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Old Sep 28, 2024 | 11:01 PM
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Death Wobble

Love my 86 6.9 Box Van....but it scared the living daylights out of me the other day ! Thought every nut and bolt was coming loose ! Did some homework searching for an answer for the dreaded " death wobble" This is my first post. YT suggests increasing camber 3 to 4 degrees. I could not find that bushing yet. Everything under the front end seems fine.....Perplexed...Anybody been down this shaky road that earned vital knowledge? Thanks !!! Shakyman
 
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Old Sep 29, 2024 | 05:22 AM
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I always thought "death wobble" was more a function of the 4x4 type driveline and/or over-sized tires and wheels? Has this situation been present since you first bought this van, has it happened before or since this time you're not describing? Have you raised the front suspension and inspected for loose or worn steering components?
 
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