Death Wobble settlement agreement in class-action case could mean reimbursement for some Jeep owners

[ShadowsPapa]

It's not likely going to work until a final judgment is made for the case.

Correct. It's a proposed settlement.
Odds are it won't happen, but it could be rejected.
The date to finalize is a few weeks out yet - March, was it?

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[Mr._Bill]

Correct. It's a proposed settlement.
Odds are it won't happen, but it could be rejected.
The date to finalize is a few weeks out yet - March, was it?

To opt-out or object has to be done by March 10th. The hearing is scheduled for April 19th.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

To opt-out or object has to be done by March 10th. The hearing is scheduled for April 19th.

Ah, that's where I got the March. Yeah, that's right - April.

 

[Gvsukids]

To opt-out or object has to be done by March 10th. The hearing is scheduled for April 19th.

This thread will be forgotten by then.

 

[Blackjeepjk]

Ain't gonna happen because now you are modifying the vehicle and asking for a lot more than the agreed upon "fix". No settlement is going to agree to that.
You could put the most expensive piece on your truck that money can buy and claim you had to do it due to DW - when the fact is you just wanted it - because.

This is my seventh Jeep. None have ever had death wobble. But on this 2020 gobi, I heard the horror stories and ran out and replaced the entire suspension right at the end of warranty to prevent it from happening!
“If you’re going be dumb, better be tuff”, and work a bunch of overtime to pay for it!

 

[ShadowsPapa]

This thread will be forgotten by then.

No it won't. Look at the zombie threads that have come back to life just in the last day or two.
The threads that should have been buried and forgotten seem just never die.

Remember, you are being watched and monitored.............that one should be buried SOOO deep. How the heck do those even show up again?

 

[AKDrifter]

No it won't. Look at the zombie threads that have come back to life just in the last day or two.
The threads that should have been buried and forgotten seem just never die.

Remember, you are being watched and monitored.............that one should be buried SOOO deep. How the heck do those even show up again?

There is a TON of extremely good info here. It is by far the best source of factual knowledge on the JT. It seemed at launch it was way more facts and less opinion fluff stuff in the posts but it is still an invaluable resource today. It's funny because it's been almost 4 years but it just does not seem that long ago. The information is still relevant, that's why they get dragged up from the dead. People are actually putting in some research time.

 

[Mr._Bill]

No it won't. Look at the zombie threads that have come back to life just in the last day or two.
The threads that should have been buried and forgotten seem just never die.

Remember, you are being watched and monitored.............that one should be buried SOOO deep. How the heck do those even show up again?

It's the Rotting Whale effect.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

It's the Rotting Whale effect.

EEWWW

 

[Cshadow2]

Funny story, so I installed a set of Mojave take off wheels and tires I found locally and no my DW seems to be gone. Is it possible that one of my old front tires was out of balance and causing it? the new ones have aroun 9k on factory Falken A/Ts

I still have to pull my sensors out and put them on the Mojave wheels if it’s not too big of a pain I might run my old ones on the balancer first to see if it’s off on any of them. For science

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Funny story, so I installed a set of Mojave take off wheels and tires I found locally and no my DW seems to be gone. Is it possible that one of my old front tires was out of balance and causing it? the new ones have aroun 9k on factory Falken A/Ts

I still have to pull my sensors out and put them on the Mojave wheels if it’s not too big of a pain I might run my old ones on the balancer first to see if it’s off on any of them. For science

Tires CAN cause it. Doesn't have to be way out of balance - and imperfection can cause a shimmy or wobble and since a big heavy tire is like a massive gyroscope, once set off a perfect spin, they want to wobble like a top that's been nudged while spinning.

More than one forum member has resolved similar issues, even DW - with different tires or a GOOD balance job.

A tire that's imperfect or out of balance causes quick wear on the steering parts, including that stabilizer. It'll make 'em go south pretty quickly as that piston moves in and out quickly in the center position..

 

[Cshadow2]

Well, that doesn’t come up in search results any where near the top of a google search in death wobble. I will probably still do a new steering stabilizer because mine made a sound when I jiggle tested it. And possibly an adjustable trac bar. I have a terraflex 2.5 in spacer set I need ti install as well but I’m in no rush for that it’s mostly so when the falkens wear out I can put on a set of 35 inch Patagonia mts.
Thanks for letting me know I was not crazy. Well at least about the DW

 

[Gvsukids]

Well, that doesn’t come up in search results any where near the top of a google search in death wobble. I will probably still do a new steering stabilizer because mine made a sound when I jiggle tested it. And possibly an adjustable trac bar. I have a terraflex 2.5 in spacer set I need ti install as well but I’m in no rush for that it’s mostly so when the falkens wear out I can put on a set of 35 inch Patagonia mts.
Thanks for letting me know I was not crazy. Well at least about the DW

Jumping on the stabilizer train? Maybe it needs torquing.

 

[Cshadow2]

Possibly, once I get it on the lift I plan on checking the torque on all the fasteners. It’s only ope ln Wed thru Sat with work I’m not sure when I will get around to it.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Possibly, once I get it on the lift I plan on checking the torque on all the fasteners. It’s only ope ln Wed thru Sat with work I’m not sure when I will get around to it.

Depending on "the lift" - don't torque with axles hanging down.
Torque with the wheels holding the truck up just in case any are loose.
Lift by axles, not frame, when torquing suspension parts.

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