I started thinking, what if a whole bunch of people removed there steering dampeners from their Jeep Cherokees, I wonder how many would end up having death wobble issues? Hmmm... BTW, just a thought, I'm not suggesting that anyone do this. :) I better get to sleep.
I checked all the ball-joints and bushings, and aligned it so that toe is in spec. Did I mention that since replacing the steering shock, I have not had a problem.
I really want to keep the lift because I actually do take it offroad here in Utah a lot. I really wanted to know if the steering dampener was put there by the manufacture to cure a design problem I guess.
I think mgOstisha and Danger are on to something though. I found on the net that even...
98 Jeep Cherokee Sport. 2" spacer lift. 30" tires, original size is 225 75 15(equal to about 28"). That's it. Although I've seen it on completely stock Jeep Cherokees.
It happens mostly on solid axle vehicles in my experience(Jeeps, Dodge trucks, 1 ton Ford trucks, etc...), but I've seen it on a vehicle with independent suspension before also. I work as an auto technician for a living. ASE Master tech. The roads aren't all that great around here in Utah, but...
My question is what causes death wobble? Let me explain more...
The vehicle I've experienced this on is a Jeep with a solid front axle, but it can happen on other vehicles. While driving down the road at say 50mph, I hit a small bump, and the steering wheel and tires shake side to side...