Toad wobble
On return trip to Gig Harbor twice at low speeds we experienced a wobble severe enough to stop the coach in traffic to inspect. Found no indicators of what might cause this coach shaking wobble. Towin...
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cwit wrote:
If a wrangler goes into death wobble it is because something is worn out. The Cherokee on the other hand has the electric pump and will death wobble. I have both and tow both.
Not necessarily! I thought the same thing. We put on a 2.5" lift kit, and went up 2" on tire size (30" to 32"). A couple of years after having no issues, the death wobble occurred.
I had the Jeep shop check it out, they said everything was still tight, but recommended adding some toe-in. Didn't even recommend adding any upgraded steering hardware.
Then took it to the front end alignment shop I've been going to since the 80s. I told them "whatever it is, FIX IT!". They told me the same thing. Simply added toe-in. They had free reign to replace parts, but didn't. Their honesty is why they keep customers since their shop is out of the way.
PROBLEM SOLVED! That was 6 months ago. No problems driving it, or towing it.
Think about how kids are taught to ski. Tips of skis pointed inward to "snowplow" down the hill. That keeps them going straight and neither ski is trying to go a different path. Same concept with tires/steering. The downside is more tire wear, and a slight increase in rolling resistance. I drive a Jeep, and don't care about such things.
