Death Wobble

[silverooby]

Adding the track bar support bracket fixed mine for good.

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[SHG]

My 22 has the same problem. Getting worse. Initially only happened once in a blue moon. Now its more frequent. Only has 37k on it. Going Into the dealer next week.

 

[OnJMilesWay]

Around 40k miles I got it bad. Tire balance and rotation solved my issues.

 

[Roky]

I have a 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport. 22,000 miles on it. Everything is stock on it.
Has been in the shop now 3 times for the Death Wobble. I call it.
First two times they said the steering stablizer has to be pumped 30 times. To get fluid going or something. Third time. They said they replaced it. Seemed to work for about 5 months. Going into shop foe the 4th time this Tuesday.
Shakes bad on interstate. Not going fast if you hit a bump etc.
I try to tell them you shouldn't be scared to drive on the interstate in basically a new vehicle.
Anyone else have this problem with theirs what was it? The shop actually like they really don't know.

As you can see from all these responses that DW has many faces….Unfortunately the dealership has tunnel vision with this issue and the default fix for them is a new stabilizer….. You need to find a shop that knows jeeps, or at least is experienced with solid front axle vehicles. DW is not exclusive to jeeps…. It can be fixed there’s no problem there, it’s just going to cost you some money outta pocket unfortunately…. I know it doesn’t seem right, but that’s the nature of the beast…

 

[Dirtflirt]

My Drag link ends were worn out at 40K miles, I had a little DW with the factory setup. A 2.5 lift and a set of 37's and it was not driveable. I replaced the Tie rod, and drag link, and just for good measure, I did some MC ball joints. I have been turning wrenches for over 40 years and NEVER have seen parts worn out so soon.

 

[SteveFinn]

I have a 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport. 22,000 miles on it. Everything is stock on it.
Has been in the shop now 3 times for the Death Wobble. I call it.
First two times they said the steering stablizer has to be pumped 30 times. To get fluid going or something. Third time. They said they replaced it. Seemed to work for about 5 months. Going into shop foe the 4th time this Tuesday.
Shakes bad on interstate. Not going fast if you hit a bump etc.
I try to tell them you shouldn't be scared to drive on the interstate in basically a new vehicle.
Anyone else have this problem with theirs what was it? The shop actually like they really don't know.

I have been dealing with this with my 2018...but it didn't really start until 78,000 miles (103,000 miles currently).

I'd recomend getting the tires re-balanced, check your alignment, and look at a new aftermarket track bar & steering stabilizer.

Doing ball joints is expensive (I paid $650ish at my independent mechanic) and it didn't solve my problem (and you only have 22,000 miles on it).

 

[dragoneggs]

My 22 has the same problem. Getting worse. Initially only happened once in a blue moon. Now its more frequent. Only has 37k on it. Going Into the dealer next week.

I suggest you go to a local off-road truck/jeep shop instead.

 

[LittleNettsy]

Are you committed to going to this shop? I ask because that diagnosis is bullshit… twice.

I just witness the DW today behind another Jeep. Scary. I looked it up and what I was reading said it could be the bushings, ball joints, not aligned correctly.. find another dealer. Yikes

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