My Dodge Ram Durango and Wrangler has all had a death wobble and one time or another on the highway where the steering wheel and everythiing inside and outside start shaking violently. Here is why and how to fix it.
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@crockteerden40234 жыл бұрын
21,000 miles? Worn out parts? Take it back it is covered by warranty. Wait it’s Chrysler ... garbage since Fiat took them over.
@user-uf3dp4qn3w3 жыл бұрын
Not really, Jeeps since the 1990s have experienced this issue.
@TeensierPython6 ай бұрын
@@user-uf3dp4qn3w It's a little low on miles for worn out parts. Also, all solid axle front ends have potential for death wobble.
@xxBLKSNXxx2 ай бұрын
You are clueless as to what you are talking about. It just isn't a Jeep thing.
@the51Ай бұрын
Fix it again Tony
@agoogleuser1753 Жыл бұрын
Literally just happened to me while I was on the passing lane. 2020 Jeep Wrangler. This isn't even my car, it's a rental from Enterprise. Family member warned about the death wobble. I thought he was referring to how loose the steering wheel feels on these jeeps on normal drives, compared to my actual car that is in the shop, until I actually experienced the death wobble on the highway while going 75mph. Luckily it stopped on its on without me having to come to a complete stop after about 30 seconds. This is definitely not a warm welcome to the Jeep world.
@n3tfury Жыл бұрын
Not just a jeep thing, it's a solid axle thing. Enterprise should take better care of their vehicles.
@SnoBear6265 ай бұрын
@@n3tfury All Wrangler front ends should be inspected and torqued every 10,000 miles. Just get in the habit of doing it every other oil change. It only takes a few minutes.
@hairychesticles15 жыл бұрын
Its not scary after the 10th time tho. (Edit) later found out the steering box was held in by half of 1 bolt and the other had snapped. That was the scary part
@GodisLovetoo4 жыл бұрын
hairychesticles1 Thats true! I’ve felt it dozens of times; nothing tops the very first time tho! Once people experienced it with me, they would not ever ride with me again in fear of their life.... the service team could never really fix it. Only a temporary hold where the shake wasn’t as major before it would come right back.
@mg-ke3ji4 жыл бұрын
Goddess Love 🤣
@jdrewfont47173 жыл бұрын
So true😂😂😂😂
@user-uf3dp4qn3w3 жыл бұрын
@@GodisLovetoo You made me laugh so loud haha!
@aplbrilliance12 жыл бұрын
@@GodisLovetoo Omg! That's hilarious. Luckily I haven't had anyone riding with me when it's happening to me.
@davidneal1133 жыл бұрын
I had it happen many many times . My fix was alway a problem with the sway bar . One time a lose bolt . One time a crack . Then one time the bolt hole was Wollard out . Also I always had it aligned after having it repaired.
@TXEROXT2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video! 👍 Thats exactly what my lifted van did and its really intense when it happens going 75mph down the highway! 😲🤯😱
@joshthomas_1696 Жыл бұрын
Literally just happened to me! I was so damn scared 😣
@TXEROXT Жыл бұрын
@@joshthomas_1696 Yup! I totally thought I was gonna fly off the road and crash when it happened! It definitely gets that adrenaline pumping right?!! 🤯🤯😆 🤣 😂
@joshthomas_1696 Жыл бұрын
@@TXEROXT yes! 😭
@TXEROXT Жыл бұрын
@@joshthomas_1696 Afterwards, I pictured a movies scene where Duane Johnson "The Rock" says; "That'll make your butthole pucker up!" LOL! 😆 🤣 😂 😹
@joshthomas_1696 Жыл бұрын
@@TXEROXT 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@someoneyouknow5254 жыл бұрын
Weird watching safety tips on someone that drives with no hands on the wheel...
@felixluna914Ай бұрын
I thought the death wobble was a myth, thank you for this video now I know.
@BenDover-qb4nm Жыл бұрын
Try getting death wobble in a 1992 jeep Cherokee you really feel like you’re going to see Jesus
@cgc33203 жыл бұрын
Just happened to me today on my Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ and unfortunately for me I was in the passing Lane at 5 in the afternoon ... is no joke that's for sure.
@eduardoledezma7509 Жыл бұрын
I had this issue on my 2019 Jeep Wrangler. Had the dealership fix the recall. Replace the shock and accessories. Two years later same issue. The dealership is responsible for this.
@TheOriginalLugnuts5 жыл бұрын
Death wobble is not just a Jeep and Dodge issue any SUV can experience it but more so with modded versions (lift kits, over sized tires etc.) The issue with the ball joints is a symptom and not necessarily the cause. changing those parts might correct the issue but what ever caused those items to fail at 22k miles will cause it again. You also didn't mention the steering stabilizer which is supposed to stop the side to side motion from a bump. A bad stabilizer or the wrong stabilizer will cause death wobble. With a lift kit you also need to upgrade that as well. There appears to be a lot of things done wrong with lifting that Jeep to cause the issues its having, some you've pointed out. Also death wobble will go away if you accelerate so if on a highway or any road you speed up to get rid of it.
@FlyingWheels5 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thanks!
@staticclay5 жыл бұрын
Dude, my 2017 Jeep has death wobble I never bothered to fix it I don't mind it anymore got used to it. I just slow down til the wobble goes away no fuss no muss. I was once racing an FJ Cruiser on the 405 freeway in California and got death wobble. I regret buy my Jeep they are junk. Better off sticking with 4Runner's or Tacomas I have owned three Jeeps all had death wobble not even sure why I kept buying another one.
@v7nf4 жыл бұрын
@@staticclay FJ s are a jeep design .
@JacobEcret2 жыл бұрын
A bad steering stabilizer will NOT cause death wobble, a steering stabilizer is a bandaid and will minimize it, a new steering stabilizer does not “fix” your deathwobble, it simply minimizes it, you have bad suspension components it’s compensating for.
@aplbrilliance12 жыл бұрын
So is it the steering stabilizer or the suspension components? I'm confused, so what will fix the death wobble? Can it be fixed? And what if you smell like a burnt rubber smell after it happens?
@1NATURELOVERJ Жыл бұрын
Just bought a 2004 Wrangler with 106k miles. It happened to me today going 50mph. Luckily I was going faster and no one was on either side of me. I couldn't hold the steering wheel still, and kept wobbling until I was down to about 10 mph.
@jacobbower302 Жыл бұрын
Bought my Grandma’s 2003 Jeep Wrangler X with 194,000 miles on it a week ago and found out what the “death wobble” was while going 65 in the middle lane. Didn’t know what it was at first, so naturally I was upset that my Grandma had sold me a lemon. Then I realized that it’s just a “Jeep” thing lol. Still worth the purchase I just have to be careful now.
@nima6150 Жыл бұрын
Bro if a car is 20 years old and has 200k miles on it, no matter how bad it is it can’t ever be a lemon. Lemon means a brand new car with an issue that can’t be fixed by the manufacturer after the third or fourth time of trying, or a certain number of days in the shop.
@jacobbower302 Жыл бұрын
@@nima6150 sorry professor I didn’t study last night
@hiddencascadegenetics7661 Жыл бұрын
“GRANDMA WTF ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL ME !!?!?” Lmao didn’t know it was keep thing either so glad I found before buying one too
@jacobbower302 Жыл бұрын
@@hiddencascadegenetics7661 haha that’s exactly what I was thinking😂
@lisar0tt Жыл бұрын
i drive a jeep wrangler tj from 2006 and it’s my first ever car so usually i just accept all its quirks as normal cause i have nothing to compare it to really, but when i had the death wobble on the highway today that was def serious. I was able to keep driving without coming to a full stop and got it under control by slowing down and shifting geers tho
@watchthis75133 жыл бұрын
My 2009 Jeep Sahara just starting doing it. I have spent 700.00 so far and still have it.
@joshdenham84043 жыл бұрын
Track bar, track bar bracket, bushings. I’ve seen it caused by tie rod ends and worn components but typically its track bar related and hard to find
@longschl0ngJoe3 жыл бұрын
Got a track bar from Autozone for my 02’ 4.7L WJ, installed it and boom death wobble vanished
@mustangmancave7656 Жыл бұрын
"let me tell you about a death wobble..." *lets go of steering wheel while holding the phone with the other. hahaha
@mauriciom8430 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the egrets video. Mechanic didn’t know how to fix the death wobble problem hope he doesn’t get mad for sending him this video.
@n3tfury Жыл бұрын
Most of the time it's a trackbar bushing that's bad and/or bolts aren't torqued down to 125ft lbs (on Jeep JK)
@luisyz67133 жыл бұрын
I was thinking it was the tires on my Jeep I was about to spend $900 without doing any research Thanks for the Video...
@gladimereelderdragon89475 жыл бұрын
I have a brand new one though and it does it but I slow down and it stops but yes I’ve had to stop but in Texas it happens a lot
@JessicaGonzalez-bs2um2 жыл бұрын
Yep, my 94 jeep grand Cherokee just got this for the first time. I told them I felt it shimmying occasionally at high speeds and the shop said it was a loose bolt. They tightened it and now a month later it got a full on death wobble on a tight turn doing 70. And no i can't go over 50. 🤬😡😖 Super mad right now.
@bigcurt0114 жыл бұрын
I rented a 2019 wrangler sport hit a bump hell broke loose took it back
@JDMHaze3 жыл бұрын
and i they should've kept it there
@bigcurt0113 жыл бұрын
@@JDMHaze right
@gman85785 жыл бұрын
Why didn't you show the death wobble on the Jeep you was working on?
@orangie84263 жыл бұрын
My 1994 jeep grand Cherokee does that exact shake rattle and roll yours does at the very beginning of your video.. that exact violent "rumble" that I feel inside the car... only thing is I don't have to hit any bumps and the steering wheel DOES NOT shake nor does the front wheels... it seems to happen out of random and usually if it is going to happen it will usually happen in between 45 and 55 mph.. although it's happened at slower and faster speeds.. it will start as a low rumble / shake and grow increasingly violent exactly like what your car was doing (from inside) then it just goes away.. it has no rhyme or reason.. I can't make it do it.. nor can I stop it while it's happening... any ideas??
@kylestevens18112 жыл бұрын
Btw, what brand of ball joints did you replace with? Moog seems to be failing me.
@123Riverzz2 жыл бұрын
Moog is a good brand you're probably installing them wrong.
@logisticsthenovice5 жыл бұрын
How tf the lift kit didnt come with aftermarket sway bar links??
@rarelyaccurate62524 жыл бұрын
That is completely insane.
@JacobEcret2 жыл бұрын
The first things I would check would be track bar, and caster. AND NO A STEERING STABILIZER WILL NOT CAUSE OR FIX DEATH WOBBLE. It’s a bandaid.
@GoonSquad710 Жыл бұрын
Yup, had my dealership put a “steering stabilizer” on and it helped for about 5k miles Now it happens worse than before 2020 jeep gladiator
@JacobEcret Жыл бұрын
@@GoonSquad710 those gladiators have bad steering box issues. Is it lifted or anything?
@GoonSquad710 Жыл бұрын
@@JacobEcret nope stock height and tires. Funny thing is, its at the dealership right now for the death wobble.
@JacobEcret Жыл бұрын
@@GoonSquad710 dang. If it’s under warranty, it’s pretty much their problem. Realistically it can only be a few different things, control arm bushings, trac bar bushings, balljoints, wheel bearings, shocks. Caster can also cause it, like a shopping card wheel that would stop wiggling around. And there is stupid things like tire pressure. I’m not sure how much truth there is to the tire pressure, but it’s what I’ve heard, tire pressure has never caused me death wobble in my jeep, always been a bushing.
@GoonSquad710 Жыл бұрын
@@JacobEcret thankfully its under warranty still and they are covering the costs. But i do appreciate the info and will help understand more when they give me the diagnosis.
@heyitschinoable4 жыл бұрын
Test drives vehicle. Talks about scary death wobble steering . Takes both hands of steering wheel lmao
@silent13379 Жыл бұрын
Unacceptable for a almost brand new car to do this stuff , I bought a 2000 jeep cherokee and this just happened , to now find out it happens on new models as well is a joke. Will never buy another jeep period
@Spartan117KC4 жыл бұрын
Yeah this is crazy. I'm just now understanding this after renting a Jeep Wrangler 4 Door Sahara from Budget Rental Car in Tampa Florida with less than 20,000 miles on it and over the course of 6 days, I had death wobble on no less than two times per day. I never reached 80MPH, traffic speeds were up to 75 miles an hour (at night) and between 60-70 MPH during the day. Nothing excessive. The Jeep wouldn't settle down until I slowed to at least 50 MPH...on the highway. I loved the Jeep for the week, but if this is a common issue, it would turn me off of ever buying a Jeep.
@spartanwk21034 жыл бұрын
Two times a day... it definitely wasn't a death wobble you experienced. Maybe uneven rotors at worst, but definitely not a death wobble. You don't have two death wobbles a day, it's one and done...it doesn't stop if you slow down to 50 mph.
@Spartan117KC4 жыл бұрын
@@spartanwk2103 - With all due respect, I've driven / ridden things for 30+ years, all makes and models and if you're going to say that riding along on a highway in a situation where I'm applying gas, and no brake and I suddenly start having a steering wheel jerking shimmy is caused by warped disk rotors... All I can say is you're wrong. Disk rotors warp in microns and up to a millimeter. There is no way that could produce a shimmy in a steering wheel while driving 65-70 down the highway until I hit a bump. Sorry, but you're wrong. There are multiple articles describing exactly what I experienced. How does not having it happen one time in a day make any sense???? I've seen a video on KZbin of a person preproducing the issue multiple times by running over a 4x4 piece of lumber. He didn't have a 'per day limit'. SMH.
@spartanwk21034 жыл бұрын
@@Spartan117KC With even greater respect I never said anything about it not making sense happening one time in a day, but what you're saying is that you had a death wobble no less than 2 times a day for over a 6 day period... usually a death wobble would indicate a disconnect somewhere between you steering and suspension components. It's not usually something that can happen more than once in day that's what's not making any sense. Death wobbles don't just settle once you reach 50 mph considering death wobbles can be deadly even at 35 mph you turn into them and eventually try to come to a stop. Not one jeep owner including myself would drive our rigs if it had a death wobble considering at that point the jeep is pretty much undriveable until you get it fixed completely. I understand you have driven/ridden things for 30+ years, but it doesn't necessarily mean you understand the mechanics behind what's happening. Also let me point out that steering wheel shimmy/shake is usually indicative of out of balance tires, so the suspension on your rental was probably our of alignment, and just needed maintenance, but rest assured if it was a death wobble you wouldn't have had the jeep for 6 days let alone be able to drive it for that time period. Being on the receiving end of a death wobble I can tell you it is impossible to drive a jeep with a death wobble especially twice in one day. It's a one and done type of thing.
@jelee8349 ай бұрын
We've experienced death wobble too many times to count in our dodge ram pick up. Put almost $8000 into the front end, and just had it happen again. We've taken it to 3 different places and each one says this will fix it and it doesn't. 😢
@oldarkie38804 жыл бұрын
Probably would not happen at 21K miles if left stock.
@fargracingco.31353 жыл бұрын
who’s leaving a jeep stock?
@Eah20192 жыл бұрын
@@fargracingco.3135 exactly ewww imagine driving stock jeep for life
@matttheis4798 Жыл бұрын
False, started happening at 7k that was left stock
@JJTOPSMILE4 жыл бұрын
I just turn into the shake it stops when I pull over tho
@sethpayment2 жыл бұрын
You neglected to check the track bar... 9/10 times that is the cause of death wobble on any vehicle with a straight axle front end.
@dirtydigger3218 Жыл бұрын
Mine is a trackbar bushing,second time. No biggie,easily replaced.
@n3tfury Жыл бұрын
Most of the time, VERY true. For me it actually was bad toe in after replacing my MC springs, drag link, and tie rod.
@moe19922 жыл бұрын
What's the name of the piano beginning of the video
@1533ramsay5 жыл бұрын
I have a Jeep Wrangler unlimited Sahara 2010. I've never experienced this but I would not be looking forward to it. Thanks for the info
@FlyingWheels5 жыл бұрын
Just keep everything tight.
@01trsmar5 жыл бұрын
If you didnt add a lift kit you wont have this issue,or if you added a lift kit and its was done properly ,you wont have this issue either !
@FlyingWheels5 жыл бұрын
@@01trsmar I plowed with it and wore out the ball joints prematurely
@n3tfury Жыл бұрын
@@01trsmar wrong.
@bogdimuntean92152 жыл бұрын
have this problem with a jeep wrangler jk only when I take curves at low speed. What could be the problem?
@J_bar_S_Photography2 жыл бұрын
OK. question. I have replaced everything they say that causes a death wobble. But i still have the death wobble??? and no one can figure out why its still doing it??
@jennacruz85634 жыл бұрын
Bringing back my 2018 JL. Dealership. They still haven't fixed this issue.
@JDMHaze3 жыл бұрын
a chrysler is never fixed lol
@kylestevens18112 жыл бұрын
Jeep and the ball joints! When will they fix this issue?
@AdamAltogether15 жыл бұрын
This has happened to me while drifting my 240SX. Terrifying!
@hunterschmidt7064 Жыл бұрын
Me watching this with shit in my pants cause it just happend to me in the passing lane
@andrepizzo85504 жыл бұрын
Trust me on this one, 40 plus years fixing autos. The death wobble is NOT from worn parts!!! It IS due to Too much Negative caster. Have a real alignment done and move caster as much positive as possible with keeping the camber to as close to zero as possible.. PROBLEM SOLVED!!!! Also toe set at 1/16 in on both sides. No more wobble and tires will last much longer.
@hoopersoverlandadventures2 жыл бұрын
How do you adjust the castor on a stock Jeep? Hmmm....
@n3tfury Жыл бұрын
I'm sure you have a ton of experience, but this is not true, sorry.
@scottanderson52908 ай бұрын
Trust me on this one, 45+years fixing autos. The death wobble can very well be from worn out parts. Caster and camber are not factors however incorrect toe in is.
@andrepizzo85507 ай бұрын
OK LOL Beam me up Scottyyy@@scottanderson5290
@perchancethishandleiswens3 жыл бұрын
1:53 thats terrifying to watch.
@aplbrilliance12 жыл бұрын
I feel like I can't trust any mechanic to be honest, to fix my Jeep without trying to overcharge me, just because it's a Jeep. I had a mechanic chance one rotor and front brakes, he had trouble getting getting the wheel locks off, and now I get the death wobble more than before. I need to know where to take my Jeep for repairs by someone that knows what they're doing and who won't send me a fortune bill. I'm near Dallas Texas, any suggestions will be appreciated.
@BrentJatko Жыл бұрын
Liked and subscribed.
@saqbasha7082 Жыл бұрын
showing shaking tyres on road video good
@ninjacommunity13 жыл бұрын
Why is this so funny to see🤣
@supamariosoniku2 жыл бұрын
Bro, same I’m dying! Especially the beginning of the video and the music. Dangerous sight, but hilarious
@Ksys472 жыл бұрын
the tire rod is not the sway bar. but thank you
@kitjeep5 жыл бұрын
New jeep to plow the snow? yes the death wobble had it on my 2014 Rubicon the dealer did fix it
@FlyingWheels5 жыл бұрын
Plowing in my Wrangler was a very big contributing factor
@matthewsweitzer42612 жыл бұрын
Death wobble and he's not holding the steering wheel lol
@genie71722 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sambulucci3 жыл бұрын
so this happens only to vehicles which are modified right?
@PrincoxLauni3 жыл бұрын
Nope
@TeensierPython6 ай бұрын
Just bought my truck and has less than 3000 miles. Worse death wobble ive ever had in a vehicle.
@jessecostello9152 жыл бұрын
Cheap lift= failing parts
@dszpeed044 ай бұрын
60 mph, no seat belt- nice
@chrisj1974385 жыл бұрын
Wow never experienced that
@MrDoomzy Жыл бұрын
I don’t even have to hit a bump, once I’m going 40 ish in my Subaru legacy it sends me into the death wobble.
@aidancrawford9364 Жыл бұрын
Are your wheels balanced?
@n3tfury Жыл бұрын
@@aidancrawford9364 that's what I'd guess. No way you have solid axle type death wobble in a Subie
@MrDoomzy Жыл бұрын
@@aidancrawford9364 yes just got brand new tires and they balanced them.
@michelemartin56935 ай бұрын
I was able to get it to stop at around 30mph or 35mph.
@MrGeorgesc007Ай бұрын
Dude doesn't even know what he's talking about especially calling the steering bar a sway bar.😂
@muskokamike1275 жыл бұрын
try a death wobble on a bike....buddy of mine was killed by it......
@FlyingWheels5 жыл бұрын
I've had head Shake on a bike before and that is absolutely terrifying. Sad. very sorry to hear that.
@muskokamike1275 жыл бұрын
@@FlyingWheels yeah, his was caused by a loose/bent rear axle...he'd just "restored" his old bike and was taking it out for a test run......I had it happen to me on my old honda 400/4 on a back country road...scared the piss outta me.
@shandihines26002 жыл бұрын
Damn bro sorry to hear that….
@cowboydown305 жыл бұрын
Will you feel bad for me if I get the death wobble?
@georgemulligan89585 жыл бұрын
22k miles. Junk
@JDMHaze3 жыл бұрын
=chrysler. lol
@AsTheWheelsTurn2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't drive any vehicle that was capable of having this issue. in all the millions of miles I have driven I have never had this issue, so this tells me jeeps are pieces of shit , shouldn't even be possible for this to happen.
@DevTheBigManUno2 жыл бұрын
Ahh fun times with vibrations
@legna2973 Жыл бұрын
And I feel bad for you if it ever happens
@juanojeda80693 жыл бұрын
That happened to me, terrible On the highway so scary I just buy My first jeep wrangler unlimited 2008 sahara the second day I'm driving.
@bigginboys47373 жыл бұрын
Me too, did you fix it?
@juanojeda80693 жыл бұрын
Tie rods and shocks
@smoketiresnotdrugs77262 жыл бұрын
Sell your jeep PROBLEM SOLVED
@mikegreer90416 ай бұрын
Lol, its a simple alignment issue. People are so dumb. Tires like to go the same direction I can make anything deathwobble, or not deathwobble in 5 minutes. Brand new, it doesn't matter.
@jishimoari3 жыл бұрын
I never heard of it in europe...
@staticclay5 жыл бұрын
My 2017 Jeep has death wobble I never bothered to fix it I don't mind it anymore got used to it. I just slow down til the wobble goes away no fuss no muss. I was once racing an FJ Cruiser on the 405 freeway in California and got death wobble. I regret buy my Jeep they are junk. Better off sticking with 4Runner's or Tacomas I have owned three Jeeps all had death wobble not even sure why I kept buying another one.
@Doctorj635 жыл бұрын
Why do people who post always have to ask "hello everybody what's up?" Just get to the point.
@FlyingWheels5 жыл бұрын
Sorry to waste an extra :02 seconds
@dp98975 жыл бұрын
HELLO Doctory WHATTTTS UPPPPP
@a.m.c..59523 жыл бұрын
@Doctorj63: 🤡 WTF how much time did you spend writing your comment??? When it took more than that just to verify and making sure I was reading right the comment or cuestión from you...
@Doctorj633 жыл бұрын
@@a.m.c..5952 Hello. Smile and have a great day.
@fireplug26292 жыл бұрын
Put on your seat belt!!!
@dylankrupp73352 жыл бұрын
wear your seatbelt
@beachbro85595 жыл бұрын
👍👊🙂
@kmbriggs26937 ай бұрын
No. Wrong.
@JDMHaze3 жыл бұрын
its a jeep thing lol
@danielhartin76805 жыл бұрын
Sounds like recall time, Chrysler.
@01trsmar5 жыл бұрын
Research Toyota,Honda,Subaru,VW,Ford,GM recalls they have serious issues and recalls... Recalls cant be dont with aftermarket lift kits on vehicles...You can recall a non factory lifted vehicle..
@Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe_2 жыл бұрын
POS cars
@wall4xxx6 ай бұрын
You’re getting tooo fast an on passing lane law all jeeps should be on slow lane’s including does V8 thing’s follow law lol
@jonc29142 жыл бұрын
Not helpful, your just throwing money at the problem and replacing everything.. not diagnosing anything.
@Treshar8 ай бұрын
Best way to fix death wobble, dont buy a Jeep.
@nobleten10 ай бұрын
How to fix it: Buy a Toyota
@1frogass12 жыл бұрын
Moog sucks !!
@snoozieeee3325 Жыл бұрын
So they make jeeps with cheap as parts I see 😂🤦🏻♂️