Help?

[shelbyluvv]

If there is no reason for the stabilizer other than to band aid a problem, why did the factory put it on there?

To bandaid a problem

[shelbyluvv]

Here is a good read on the purpose of a steering stabilizer

 

http://txtire.com/blog/view/steering-stabilizers-the-truth

[ParadiseMJ]

 

 

I had the factory alloy wheels, and had trouble getting them balanced well, local shops did not like adhesive weights.

 

So I switched to junkyard steel rims, remounted the old tires, and had them balanced.

 

Death wobble gone and has not come back in 20 years!

 

Gene

 

I did blame the fact that the wheels (the factory aluminum spokes) don't have a place for weights on the front of the wheel.  The guy that finally balanced them did use stick on weights...like 3 small ones.  I since got some steelies, not a problem anymore.  I think the tire balance and worn...even slightly can cause a good shimmy at 55-60 that tends to go away at 65-70, depending on the road...

[Kalal92]

Could the lower and upper control arm bushing's contribute to that death wobble if they are somewhat corroded?

[Kalal92]

https://vimeo.com/161568908

[gogmorgo]

Can rubber bushings corrode?

[HOrnbrod]

Can rubber bushings corrode?

 

Only in Canada.  :rotfl2:

[91Pioneer]

 

Can rubber bushings corrode?

 

Only in Canada.  :rotfl2:

 

It's funny 'cause it's true  :thumbsup:  :Canadaflag:

[DirtyComanche]

Can rubber bushings corrode?

Depends how far you stretch the word corrosion. They are oxidizing just sitting on the workbench.

 

Either way they certainly can deteriorate.

[Kalal92]

 

Can rubber bushings corrode?

Depends how far you stretch the word corrosion. They are oxidizing just sitting on the workbench.

 

Either way they certainly can deteriorate.

Deteriorate is a better way to describe it!

[Eagle]

https://vimeo.com/161568908

Video doesn't play for me. What's it supposed to show?

[Megadan]

The Video shows his death wobble, which is pretty bad.

IMHO, I would replace the track bar as a starting point.  They aren't too expensive and pretty easy to install.  One way to check it is If you have a buddy that can help you, have him turn the wheel back and forth while you look at the upper and lower mount points for play.  If it's the bottom bolt, you should see it move back and forth a little.  Sometimes the mount hole ends up out of round and allows play even with it tightened down.  Upper mount being a tie rod should be pretty obvious to see.  Also check to make sure the track bar bracket mounted to the frame doesn't move at all.  I discovered mine was ever so slightly loose and was causing a minor shake at highway speeds.  I removed the bolts, thread locked them, and torqued back down, and no more shake.