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dgamache
New User | Posts: 2 | Joined: 04/06
Posted: 04/12/06
05:33 PM

I've got a question here.  I have a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500.  I put a level kit on (2inch) and 315 70r 17 tires on.  I had the alignment done and put a steering stabilizer on hoping it would help but didn't.  The problem is when I go down the freeway 60 to 70mph,  I hit a bump just right and the truck starts to shake violently till I slow down to 25mph.  Has anyone heard anything similar to this.  I checked all the suspension components and the truck only has 26000 miles on it.  Any info would be great. 


Dan

 

 
Blackchevy
Enthusiast | Posts: 455 | Joined: 10/04
Posted: 04/12/06
11:00 PM

Classic "death wobble", many things can cause it, has to be something in your steering/ front end.  


 
4x4Ranger
Enthusiast | Posts: 454 | Joined: 02/06
Posted: 04/13/06
12:57 AM

Did it do it before you put the leveling kit on it? If not maybe something is misaligned or something with the leveling kit.  


 
dgamache
New User | Posts: 2 | Joined: 04/06
Posted: 04/18/06
01:49 PM

It started after I put the leveling kit in.  I have someone else looking at it. Maybe they can find something I didn't.  Thanks for the input.

 

 
vhmsports
New User | Posts: 5 | Joined: 12/05
Posted: 04/19/06
08:36 AM

Have the alignment shop re-check the caster angle. Even a change of  1 deg caster can cause a "death wobble" at certain speeds.  


 
Crash_Control
New User | Posts: 5 | Joined: 04/06
Posted: 04/21/06
07:56 AM

I had the  death wobble  on my tow truck once it was cause of loose front end parts  a little slop can make for a BIG wobble  so please  recheck  your  instalation  and steering  components bet you may find a  sloppy pitman arm  i did  


 
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