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I wouldnt say this is having death wobble issues, i know what death wobbles are from my last tj. Im currently running a simple 2. inch lift and have been for years with factory 225's. Lately the steering goes funny and feels wobbley. Could this be as simple as replacing the steering dampner with a harder/stiffer new one or am i looking in the wrong area?

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I'd say check castor, you have adj lower arms?
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Check/adjust the tie rod ends especially the panhard to chassis one, also check the wheel bearings for play before you outlay $$$
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Also get your sway bar disco's for slop/play, i had a similar problem that that was a major contributor
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I just put a heavy duty steerinjg dampner on it. Solved the problem.
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I just put a heavy duty steerinjg dampner on it. Solved the problem.
yes but thats masking an issue rather than fixing it wich will lead to excessive wear and perhaps premature failure on other parts
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Also if it's any larger in diameter when you flex up offroad your more than likely going to hit the steering damper on you drag link
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