Suspension replacement parts brand recommendations

[Bananaman]

2022 diesel Sport S.
All stock, 90% highway driven.
Started mild "Death Wobble" at around 33,000 miles at highway speeds hitting pot holes.
I read through the top sticky and have a pretty good idea on what to look for.
Big question is; what brands do folks recommend when upgrading suspension parts? (drag link, steering stabilizer, ball joints etc...)
As I find worn out parts I definitely want to replace with heavier duty that last longer, but don't need over the top parts because it's stock and I rarely go off road.
Thanks!

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[Free2roam]

Although I'm lifted. I chose Fusion 4X4 with Fox ats stabilizer. I've had it off road in Death Valley a couple times for a few days on some pretty gnarly wash board dirt road. As soon as I get back on pavement it's like I never left it. Make sure from what I've heard get something with anti flop design joints. IMO I'd go Fusion 4X4 again.

 

[slodsm]

I’ve always used Metalcloak for steering components and have zero complaints. Ball joints I’ve used teraflex and dynatrac and no issues with them either. I’m sure there are plenty of good products, but those are the ones I’ve used with big tires and a lot of wheeling.

 

[GuzziMoto]

The term "mild deathwobble" doesn't make sense.
Deathwobble is never "mild".
At low mileage like that it could be as simple as properly torquing the various bolts/nuts.
Or a bolt hole might be ovaling out. Once a bolt hole is ovaled out torque won't help.
As to parts and brands, it depends on which parts. I do like the Fusion 4x4 tie rod and draglink. But for a street driven JT that is probably overkill. For ball joints I have used TeraFlex, but there are plenty of other high end options like MetalCloak and Dynatrac. Getting a rebuildable ball joint vs a disposable ball joint seems like a good idea.
For track bars, tons of good options. Buy based on bar strength and end style. Some vendors, like Core 4x4, let you choose end style. Others, like MetalCloak, only have one end style but it is a good style of end. And the MC ends are rebuildable. MetalCloak also offers a brace for the chassis side track bar bracket, as well as a brace for the steering box sector shaft. Both those things are steering related, and reinforcing them could help if that was the source of the play leading to the wobble.

First thing in my opinion is to determine if it actually is deathwobble, or just a wobble. For actual deathwobble, where it is scary violent and you actually have to slow down to a stop or near stop to get it to go away, I would suggest watching the set of video's by PlanMan. Not the greatest video quality, but he does of pretty good job of explaining the possible sources of the problem and how to correct.

 

[vacaedzzr1200]

I was getting more than normal shaking when hitting expansion joints and frost heaves. Front tires were down one and a half psi. Shakes went away just by bringing back up to proper pressure.

 

[GuzziMoto]

I was getting more than normal shaking when hitting expansion joints and frost heaves. Front tires were down one and a half psi. Shakes went away just by bringing back up to proper pressure.

Good to hear. Actual Deathwobble is scary. I hope you never experience it.
Your experience is a good reminder to always check the basics before you get too far off into the weeds when troubleshooting.

 

[Bananaman]

The term "mild deathwobble" doesn't make sense.
Deathwobble is never "mild".
At low mileage like that it could be as simple as properly torquing the various bolts/nuts.
Or a bolt hole might be ovaling out. Once a bolt hole is ovaled out torque won't help.
As to parts and brands, it depends on which parts. I do like the Fusion 4x4 tie rod and draglink. But for a street driven JT that is probably overkill. For ball joints I have used TeraFlex, but there are plenty of other high end options like MetalCloak and Dynatrac. Getting a rebuildable ball joint vs a disposable ball joint seems like a good idea.
For track bars, tons of good options. Buy based on bar strength and end style. Some vendors, like Core 4x4, let you choose end style. Others, like MetalCloak, only have one end style but it is a good style of end. And the MC ends are rebuildable. MetalCloak also offers a brace for the chassis side track bar bracket, as well as a brace for the steering box sector shaft. Both those things are steering related, and reinforcing them could help if that was the source of the play leading to the wobble.

First thing in my opinion is to determine if it actually is deathwobble, or just a wobble. For actual deathwobble, where it is scary violent and you actually have to slow down to a stop or near stop to get it to go away, I would suggest watching the set of video's by PlanMan. Not the greatest video quality, but he does of pretty good job of explaining the possible sources of the problem and how to correct.

I termed it "mild" based on videos I've seen. It does shake the front end and steering wheel, and won't stop until 40mph or so, but not the crap your pants wobbles I've seen.

 

[Bananaman]

The term "mild deathwobble" doesn't make sense.
Deathwobble is never "mild".
At low mileage like that it could be as simple as properly torquing the various bolts/nuts.
Or a bolt hole might be ovaling out. Once a bolt hole is ovaled out torque won't help.
As to parts and brands, it depends on which parts. I do like the Fusion 4x4 tie rod and draglink. But for a street driven JT that is probably overkill. For ball joints I have used TeraFlex, but there are plenty of other high end options like MetalCloak and Dynatrac. Getting a rebuildable ball joint vs a disposable ball joint seems like a good idea.
For track bars, tons of good options. Buy based on bar strength and end style. Some vendors, like Core 4x4, let you choose end style. Others, like MetalCloak, only have one end style but it is a good style of end. And the MC ends are rebuildable. MetalCloak also offers a brace for the chassis side track bar bracket, as well as a brace for the steering box sector shaft. Both those things are steering related, and reinforcing them could help if that was the source of the play leading to the wobble.

First thing in my opinion is to determine if it actually is deathwobble, or just a wobble. For actual deathwobble, where it is scary violent and you actually have to slow down to a stop or near stop to get it to go away, I would suggest watching the set of video's by PlanMan. Not the greatest video quality, but he does of pretty good job of explaining the possible sources of the problem and how to correct.

I'm also looking at Synergy +1" springs to help with the diesel bottoming out issue at lower speed pot holes.

 

[GuzziMoto]

Another option there is Clayton. They supposedly have a 1" or 1.5" spring for the Gladiator Diesel, I think it is listed as 1.5" but for the Diesel it delivers only 1". But you can call them to confirm, don't go 100% on what I say.
The nice thing about Clayton is they seem to take the Gladiator seriously, including the Diesel.
Also, you might want to upgrade your bumpstops. The stock ones are flaccid. Either Sumo Spring bumpstops or air bumps.

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