BAD DEATH WOBBLE
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BAD DEATH WOBBLE
Hello,
I am new to this forum and have an 05 f250 lariat 4x4 with 140k. When i am on the freeway about 60 plus and get on my brakes hard my truck goes into a horrible death wobble. I mean bad I did not want to drive my truck for the longest time. the steering wheel moves back and forth and the truck it self feels like a giant picked the truck up and was shaking it back and forth. The only way to make it stop is slow down to around 35 mph. I have been reading a little bit about this problem but i would like a few more suggestions on what the problem can be. So anything will help me out.
thanks
matt
I am new to this forum and have an 05 f250 lariat 4x4 with 140k. When i am on the freeway about 60 plus and get on my brakes hard my truck goes into a horrible death wobble. I mean bad I did not want to drive my truck for the longest time. the steering wheel moves back and forth and the truck it self feels like a giant picked the truck up and was shaking it back and forth. The only way to make it stop is slow down to around 35 mph. I have been reading a little bit about this problem but i would like a few more suggestions on what the problem can be. So anything will help me out.
thanks
matt
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Could be anything from worn out front end parts, steering stabilizer, low tire pressure to a bent rim. Need more info about truck and maintenance that has been done. There's a bunch of info if you search.
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Yea I Che led my rotors and calipers yesterday and everything looked ok. I'm not sure if it is my center pink bar but the bar that goes straight across the front axle that connects to both hubs has some play in it idk if that can cause it to but gonna replace that to. Im getting an alignment and tires balanced today so hopefully that will help. Hopefully it does I'll Update after I get the alignment. Thanks.
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Rotors can LOOK ok but you need to find a brake mechanic that uses a lateral run out gauge that attaches to the spindle.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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You have to inspect the front end, not just look at it. As others have said, it's an indicator that there are worn parts somewhere, maybe even seized outer axle u-joints...you'll never know until you (or someone you pay) digs a little deeper.
It's called a "dial indicator".
lateral run out gauge
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