Steering wheel wobble?

[TheJoyceIsYours]

Great find. That's a Star case # by the way. Did you check your date code on the steering stabilizer vs the info in that case? You can see the date code and other info here: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/steering-wheel-wobble.16577/page-8#post-436030

I did check it and I was outside of the date range. IIRC, it was like 4 under the lowest range in the affected frames.

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[TheJoyceIsYours]

I did check it and I was outside of the date range. IIRC, it was like 4 under the lowest range in the affected frames.

Actually I read that wrong, I checked the track bar weld numbers... Didn't check my stabilizer, but the service dept said it was affected.

 

[TheJoyceIsYours]

Does that mean you are higher or lower than 257? And what was your JL build date (on the door jam)?

Don't have my Jeep at the moment but build date was 4/12. And I was still catching up on this thread, but the tservice rep definitely did say it was under the "continue diagnostics" category so it was a higher number I assume...

 

[Command Line RC]

I did check it and I was outside of the date range. IIRC, it was like 4 under the lowest range in the affected frames.

My factory stabilizer is not within range....funny how replacing it makes it feel 1000% better though.

 

[Bearded_Dragon]

My stabilizer is 114, Wrangler was built May 20th if I remember correctly. Guess I'll see about getting it swapped out as I have .5" dead-space in my steering wheel.

 

[Lak7]

My Stabilizer Code is X176MB3A, Wrangler built in July.
I'm pretty sure my dead spot is the steering box - you can turn the shaft and the pitman arm does not move.
But maybe the stabilizer is causing the wandering and disconnected feeling when driving.

 

[TheJoyceIsYours]

I never noticed any steering Issues (no worse than my FJ really)-never enough to cause any alarm at least. It seemed that my first sign of anything was the wobble at speed.

 

[jeremyjeep]

I never noticed any steering Issues (no worse than my FJ really)-never enough to cause any alarm at least. It seemed that my first sign of anything was the wobble at speed.

Are the tires physically wobbling too or is it just the steering wheel wobbling? You might need to have someone drive next to you to verify.

 

[TheJoyceIsYours]

Are the tires physically wobbling too or is it just the steering wheel wobbling? You might need to have someone drive next to you to verify.

Can't say for sure. It shook the whole vehicle during the event, so I assume it's the wheels too. I won't be able to check for quite some time as the dealer has it for the forseeable future. They say could be less than 30 days since my case was upgraded- but I don't know if they're just blowing smoke. Said next year part availability last week.

 

[Akbill]

If the new steering stabilizer part is back ordered to February, what are they putting on the 2019s?

 

[Chewbacca2264]

Just a quick update, last night on the way into work at 8:45PM I passed a tractor trailer on a two lane road.....running approximately 45MPH and the air off the tractor trailer (probably doing 60MPH) shoved me across the fog line and required a large correction to keep it on the road, I nearly over corrected and the rear end got a bit light. Luckily my experience and training came into play and I kept it on the road. Ambient temperature was 40 degrees with rain and wet roads. Clearly this issue gets worse at least for me when the temperatures are colder. Didn't wait any longer, already have a Yeti track bar on the way ordered the Falcon Nexus EF 2.2 stabilizer. My dealer is finally responsive as I provided them the STAR case number today and they are looking into replacing my stabilizer and at least one other JL that is providing the owner the same issues. Glad they are finally taking this seriously after they told me two weeks ago my Jeep "drives as designed". I know that I am out the $330 bucks for the stabilizer, but I am not taking chances waiting around. Temperatures are dropping and this thing keeps getting worse, I figure I would rather take this entirely into my own hands and ensure that I do not have an accident and injure my wife or more likely my faithful dog who rides everywhere with me. I think at this point my dealer with work with me, maybe a couple extra oil changes after Jeep Wave ends or something along those lines. Oh and BTW I made sure they are going to reach out to the other owner who is having issues, would hate to see someone who does not have my experience and training have to try to hang on to their Jeep the way I had to last night.

Chewi

 

[Command Line RC]

Just a quick update, last night on the way into work at 8:45PM I passed a tractor trailer on a two lane road.....running approximately 45MPH and the air off the tractor trailer (probably doing 60MPH) shoved me across the fog line and required a large correction to keep it on the road, I nearly over corrected and the rear end got a bit light. Luckily my experience and training came into play and I kept it on the road. Ambient temperature was 40 degrees with rain and wet roads. Clearly this issue gets worse at least for me when the temperatures are colder. Didn't wait any longer, already have a Yeti track bar on the way ordered the Falcon Nexus EF 2.2 stabilizer. My dealer is finally responsive as I provided them the STAR case number today and they are looking into replacing my stabilizer and at least one other JL that is providing the owner the same issues. Glad they are finally taking this seriously after they told me two weeks ago my Jeep "drives as designed". I know that I am out the $330 bucks for the stabilizer, but I am not taking chances waiting around. Temperatures are dropping and this thing keeps getting worse, I figure I would rather take this entirely into my own hands and ensure that I do not have an accident and injure my wife or more likely my faithful dog who rides everywhere with me. I think at this point my dealer with work with me, maybe a couple extra oil changes after Jeep Wave ends or something along those lines. Oh and BTW I made sure they are going to reach out to the other owner who is having issues, would hate to see someone who does not have my experience and training have to try to hang on to their Jeep the way I had to last night.

Chewi

You'll feel a difference with the new stabilizer for sure. I have my Yeti on the way as well. I should have it installed Thursday after work. Keep us posted!

 

[jeremyjeep]

If the new steering stabilizer part is back ordered to February, what are they putting on the 2019s?

They are probably allocating all or most of the available steering stabilizer inventory to the 2019s, thus not available to order as a repair item.

 

[Akbill]

They are probably allocating all or most of the available steering stabilizer inventory to the 2019s, thus not available to order as a repair item.

Hope so.
This steering problem has been an interesting journey, from “ it’s a Jeep thing” to recalls, TSBs, new parts, and STAR notices......

 

[jeremyjeep]

Hope so.
This steering problem has been an interesting journey, from “ it’s a Jeep thing” to recalls, TSBs, new parts, and STAR notices......

Yes it has. You left out denial. lol "It's a Jeep thing" usually means "all Jeeps do it" - which is said due to lack of knowledge. Denial means "we know, but won't admit it". And now they are mixing the two together by using "It's a Jeep thing" for denial as well.

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