It's sometimes associated with the Jeep Wrangler , but it really can occur on any car with a solid front axle. It often starts off slow and builds and builds, and it can be scary if you don't know what's going on; it can feel like someone's trying to rip the wheel from your hands. Hold it as steady as you can, slow down safely and pull over. The wobble usually occurs at mid- to higher speeds and usually is initiated by a bump in the road, though some folks have said a hard brake stomp will do it too.
It can happen on cars with stock suspension, but seems to be more common on lifted cars. There are a number of components that need to be looked at after a death wobble. The general rule is that if you see something worn out in your suspension, it should be replaced.
We've ALL seen those posts on the forums, Facebook groups, etc. My steering wheel started shaking when I hit a bump! That is NOT death wobble. Laundry day will automatically fall on that day. Your heart will most likely be in your throat and you may even have to take a quick breather before continuing down the road. In most cases, the vibrations you are experiencing is really just your Jeep in desperate need of an alignment.
However, if you do actually think you are suffering from the dreaded DW, read up on the symptoms, causes and fixes below. Death Wobble is an uncontrollable, violent shaking of your entire Jeep. Not just the steering wheel and not just the normal vibration or shimmy.
Personally, I have never experienced it behind the wheel of my own Jeep, but I have been in the passenger seat of Eric's while it has happened and it ain't pleasant. The only way to get your Jeep to stop shaking immediately is to carefully slow down and in some cases, even come to a complete stop, when safe to do so, of course. DW can happen to any vehicle with a solid front axle but, with that being said, if you recently upgraded or tinkered with your suspension or steering linkage, you are more likely to experience it over a stock Jeep.
It typically occurs at speeds of 40 mph or over and hitting bumps, potholes, driving on uneven terrain, etc can trigger it. Usually DW is caused my loose, damaged or broken steering components or improperly installed suspension parts.
There are fairly easy diagnoses and solutions for fixing and preventing death wobble; none of which involve a steering stabilizer so erase that from your memory asap. The death wobble occurs in the jeep where it starts shaking uncontrollably in a dangerous manner.
Often people mistake it to be vibration occurring due to the broken road. The death wobble affects the entire vehicle, along with the steering wheel. In such cases, it is difficult and challenging to control the vehicle which can lead to a serious safety threat for you and others on the road. When you start experiencing the death wobble, make sure to stop the vehicle as soon as possible and contact a professional car repair service. Majorly, the death wobble will happen when driving at velocities of no less than 45 miles each hour and can be set off by hitting a knock or pothole.
The most common reason for the death wobble to occur is the ineffectively introduced suspension parts or faulty parts. The effects of death wobble are easy to detect, however, it is a bit challenging to find the reason behind it. One of the major causes of an extreme death wobble is damaged or loose parts connected throughout the entire steering and suspension system. Even one damaged or faulty part also has the ability to wobble the entire vehicle. If you witness such a problem, you can refer to the car repair centre to get it fixed on time.
The death wobble occurs due to faulty steering or suspension components. To prevent the death wobble from occurring, you should make sure to check your tire pressure regularly and deflate or inflate your tires as necessary.
As such, you should inspect your suspension system for any signs of wear and tear to avoid experiencing the dreaded death wobble. If you notice any bent or broken components, have them replaced immediately.
For this reason, you should always make sure that the wheels on your Jeep are in proper alignment. Back to Blog.
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