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Dudzy
23-10-2011, 04:05 PM
Hey folks,

Got death wobbles today on the highway, the moment I hit 80kmh it would start and get worse the faster I would go.

What are the main causes of death wobbles? and what should I be looking for?

my XJ has a 2 inch lift and runs 225/75 road tyres.

Cheers
SeaComms
23-10-2011, 04:39 PM
Hey Dudzy, plenty of info on this, even if not specifically for the XJ, that will point you in the right directions.

Basically, start with bolts done up to correct tensions, if all good move on to track bar bushes and brackets, control arms bushes, ball joints etc..
rhysTJ
23-10-2011, 04:51 PM
checked the basics like tyre weights missing or mud dirt or of the like caught in the rim and throwing a wheel of balance??
Blujeep
23-10-2011, 04:52 PM
and check for missing balance weights from the front tyres
anthonygubbin
23-10-2011, 05:10 PM
More than likely the panhard Dudzy. I would remove it, bracket and all and check it for wear particularly around the top mount under the guard near the coil. I fixed mine and that rid me of DWs.

Regards A
junglejuice
23-10-2011, 05:54 PM
It depends on how bad the wobbles are, is it a light shaking or is a violent almost jump off the road sensation.
If it is a light shake it could be wheel weights, if it is violent then something is loose, as mentioned above it could be the panhard or a ball joint etc....
Billnick
23-10-2011, 06:47 PM
Replacing the damper fixed mine. Ask around for a good brand.
Oli-dogg
23-10-2011, 07:20 PM
I haven't had death wobbles but was reading about some possible causes the other day:

http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/dw.html
Dudzy
23-10-2011, 11:04 PM
Hey guys cheers for replies, tomorrow I will go over bolts, bushes and the rest. But I will admit that I haven't cleaned my tyres and wheels out since goin on the track yesterday so they are still very muddy. Also I'll check to make sure the weights haven't been ripped off.
Easy Rollins 1
23-10-2011, 11:19 PM
OK,prob the mud buildup throwing off the wheel balance.Fingers crossed.
Dudzy
24-10-2011, 02:07 PM
Used a screw driver to remove the mud build up this morning and holy crap there was alot... never had that much in there before. Haven't driven it yet though but will later on.