Death Wobble
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Death Wobble
2013 250 DL 4WD
started about a year ago with 60K on the odometer. Initially had all of the u-joints replaced with new bushings. The wobble was back at 65k so had the ball joints done. About 4k later the wobble is back. Had the wheels balanced and rotated at Les Schwab and the alignment checked. The wobble happens when I hit a serious bump and if I am towing the fifth wheel ..... bloody terrible.
I just wonder if it is in the steering box....? There is no slop in the steering and the truck tracks straight.....
started about a year ago with 60K on the odometer. Initially had all of the u-joints replaced with new bushings. The wobble was back at 65k so had the ball joints done. About 4k later the wobble is back. Had the wheels balanced and rotated at Les Schwab and the alignment checked. The wobble happens when I hit a serious bump and if I am towing the fifth wheel ..... bloody terrible.
I just wonder if it is in the steering box....? There is no slop in the steering and the truck tracks straight.....
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Death wobble occurs when some part of the suspension is worn out , it could be as small as a track bar bushing or a ballpoint . You may end up taking the whole front end apart to find it but something is worn out.
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2013 250 DL 4WD
started about a year ago with 60K on the odometer. Initially had all of the u-joints replaced with new bushings. The wobble was back at 65k so had the ball joints done. About 4k later the wobble is back. Had the wheels balanced and rotated at Les Schwab and the alignment checked. The wobble happens when I hit a serious bump and if I am towing the fifth wheel ..... bloody terrible.
I just wonder if it is in the steering box....? There is no slop in the steering and the truck tracks straight.....
started about a year ago with 60K on the odometer. Initially had all of the u-joints replaced with new bushings. The wobble was back at 65k so had the ball joints done. About 4k later the wobble is back. Had the wheels balanced and rotated at Les Schwab and the alignment checked. The wobble happens when I hit a serious bump and if I am towing the fifth wheel ..... bloody terrible.
I just wonder if it is in the steering box....? There is no slop in the steering and the truck tracks straight.....
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I had the front end lifted 2" to compensate for the installation of a 50 gal tank in replacement of the original 26 gal tank that came with the truck. I have air bags in the rear.
All of the work was done by various shops.
All of the work was done by various shops.
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