21k miles and have death wobble, told to replace dampner 21 Sport max tow

[Clarkr32]

Not even sure what this is steering dampner? Body shop is getting new one under warranty but its stock so itll crap out again if thats what it is.

I go over 60 on any bump i get death wobble until i slow down
ive made no improvements as far as lifts or suspension and have babied it as its my daily driver.

Any other thoughts?

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[BringTheLightnin]

I had death wobble on mine with the Mopar lift and 35s at 20k (kinda still do). torquing down my track bar, drag link, and tie rod fixed mine. I just have to tighten back up every so often as roads are pretty rough going to work

 

[Vtac2]

I had death wobble on mine with the Mopar lift and 35s at 20k (kinda still do). torquing down my track bar, drag link, and tie rod fixed mine. I just have to tighten back up every so often as roads are pretty rough going to work

This . Steering dampener/Stabilzer is not usually the problem, and will only mask the true issue. As Bringthelightning said get them to re-torque all of the front end first. If any of those parts are worn out they will likely be the cause. The dealership should fix everything for you without question on warranty specially if you are stock. Report back once corrected. Good luck.

 

[Rahkmalla]

i swear FCA recommends steering damper/stabilizers because they are hoping it will mask the problem til it's out of warranty.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

i swear FCA recommends steering damper/stabilizers because they are hoping it will mask the problem til it's out of warranty.

Sad, but I'm inclined to agree. That's their official standing and yet experts for years have said otherwise.

This . Steering dampener/Stabilzer is not usually the problem, and will only mask the true issue. As Bringthelightning said get them to re-torque all of the front end first. If any of those parts are worn out they will likely be the cause. The dealership should fix everything for you without question on warranty specially if you are stock. Report back once corrected. Good luck.

Yup - I've said it dozens of times here, and posted supporting evidence and commentary from experts 'till the cows came home and still........ few like to believe it, including dealerships.

This is from Norm Layton - look him up -

Not even sure what this is steering dampner? Body shop is getting new one under warranty but its stock so itll crap out again if thats what it is.

I go over 60 on any bump i get death wobble until i slow down
ive made no improvements as far as lifts or suspension and have babied it as its my daily driver.

Any other thoughts?

Body shop? Hmmmm, Maybe you mis-typed it. Not sure I'd let a body shop touch any steering or suspension. Maybe the dealership shop........ maybe.

Assuming your Jeep is truly stock - stock tires, stock wheels, stock everything - it needs to be checked out thoroughly for proper torque on all suspension and steering components, checked for loose, worn, bent or otherwise damaged parts.

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