Jeep Wrangler "Violent Death Wobble" Diagnosis & Repair (TJ, XJ)

Customer complained of violent death wobble after hitting bumps. We diagnose and repair.
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[@Mag_Aoidh]

My 97 did that the first time I drove it. Installed a new tie rod end and it was solved. I actually had a 1974 Datsun p/u that was converted to 4wd back in the 70s in California using a CJ5 front axle, springs and transfer case that did the same thing. That was back in the 80s, never did figure that one out.

[@superb60ce]

It amazes me how many people overlook the tie rods

[@markdenenberg9110]

Bought a 2001 grand cherokee and it would shake like crazy at time's. Break rotors and calipers solved the problem.

[@superb60ce]

You would be surprised at what people miss when diagnosing vibration problems.

[@jcll4433]

Great video. It is a whole schooling by it self. Can I ask you, if a TJ gets only a 2” suspension (coils or spacers), would the shocks need to be also longer or would the regular shocks be ok?

[@superb60ce]

Yes, you should replace the shocks with upgrade units

[@MyNeighborsaJackAss]

I replaced all those things on my ‘04 TJ and the u joints. The control arms are in the mail. My problem is I had everything adjusted and anfriend came and re adjusted my drag link and tie rod . Maybe the track bar too for all I know. But now it drives horribly. Death wobble soo bad it can hardly go 20 mph. I’m replacing the knuckles and ball joints again when I install the control arms. I will do the motor mounts in a month or two. My question is… how do I properly adjust all these without the original measurements I got off the previously installed parts? Thank you! Oh one more thing…my pitman arm looks like it’s a drop down. I plan to change it out for the original size due to hearing it was better to keep it the original shorter length.

[@superb60ce]

With that many changes, you will need to take it to an alignment shop, or buy the equipment to take castor reading yourself