I GOT DEATH WOBBLE!!! JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WJ TRACK BAR REPLACEMENT

[@shanew.8784]

I have been building and modifying jeeps for decades and have repaired lots of death wobbling jeeps for people. Tie rods, track bar, drag link, any of these can cause death wobble to show up. One reason the xj and the wj are more susceptible to death wobble is their factory caster settings. The come from the factory literally on the ragged edge of what is not enough caster, 3.5 degrees. After repairing the current cause of your A set of adjustable lower control arms is a must do upgrade. Use the adjustability to turn that caster angle up to 5 degrees, even 6-7 on a lifted rig, set the toe properly and even a worn out front end will be much less prone to death wobble.

[@ProjectDanH]

Excellent info Shane! Thanks for your input!

[@bolshoibooze8010]

My ZJ has 5.5" lift has every single bushing imaginable worned out and not a single death wobble...just slightly-felt loose steering. My caster is 12 deg passenger size and 14 deg driver.

[@thelostmachine713]

Would you mind steering me in the right direction? I took my tie rod bar off the wj and placed it next to my new assembly to get the measurements as close as possible. I noticed that the old one has a tilted tie rod end. Do I match that tilt angle on the new one to get the same measurement? Thanks!

[@martinkuhne452]

Dan, you should tight the bolts when the jeep is with the hole weight on the street and you roll it a few meters. Then your axle will center and your bushings will be in the correct Position.

[@ProjectDanH]

That's a great tip!

[@KronixRep]

I messed up my track bar by replacing it on the ground. Ima jack it up and see if that makes a difference cause my passenger tire sticks out more than my driver

[@67NickM]

If you can get a helper, have them turn the steering wheel to shift the axle and line up that bolt.

[@ProjectDanH]

🤯... You just blew my mind! Lol

[@sylasmarlon7734]

you probably dont give a shit but if you are bored like me during the covid times then you can stream all of the latest series on instaflixxer. Been watching with my gf during the lockdown =)

[@malakaideangelo6316]

@Sylas Marlon definitely, I've been watching on instaflixxer for months myself :)

[@danhambrick6331]

Nice job Dano.That Death Wobble is no joke,my wife experienced it in our 2001 XJ last year and I replaced the whole front end.I figured the parts were 20 yrs old so why not replace them all....

[@ProjectDanH]

Exactly Dan! Right on!!!

[@carlt8188]

I replaced my track bar on my 2004 WJ because I was getting the death wobble. A year later I got the death wobble again. That's when I watched your video where you replaced the upper and lower control arms and axle bushings. I figured mine needed replacing since it had over 230k miles on it. Sure enough they were all completely worn out. After replacing everything I still had the wobble. My hunch was the one year old track bar was bad even though it was 1 year old. I replaced it again and 5 months later no wobble. It held out for a year but got worn out because everything else was shot. Not sure how long after you replaced your track bar you changed out the rest of the front suspension but if you still get the wobble start with that track bar again.

[@ProjectDanH]

yes, that's the problem with made in china replacement parts... they don't last

[@fordedge03]

I would try changing the Steering dampener.

[@WAEMIDIV]

Heya! You beat me to it - I actually just got done putting a new track bar and steering linkage on my MJ. I got death wobble going 75mph and had to pull over and slow down to 30 to get it to stop. Pretty scary when you're hours away from home, alone, and praying for dear life that everything holds together

[@ProjectDanH]

Amen! The Good Lord will never forsake a faithful jeeper 😁

[@adamrice5651]

First off.. how tf you get a WJ up to 75?? Must have the 4.7. Lol

[@face.-]

Did it stop the death wobble? My grand cherokee has death wobble and lots of play in the stering wheel. I'm thinking I need to change my track bar.

[@manbearpig2164]

You need an adjustable track bar after you lift it, that's why your steering wheel is crooked, when you lift it and use the non adjustable track bar it pulls your front differential to the one side, you can see when you measure how far each tire sticks out on the sides

[@ProjectDanH]

You are correct, I will be putting in an adjustable trackbar in a different video. unfortunately my steering wheel was out of alignment prior to my mods 🤣🤣🤣

[@robertwarren1735]

I put a 3 inch supreme suspension with pucks and pro comp shocks.Also a rough country trak bar.So far so good on my 99 WJ with 121,000 miles.

[@ProjectDanH]

Awesome Joe! I just did an adjustable RC track bar on a friends GC too

[@geobrad2645]

The Niner got all new drag, track, lower control arms and ball joints. A pain but at the time it wasn’t driven much and I’m sure all those parts haven’t been replaced and they sure needed it. Then new tires and alignment cause all that stuff done unless you have lifetime alignment would get pricy each time you replace something lol

[@ProjectDanH]

Yeah man, I usually bang out the whole front end then get 1 alignment. So far this WJ inst too bad

[@damarwirawan1348]

I believe the main culprit is the lower arm,upper arm and wheel alignment because when you unmount the track bar it shouldn't tilt it side ways

[@ProjectDanH]

All solid front axles will swing to the passenger side if you unbolt the track bar when its suspended. But yea, most things on this WJ need replacing! haha

[@LouieGiNYC]

My man said fugazi. Im dying. As if I didn't love his humor enough. That hit home. Thank you.

[@ProjectDanH]

LMAO Little NYC style 🤣

[@WestCsT]

Just wanna day thank you. Im new to the jeep game and have the death wobble. I hear metal on metal when i turn the wheel back n forth so imma start woth the rod ends on each side but keep it up ill definitely be watching some more

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks for Watching, hopefully my vids can be helpful to you

[@myjeepwjarebuildpaulsteven7986]

Your videos really help. working along the same line. High mileage WJ Just completed front suspension and brakes . Will be starting rear suspension and brakes when we return from RV trip from Texas. I still need to order track bars and upper rear control arm. Have some lower right quarter panel work to do and gas tank skid plate replacement.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Paul! I appreciate you watching. Try maxpeedingrods.com for suspension parts and use the discount code DanH for 10% off. Have a safe trip. God bless!

[@myjeepwjarebuildpaulsteven7986]

Thanks Dan. Will do. Will be coming up to NY in Oct to see Nancy’s family in and around Cohose and Albany 🤠

[@dansmith-kd8wz]

Check the stabilizer shock on the steering bar.

[@ProjectDanH]

New track bar and new stabilizer is always a good go to

[@LouieGiNYC]

The show "How it's Made" had a baby with a Jeep and it was called The Dan H Project.

[@ProjectDanH]

LMAO! I love it!

[@jareddunaway5918]

I love your energy when you get death wobble 😂

[@markgabello58]

Yes everything starts to go on your Jeeps after a while my jeep has 160,000 miles 2001

[@GeneralEOD]

I have a 2003 WJ that needs a complete suspension redo. I’m thinking about going with an IRO 3 inch lift kit and 235P85R16 Hercules Tires. I will be looking for HD front and rear bumpers after the upgrade.

[@ProjectDanH]

that sounds awesome!

[@manbearpig2164]

My death wobble came from my drag link coming from the steering box, I had someone move the steering wheel back and forth quickly and there it was a ton of play

[@ProjectDanH]

Yep! My pitman arm TRE was shot too! bad threads on the castle nut and no cotter pins!!! ☠

[@r.weaver3769]

Turn the steering wheel to the right to move pitman arm out of the way...New Steering stabilizer is in order as well, Get a heavy monotube job. Get adjustable lower arms, make them 3/4 to 1 1/2 longer bolt to bolt to compensate for lift, no more death wobble. Rear adjustable arms are to correct pinion angle after lift installed. Upper bushings, and ball joint on rear, Also 1" swaybar on rear help with rear end wag. Nice vid Bro. Latex gloves, help with greasy mits.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks for all the tips! Very much appreciated! 👍

[@r.weaver3769]

@@ProjectDanH Hey, it's why I watch your videos, for the tips...Thanks Dan, much appreciated.

[@joegriffin6699]

I was down after my jeep got death wobble, your video cheered me up and showed me how to replace it. Thanks Dan. You're my new 'go to' jeep guy.👍 👍👍

[@seymourcake752]

Time to do a rock auto combo order and overhaul your front end. I did that for my ZJ.

[@ProjectDanH]

That's a wonderful idea!

[@ronbethel8747]

Awesome video! I have the same issue with my ‘98 ZJ. Time to swap out the track bar.

[@ProjectDanH]

There ya go buddy

[@manbearpig2164]

It's almost never the track bar, it's the drag link coming from the steering box, have someone move the steering wheel back and forth while you're under there looking ,you'll see play in it

[@Mastermike102105]

Love your videos. Today is may 16th 2022. How many mile does your wj v8 have?

[@ProjectDanH]

Hey, About 179K

[@1611AuthorizedVersion]

Literally working on getting all my parts, full suspension video incoming!

[@ProjectDanH]

Heck yeah buddy!

[@15farcry]

Awesome video as always Dan! I always watch your vids even though I don't have a grand cherokee. At 5:07 though ,your oil pan is looking pretty rusty. You should put some rust encapsulator on that to stop any further progression.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks for watching man! The trans pan will be replaced soon but the oil pan scares me! I know I need to take action but the thought of poking through pin holes (like i did on black beauty) scares me.

[@wildbill23c]

My ZJ didn't have death wobble issues it just had wandering all over the road issues....my 96 ZJ never had that issue, my 98 ZJ did and it was horrible. The transmission failed and the lower end engine knock was bad enough I ended up getting rid of it instead, wise decision I think, transmission issues, upcoming engine issues, and electrical issues, yeah don't miss that pile of crap at all....sadly I loved my 96 ZJ thought my 98 ZJ would give me the same experience, nope :(. Would like a WJ at some point with quadra-drive and do a 242 transfer case swap in it.

[@ProjectDanH]

That sounds like a great WJ goal!

[@EverydayOffRoad]

When replacing the rear upper control arm, it is easiest to remove it WITH the ball joint still attached. The three 18MM (IIRC) bolts can be easily accessed and removed using a box-end wrench. The arm almost never releases the joint unless you buy the ridiculously priced puller that is specifically for it. Also, while you were working on the axle-side of the trackbar, I did notice the dent next to the trackbar mount @ 6:46. Looks like your draglink made some major contact at some point.. Keep up the good work, my friend.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks for the tips brother! I noticed that bash mark too. Another subscribers said my drag link may be upsidedown. Lol. Previous owners 🤦‍♂️🤣

[@EverydayOffRoad]

@@ProjectDanH Upon closer inspection of the WJ front axle I have sitting in the driveway (for my Firebird 4x4 Project) I would have to agree. The knuckle-end of draglink has an front-to-back curve on the joint (to clear the swaybar endlink bracket) and the steering box-end has the up-and-down curve. So your draglink is upside down or is it rotated?

[@MJIZZEL]

​@@EverydayOffRoad 3 yrs and no answer. Shame

[@southbay281]

I just did a 3 inch budget boost on my WJ 2000. I'm getting death wobble at 45 and 55 mph. I looked underneath the Jeep to find out that there is no track bar installed

[@ProjectDanH]

☠☠☠ That's Crazy!

[@southbay281]

I found out I have a worn out drag link and the clamp that holds on to it was also very loose. I just experience another case of death wobble today. They're actually was a track bar I just didn't look under enough

[@willd3808]

if you care about the position of that sway bar at all an old set of rear links off a 2018 and up wrangler JL levels it pretty nicely.

[@ProjectDanH]

Great Tip Will!

[@USA__2023]

Get rid of those rough country and try some Bilstein shocks.

[@ProjectDanH]

sure!

[@BLKCFII]

Dan, where can I find a grill for my 04 Grand Cherokee? Used of course.

[@ProjectDanH]

Hey brother. Junk yard, eBay, or Amazon.. here... Try this link. amzn.to/3RTXxsb

[@chriss.9466]

I just got a 2” RC lift for mine! Appreciate it man

[@ProjectDanH]

Excellent.. I would highly recommend getting new rear spring isolators instead of throwing out the old ones like I did in my video.

[@chriss.9466]

@@ProjectDanH okay will do! I appreciate it man ! Any other last min tips ?

[@ProjectDanH]

@@chriss.9466 that's the only thing I would've done differently! Good luck man!

[@chriss.9466]

@@ProjectDanH I just ordered them! They said “rear upper spring isolator” that’s the same thing right ?

[@rogeramador3915]

I got my 00 grand Cherokee fixed by replacing the steering damper. Nothing else. It was really bad. I couldn’t go higher that 50miles. Monroe part SC2962

[@ProjectDanH]

excellent brother! thank you!

[@zilliver]

Leave the car resting on axel when lifting it up, not body, then nothing will move out of place when disconnecting.

[@ProjectDanH]

Cool! I didn't know you could do that. Lol

[@fredyarismendi2610]

you need change the pitman arm for 3"-6" rough country my tie road end conection pitman arm was broken for that motive be careful brother

[@ProjectDanH]

wow, Thanks for the heads up!!

[@ulianotech]

i had Death wobble on my XJ when i first got it. Was driving 60 then all of a sudden...it scared the crap outta me. xD

[@ProjectDanH]

haha, yep... DW will getcha every time!

[@musicismeds]

Couldn't you tech leave the tires on the ground for this install. Other than room there anything else. Thanks.

[@dialogueonlife]

What size tire are you going to get? Do you have a tire picked out? Great video, Amazing jeep.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you! General Grabber ATx 265 70 r17

[@abstract1dea]

Unbalanced tires are definitely a major contributor Had that issue with my XJ Rebuilt the entire front end at 330K Good stuff

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks man! Yea.. the new tires and alignment were a huge contributer

[@USA__2023]

I know someone has had to mention this in one of your videos. You really need to consider using a torque wrench on suspension, steering, and brake components when replacing them. Too loose will cause wallowing of mounting holes or worse, too tight can over stress the hardware causing it to fracture and break. Not good if it breaks when you're driving. I've been trying to stress this with our maintenance guy for years. Not long ago he was doing brakes on a Tundra. I asked him.. dude where's your torque wrench? Oh man you don't really need one, I got this.A few minutes later he snapped off a caliper mounting bolt.

[@ProjectDanH]

Good point, I use torque wrenches a lot. But after a while you get a feel for it. The only bolts Ive ever broken were rusty ones that snapped during removal.

[@jarreds.713]

Isn’t the drag link supposed to be the other way around ? The end on the nuckle should be at the pitman no?

[@gefiltefisherman5396]

I had Death Wobble in 2002 WJ Limited real bad, at speeds as low as 25mph. Changed out the Tie Rods, Track Bar, Drag Link and Steering Stabilizer. Fixed. However, I learned something about how to get out of vicious Death Wobble. SPEED UP. Works every time.

[@ProjectDanH]

SPEED UP!!! lol love it!

[@anthonytrent3722]

Need recommendations. 2000 cherokee limited XJ. Need a stereo receiver with Bluetooth, backup camera, touchscreen, iphone and samsung compatible. Could you share a link or a older video that I missed. Had spinal surgeries so it's been sitting in the yard for the past 4 years. Looking to upgrade it and make it safer for my kids to drive.

[@ProjectDanH]

Im planning on putting in a 2din pioneer unit in beach Jeep eventually. It will have all the bells and whistles, just gotta pick on out 😁

[@musicismeds]

So I finally got my track bar installed but now my steering wheel is crooked. Any way to fix this before I get the alignment? My plan was to have all the control arms done as well before the alignment. Maybe to get me by for a week or so. Not sure how to go about it super annoying with the wheel like this. Only short drives but still. lol.

[@ProjectDanH]

Lol. Adjust the drag links. I have a vid in my post XJ lift

[@VMAFIA]

Love the vids man keep it up! I have a wj myself and have been trying to put out some content.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks brother, I'll check it out!

[@chasermalloy7406]

Good job Dan. Did you find the track bar cured most of the wobble ? Would you say it's the major cause of really bad death wobbles ?

[@ProjectDanH]

Track bar is the biggest problem.. Usually fixes it right up

[@lennywebb274]

I replaced my track bar on flat ground. When I removed it I got that relaxed separation as well. Got my son to turn steering wheel to the right and it lined up perfectly.

[@MichaelL-zn2qh]

What size tires are you running? I have a set of 31" but currently at stock ride height. 2" lift should be sufficient?

[@ProjectDanH]

I think you'll be good. I'm running new general Grabber ATx 265 70 17. slight rub in reverse

[@RolandtheThompsonGunner]

I have 31s with a 2.5 in Rough Country lift. I still had to trim the front bumper slightly so the tires don't rub while turning.

[@TheNiteNinja19]

My 2nd gen has a different looking steering system. I have what looks like a shock in parallel to the rest of the linkage. I wonder if that's a better version? I know it's nice when off-roading because bumps don't affect my wheel as much.

[@ProjectDanH]

Aftermarket steering stabilizer kit?

[@TheNiteNinja19]

@@ProjectDanH Quite possibly. I purchased this Jeep used for $600 so I have no idea what's been done but it's definitely been owned at one point by someone who knows what they're doing. The engine has 300k but doesn't miss a beat so I'm quite certain it's been rebuilt.. it's got a 5 speed automatic transmission with much better grouping in the low range. Uses a manual clutch fan when it came with an electric (I found the remains of that working on the starter). It's such a nice vehicle and hasn't asked for much, just a sensor here and there, tires and brakes. It's a shame I live in the rust belt and it's starting to rust badly. But I'm gonna pay to try to beat it, gonna replace the rocker panels with square tube frames, and sand and coat all the rust away that I can.

[@March8ta]

Thanks mate, great work.

[@ProjectDanH]

My pleasure!

[@Ozzy5610]

Crazy that you caught the death wobble in action. We had an 01 that topped out at 60mph because anything over caused death wobble. 😂😂

[@ProjectDanH]

Easy to do when youre always filming! lol. 60! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ekimp252]

Great video, I'm getting the stuff together to put the 2 inch Rough Country kit on my '04 WJ. RC makes an adjustable track bar for the WJ, I'm seeing recommendations on the Jeep forums for using one to keep the front axle centered. Thoughts?

[@ProjectDanH]

1. Make sure you get new rear spring isolators.. Im gonna have to get some. 2. The axle is only off about 1.5 inches but I am gonna get an adjustable one too. 3. Have a blast! God Bless

[@ekimp252]

@@ProjectDanH Thanks Bro!

[@jvillasana1]

@@ProjectDanH i installed the Rough Country Lift Kit exactly per your video and i tossed the old rear spring isolators per the video and instructions that came with the kit. But your #2 above says "make sure you get new rear spring isolators". Why the change of heart? Thanks, Dan. Your vidoeos are superb!

[@ProjectDanH]

@@jvillasana1 Thanks for watching ! I realized if you get new isolators youll have softer ride and exrta lift!

[@brianhaw9398]

Nice easy fix! Tie rod ends next?

[@ProjectDanH]

Yea, that and control arms.

[@johnobrien4926]

Im getting clunking in rear over bumps. Ya think thats my rear track bar?

[@Bulpar]

My 2 month old rough country shocks are looking the same with cracking bushings. 🤬🤬🤬

[@ProjectDanH]

dude! what's up with that !?!?!?!

[@Bulpar]

@@ProjectDanH idk man would think it be some good quality stuff they have!

[@Mrhightech67]

Needs a heavy duty steering dampner

[@ProjectDanH]

Nope, Just parts that aren't broken. lol

[@NJCycleDude]

Nice job, bro. Love your videos.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Kevin!

[@JoseGarcia-si5ms]

how are you friend I have a question do you know which is the sensor 1 of bank 02

[@diablofett5k]

Hey, could you let me know what type of radio is in your WJ? I have the sane vehicle and would line the same deck in mine. Thanks in advance.

[@ProjectDanH]

Factory Nav. 02 to 04 WJ

[@davidcrowson4745]

This was very helpful 👍

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Dave!

[@myjeepwjarebuildpaulsteven7986]

My Jeep Paul Stevens KZbin Off the charts 😂yea right. having fun with it though

[@ProjectDanH]

Heck yea man! Gotta have fun or else there is no point!

[@edman1015]

A good trick with the strap - keep up the great work

[@ProjectDanH]

Yeah buddy it really works! totally sweet 😁

[@user-uj3zk2cx8t]

You don't need a ratchet strap to move the axle side to side. You can just simply turn the steering wheel side to side to get everything to line up for you.

[@jaysmith5084]

Ball joints seem to be the DW favorite 😂 The track bar was worn enough with the lift to cause it to shake as well . This was a good time to grease the front end . When replacing track bars or control arms it's best to secure the axle with the ratchet strap before removing hardware unless you are going with a different suspension system . Great video Dan H and that rear control arm with the ball joint center will be an improvement no doubt .

[@ProjectDanH]

Excellent info Jay!! You got that 100% right!

[@Deadbuck73]

“Give me (a) Liberty.. or give me death (wobble)...” where have I heard that before?

[@ProjectDanH]

Patrick J. Henry? J for Jeep

[@Deadbuck73]

@@ProjectDanH and they thought that Jeep’s routes were from WW2! We’ve now uncovered a link back to revolutionary times...

[@ProjectDanH]

@@Deadbuck73 Lol. Jeep runs Deep!

[@Amarillobymorning777]

Jajajajaja: I got to know Patrick, he was part of my US citizenship test. GOD BLESS 🇺🇸 AMERICA 🗽.

[@timmielunsfordjr215]

So I just replaced my upper and lower control arms plus track because I just went through the same thing it's crazy as hell lol but I feel like I'm still some sort of oscillating issue could it be the rear control arms also? But it doesn't help me gearbox is bad also 😅

[@markgabello58]

What year is that jeep I have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee does that similar death wobble

[@jeepindave5683]

Keep up with the awesome videos buddy 🔥

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks! Will do!

[@musicismeds]

Have you done a stabilizer yet? I haven't had death wobble in this jeep yet but my old one had it. I'm trying to get my steering a bit tighter. I can't for the life of me find a write up for the stabilizer. I need to know bolt size, what mm. Before I go about doing the install. Have a hard time getting back up. lol.

[@ProjectDanH]

lol, I bought the stabilizer and haven't installed it yet!! amzn.to/3KgGBVT

[@danielbreda3326]

Hi, give me some more info on the headunit in your wj, its different from mine

[@ProjectDanH]

It's an RB1 Nav unit for 2002 - 2004. Of yours is older you will need to change your wire harness. www.ebay.com/itm/353420860140

[@montydaniels1054]

Wait, Dan you're not walking away from XJ's are ya??? lol I still had questions about My 1993 XJ Country... Your friend, MD...

[@ProjectDanH]

XJ for life!

[@montydaniels1054]

@@ProjectDanH lol Good. Hey I just ordered replacement bushings & sleeve for the axle side track bar. It all looked new to me but that 1/3 steering wheel play got me thinking. Darn track bar nut broke free so I'll have to probably cut off the bolt & get an oem replacement for it. The track bar isn't that old, maybe two years or so. Wonder why the guy didn't repair it. I mean he added the 3.5'' lift... Maybe ran out of cash....

[@atozproductions9660]

Guarantee your track bar mounts are wallowed out. Only way to fix it is to get washers that fit your bolts exactly and weld them onto the mounts

[@ProjectDanH]

Nope, Not wallowed out. Just bad bushings.

[@atozproductions9660]

@@ProjectDanH notice how much room you had to wiggle that bolt around in the mounts. That means your track bar mounts are wallowed out.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@atozproductions9660 uppers? They definitely weren't snug but I didn't notice any metal warping or ovaling. When I replaced the trac bar it fixed the DW so I assumed everything else was fine. I'll take another look when I put in an adjustable track bar. Thanks for the heads up 👍

[@atozproductions9660]

@@ProjectDanH it's just something I noticed every time I see people say they took care of their death wobble. Something I remedied on mine when the death wobble just kept coming back and wouldn't stop coming back no matter what until I fix that. I remember being pissed cuz I just put on a brand new pair of control arms all brand new everything about 2 days later I get a massive death wobble after hitting a bump. So basically that track bar is holding up the entire weight of your vehicle and every time you turn it's pulling/ pushing on those two bolts upper and lower track bar mount. If the holes in those mounts are any size bigger than the bolts there's not a tightness you can get it to you that won't stop it from moving in that mount.

[@atozproductions9660]

What I did is I turned pieces of round stock on the lathe and made it exact fit to the hardware. (Steel washers that fit to the hardware would be fine) then I welded those over the two holes front and back at the top mount and the one hole in the front of the bottom mount. Completely killed the death wobble

[@314jeepsnmopars3]

The intro gave me PTSD from when my ZJ had death wobble, ended up being the track bar and dealt with it for a while.

[@ProjectDanH]

Haha! congrats on surviving the DW. You earned the DW merit badge!

[@montydaniels1054]

@@ProjectDanH Dan, I get gas at the local speedway by my place. A couple guys walked up to me asking about my 93 XJ. At any rate, one of the guys ended up becoming a friend. We went to a piece of commercial property he owns (Where I believe he want's some help getting the yard in order so he can erect a garage). With that being said, he had me look at a 98 or 99 XJ with some really terrible Michigan frame rot. It's not a road driver by any means. At any rate, he offered to sell it to me for $100. Since I have to get the lower track bar nut bracket tack-welded so it won't move back & forth like it has been doing & since he is a self employed welder by trade, I am gonna ask him if he'd do it, then I'll try taking him up on the $100 XJ deal. He told me that the drivetrain is in perfect condition & that he only parked it some years back because of the frame being rotted out. I am trying to keep this comment under 2,000 words, here's what I found under my XJ. I haven't experienced any DW, plus the guy who drove it back here to Michigan from Colorado Springs, CO. said he didn't have that issue either. But wait, it gets better. When I explained to my Wife why I had about a 3rd of a turn of play in the steering, I explained to her that lower track bar bushing is worn out, & the nut that broke loose from the bracket, which is probably 90% of the play, she said, ''Dan, (My actual first name), ya know your Jeep is nice to drive.'' So I said to her, (Fingers crossed at this point), ''Ya know dear, I was thinking of instead of getting another Hyundai, Tucson, I was thinking how bout a 98 or 99 Cherokee for you''? She said ''Yah, I'd like one if you can find a nice one.'' This all happened during our Mother's Day Date. Then that afternoon I watched you & your Wife's Mother's Day Trip to the ''Junk Yard.'' (Which I had her watch too.) I believe one of the things that is helping me Seal-The-Deal for getting the Green Light to look for another XJ for the Wife, was your video with your Wife, plus me taking the time to explain why my XJ has that steering play... Thanks Big-Time Dan H & Many Blessings to you & your Wife ''Mrs H'' As Well.... Thanks for sharing that adventure with us on KZbin. It was really enjoyable to watch you guys:) P.S. Sorry this comment is so LONG & takes up most of the comment page. You're the best Dan, Thee-Best (Plus your Wife seems to be so Awesome Too) Hope you two are doing well & also ''Happy Belated Mothers Day'' to the Wife from the both of us here in Pontiac..................

[@choiceblade]

Got my sub on the first vid, bruv. Perfect content f' me. Many thanks.

[@rodom303]

What’s the end goal for the WJ?

[@ProjectDanH]

Just wanna make it reliable

[@abstract1dea]

To survive the zombie apocalypse! (In comfort)

[@SteveCrbn]

Do you have to jack it up are can you do it with tires on the ground?

[@ProjectDanH]

id jack it up, more room to work

[@prozay6856]

Does death wobble occur when braking?

[@ProjectDanH]

not always... if its prone to DW braking can trigger it

[@freekgawd]

Track bar didnt fix mine in fact its more frequent now and worse

[@tundra4wd]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ProjectDanH]

🤙👍

[@user-uj3zk2cx8t]

Why do you have a Vermont license plate when you clearly live in NY ?

[@ProjectDanH]

The previous owner did not have a title so the vehicle was titles and registered in VT by a titling company.

[@joeringgold9020]

Death wobble hit me on sunrise highway

[@ProjectDanH]

Ive had the DW on sunrise too! lol

[@joeringgold9020]

Damn lol

[@vincearmstrong5654]

Read reviews on that MOOG track bar! I installed one and the bushings are shit! Now i have to buy and install another one six months later. Garbage.

[@ProjectDanH]

Dang Sorry to hear that, I'll be doing a rough country adjustable track bar

[@jram4271]

your drag link is on backwards.....BTW

[@ProjectDanH]

Didn't know they were directional. Lol

[@jram4271]

@@ProjectDanH the pitman side ball end drops down, the axle side makes clearance for the axle. The drop down helps with bump steer. It levels the drag link.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@jram4271 ha! Amazing!! Don't you just love previous owners 🤣🤣🤣. Thank man. I would have never known that if you didn't point it out.

[@jram4271]

@@ProjectDanH last week I welded in a new right side spring perch, and the drag link pitman side ball end. Love our WJs....

[@ProjectDanH]

@@jram4271 Awesome brother!

[@deansilverberg8986]

This shit is hilarious

[@ProjectDanH]

lol.. Thanks

[@TheLotroNerd]

death wobble without a 3-inch lift and tires under 33" idk...........

[@ProjectDanH]

What don't you know???

[@TheLotroNerd]

@@ProjectDanH just that I see a lot of people say death wobble.... but I'm not sure they've experienced a real death wobble. still love the channel!

[@matthewmccue9866]

Can you help me with death wobble

[@ProjectDanH]

Sure

[@MJIZZEL]

You know that you can turn the steering wheel to line that bolt up too right? Or you just wanted more content. Jk bro.

[@ulianotech]

post winter potholes of the long island expressway ROFL. bruh the roads out here are literally butt cheeks. especially the LIE. half of the LIE looks like its held together with gaff tape and glue

[@ProjectDanH]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 You said it Matty!!! Its a complete embarrassment of a road

[@ulianotech]

@@ProjectDanH It's literally at the point where I'd rather take the long route then to hop on the LIE. dont even get me started on 110 🤣