still producing factory vehicles with SFA's, so you really only hear about it on Jeeps anymore

[@darrenbutland2056]

That's your new handle! "DEATH WOBBLE DETECTIVE"! Driven.

[@preppinglife624]

Buddy I've got a ZJ that if you hit a bridge plate at 50 or 55 miles an hour it will rattle your damn feelings out. I should probably work on fixing that

[@sebastiandefrancisci6090]

My 2004 jeep grand cherokee replaced everything still no fix the only thing left was the ball joints that finally fixed the problem what a bear the ball joints are not fun thank God for impact chisel

[@fleetofwjs1893]

Had it for the first time ever about a year ago, at 80 mph. Definitely a memorable experience. P.s. Doug, sent you an email, I have some tow hooks for you. P.p.s. So, dude, I bought an MJ! Between the MJ and the XJ I might have to change my moniker.

[@framerandy77]

So basically, you get death wobble, it's because you you got worn out parts. Period!!

[@zooba1974]

I've had 7 different jeeps from Cherokees to wranglers and I have NEVER experienced death wobble.

[@braaapattack2937]

Last time I was this early, lake effect hit a wall

[@ecross0351]

No no no im not jumping out, dw hits at 50 I'm just gonna do 49 everywhere 🤣🤣🤣

[@udontneedtoknow6816]

A brand-new Rancho steering dampener fixed my very mild death wobble.

[@mclainpoole3729]

it didnt fix it its just hiding it and wearing that dampener out extremely fast, till the deathwobble will come back

[@paulgiardino6274]

Prayers to all of those who have died from death wobble.

[@danlj99]

My bone stock 2020 Wrangler with 35K miles has extreme death wobble.

[@JustJeep_It]

Jesus take the wheel!!! 😆

[@johnrobinson4744]

Yo man, I have ADHD too. Lmao. Great info

[@tylerncn6062]

I have a question not related to this video I do have 2000 wj the air doesn't blow cold enough and some say blend door but ik it can't be that bc turn it from hot to cold u can feel the difference it blows hot and switching it to cold it does blow cooler air like maybe 70 esh but not cold enough i have gotten one of those Freon cans and tried that did nothing didn't even fix it for a little bit so i don't think it was a leak. I can't seem to figure out why it won't blow super cold air

[@tylerncn6062]

Oh and my vents blow weak like one blows like a truck the others kinda of trickle

[@NJCycleDude]

Wait, so my 20 year old rusty WJ isn't an F1 racecar? Ugh.... amateur! LMAO!

[@mrwonkwonk]

That bug made you jimmy jam yourself.

[@durantplayz7111]

My death wobble started at around 50 mph. Turns out my caliper piston was seized

[@brandonhazelip2828]

Can I talk to you about my WJ? Do you have an email address where I can send you an email?

[@stevenschulte8074]

Dr. Death wobble is from Michigan

[@naturalrebel6301]

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[@robertgrauman8602]

I think Warner Brothers owns all things Popeye.

[@cdeprima1209]

Death wobble is just the vibration matches the natural resonant frequency so amplitude becomes maximized. I say people need to be conservative, minimize tire size, width and weight. A really tight steering would resist the rotation. Steering stabilizers are the best solution, dampen the vibration in the direction needed!

[@trhmlton9293]

Dah Bears..... LoL