2023 Gladiator ‘DEATH WOBBLE’.

[charlie 127]

i have a stock 2023 Gladiator with 31,000 miles. It had 8,000 on it when I bought it, so I don’t know its whole life story. I’ve replaced all the tires with OEMs. Tires were balanced a few thousand miles ago. Now I get the death wobble after hitting a bump or bridge expansion joint at highway speeds. Seems this vehicle is too young and babied to have suspension problems. Any thoughts or similar experiences?

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[Gizmo]

Wasn't long after your mileage I had a sloppy draglink. I have had plenty of Jeeps so I know what the usual players are in a jeep front end so I did the track also at that time. That was many parts ago not because they were bad but I know they were weak and could use some better geometry help.

 

[Sandman 4x4]

If your warranty has run out and you’re on the hook to fix it ? I would suggest starting with a new high quality steering damper, one of the aftermarket’s mid price options. Along with a new alignment at a qualified Jeep Shop. Good luck. I had the same issue about a year ago at 14,000 miles, the dealer I bought from had it for three days with a loaner to get around in. They did exactly what I posted above and the Gladiator has been better than ever! The steering wheel is centered going down any road, plus returning to center when exiting a curve or turn, with no apparent play.

 

[Minty JL]

I had the same thing at 32,000 mile after install a complete Metalcloak 4.5 GC kit.......long story short, BALLJOINTs. I upgraded everything and only stock parts left was the balljoints. After installing the new @Metalcloak Baller Joints.......problem solved.

I had been 37s before I made the first payment. I bought an ICON balljoint press and ordered the Baller Joints zero regrets and saved a ton of money

 

[AstroZombie]

i can't tell if the wheels are wobbling but i get a pretty noticeable shimmy in my steering wheel around 45-55MPH. Some days it's not there others it is. I can't feel it in the brake pedal and i don't have any significant uneven tire wear. I can rotate dth drag link by had and i do hear a click every now and again just turning the wheel to park. Once i hear teh steering click i can't reproduce it right away which makes i very hard to pinpoint.

any have any thoughts?

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