Platinum Member jeepstertim Posted October 15, 2015 Platinum Member Share Posted October 15, 2015 Change of underwear definitely required.....out of nowhere wobbles so violent I thought I was going to lose the hardtop! Again later a smaller shimmy on a bump and I'm not sure I want to drive the JK again. Lots on US forums so i'll read and digest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators stewart Posted October 15, 2015 Administrators Share Posted October 15, 2015 Change of underwear definitely required.....out of nowhere wobbles so violent I thought I was going to lose the hardtop! Again later a smaller shimmy on a bump and I'm not sure I want to drive the JK again. Lots on US forums so i'll read and digest. Tim what modifications do you have and mileage covered?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey thunder Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Have a look at your steering damper ...track rod ends and tie rod ends ..all the simple things 1st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member jeepstertim Posted October 15, 2015 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 15, 2015 30,000miles and .75" spacer under the front. never had a problem before, halfshaft leaking so in for that next week. Dampers no longer feel good and the ride is much more jittery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey thunder Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Hmm ..take your steering damper off and check it had equal pressure. ...piston going in and coming out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member jeepstertim Posted October 15, 2015 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 15, 2015 Took it off this afternoon and it seems fine both in and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey thunder Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Next .. check your rod ends for any play...including pitman arm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member benjamin Posted October 16, 2015 Platinum Member Share Posted October 16, 2015 I too have death wobble but only about once a month and I just slow down and it stops. Not happy but ill live with it for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member PeteS Posted October 16, 2015 Platinum Member Share Posted October 16, 2015 Check caster settings that's more often the cause as caster changes as you lift it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Chris Posted October 17, 2015 Platinum Member Share Posted October 17, 2015 Check caster settings that's more often the cause as caster changes as you lift it x2 on caster, if all the above things are fine. My steering was fine until i added extra 3/4 inch spring spacers to compensate for the heavy rear bumper and tire carrier, Then my steering was terrible it was like driving permanently on ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Chris Posted October 17, 2015 Platinum Member Share Posted October 17, 2015 I too have death wobble but only about once a month and I just slow down and it stops. Not happy but ill live with it for now Sorry Ben but i can't help myself, Are you sure your on about your Jeep as that sounds like my Mrs once a month she goes on a deadly wobbler too. :gasp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member jeepstertim Posted October 17, 2015 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 17, 2015 Dropped at the dealer today. Now the wait to see what they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member jeepstertim Posted October 19, 2015 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 19, 2015 Well the dealer has taken it for a drive and they say they can't replicate the symptoms............they have identified a noisy wheel bearing, no UK stock so have to wait a week for it to come from Italy....wheel bearing no UK stock....come on Jeep. The bearing is the same side as the knackered half shaft seal so that too has been knocked back so they can do both at the same time. I must admit at the moment I have little faith that they have properly gone through the front end to check every joint and nut torque so I think that will fall to me. I have sent them the following 2 links to try to show them what I mean. Finally, is it right that I should be picking up an insurance charge for the loan car when the JK is in having warranty work done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Mike Posted October 19, 2015 Platinum Member Share Posted October 19, 2015 It's standard practice, but complain. No joy? complain to Jeep UK customer services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators stewart Posted October 19, 2015 Administrators Share Posted October 19, 2015 It's standard practice, but complain. No joy? complain to Jeep UK customer services. Tim Details are here for contacting customer relations! https://www.jeepowners.club/forum/index.php/topic,5080.0.html I agree and don't think you should pay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member benjamin Posted October 20, 2015 Platinum Member Share Posted October 20, 2015 Sorry Ben but i can't help myself, Are you sure your on about your Jeep as that sounds like my Mrs once a month she goes on a deadly wobbler too. :gasp: Ha ha Good luck fixing that one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member jeepstertim Posted October 23, 2015 Author Platinum Member Share Posted October 23, 2015 The saga invariably and unfortunately continues. Parts in and fitted today however in the process they have shagged the seal on the opposite half shaft so now I wait for another seal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #exasperated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member georgen Posted October 25, 2015 Platinum Member Share Posted October 25, 2015 I will never forget the day it happened to me and to be fair took about 6 months for me to have faith my TJ was not going to kill me, most has been said to check, mine was cheap control arms i fitted so my fault. dealer prob wont get it to do it but if you drive the same road as before at the same speed and hit the same bump or dip as before you will soon see if its sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member jeepstertim Posted November 1, 2015 Author Platinum Member Share Posted November 1, 2015 Collected on Friday, 2 wks later. Drove off to find steering wheel no longer centered, call to the dealer and booked into their local National tyre place free of charge. Man at National, 'sorry we can't adjust it it is seized solid and I've broken my stilson on it'. Still, the USB on the stereo works again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey thunder Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Lots of wd4 and then a gas torch. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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