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Death Wobble
- Posted: 02-19-2009, 07:09 PM
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I know there's about 50 threads on here about death wobble but thought I'd just give some information about what I just learned from a dealer. I went into the service department to tell them the issue I was having with my steering, I didn't even bother to mention the phrase "death wobble" since I assumed they would have no idea what I was talking about. To my surprise though, they called me back and said I was experiencing whats called "death wobble" and there is a technical service bulletin out for 3/4 Dodge's about the problem...basically a recall. They replaced the tie rod ends, steering damper, and a few other things for free. So Dodge is aware there is a problem and has put out a bulletin to get it fixed...and its all free.
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Posted: 02-19-2009, 07:31 PM
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free is always good
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Posted: 02-20-2009, 02:14 AM
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The "Steering Upgrade" thread on this forum discusses it, if you have a chance to read it. The few people that have done it haven't all been pleased with it. How do you like it? Would you recommend it? Was your death wobble extremely bad?
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Tim Mods: 6" Pure Performance Long Arm X Factor Suspension Lift, King 2.5 Shocks w/ reservoirs, TopGunz Reservoir Mounts, Locker Bypass, Randy Ellis Light Bar, Thuren: Track Bar, Shock Towers, Extreme Duty Steering and Rear Leafs, DT Profab Stabilizer Box, TopGunz/Fox Dual Steering Stabilizer, PSC Steering Gear w/ Hydraulic Assist, PSC HD Steering Shaft, Performance Brake slotted/dimpled rotors, Carli upper/lower Ball Joints, AMP Research Power Steps, 37" Cooper Discoverer STT M/T, 17x8 Moto Metal 957 wheels, Gibson Stainless Exhaust, AFE Stage 2 Cold Air Intake, (2) 7" and (4) 9" Procomp Driving Lights, Viair 400 Compressor, Defender Roof Rack with Light Cage, Warn Wireless Winch Remote, 2 sets HD snow chains, Midland CB, Magellan GPS, Vector 800 Power Inverter, Clifford Alarm w/ Remote Start, Spyder LED Tail Lights UP NEXT: Carli Long Travel Airbags 2011 Polaris RZR- 2" Racer Tech lift, Racer Tech Custom Springs, 26" ITP Baja Cross tires, 1.5" rear wheel spacers, (2) 7" Procomp driving lights, Polaris front/rear Deluxe Bumpers, Polaris Rocksliders, Polaris Sport Roof, Polaris 3500 lbs winch w/ synthetic cable, Polaris Lock n Ride Accessory Rack, Lock n Ride Fuel Can Mount, Lock n Ride Rear Cargo Box, Custom Headache Net, Custom Storage pouches 2010 Lincoln MKX 2010 Corvette Coupe w/ Magna Charger LS7 Supercharger (556HP) |
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Posted: 02-20-2009, 06:22 AM
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loved my upgrade, couldnt get over 45mph, steering is way more responsive, takes a little getting used to....DO IT
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Posted: 02-20-2009, 08:20 AM
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Keep in mind I think the TSB states the vehicle must have the stock tires. So if you have anything other then the 33" BFG tires on, the TSB states not to do it. I'm sure it is up to the dealer though, so you may be able to con them into it.
TSB #22-005-06
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Posted: 02-20-2009, 10:43 AM
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i did what the tsb said to do. it didn't fix the problem, and dealer would do no more. after they thourougly inspected it, i went to the tire shop and he and i pulled the tires off. chucks of tread were missing....complete inspection by the dealer hugh. new bfg's on and no more death wobble! In my opinion, once the stock bfg's hit 40k, replace them no matter what.
Mike
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2012 Power Wagon LARAMIE Pkg. w/ 12k Warn winch, Nav, Sunroof, Leer Topper, AMP boards, Spray on-bedliner-rockers-flares Support Search and Rescue-GET LOST High-Lift Jack w/ lots of tow ropes and winch tools 2009 Victory Jackpot Cory Ness Edition! SOLD 2005 Power Wagon Quad w/ 12k Warn winch, loaded incl. leather, rockrails, nav, sunroof, 9.5 ti Warn winch in the rear, Gibson Headers and catback, Pace-Edwards full metal elec. bed cover and elec. tailgate lock, PIAA driving lights behind grill. |
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Posted: 02-20-2009, 11:14 AM
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I did the upgrade and it fixed the minor death wobble I had, very happy with it.
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2007 Quad Cab Power Wagon God Squad Group Current Mods: Carli Stainless Steel Damper, Carli King 2.5 Pin-Tops, Carli Front Diff Guard, Carli Control Arms, Dynatrac Ball Joints, EBC Rotors, Line-X Bedliner, Locker Bypass Mod, Magnaflow Y-Pipe and Muffler, Mopar Rock Rails, Odyssey Battery G-65, Performance Friction Brakes, Redhead Steering Gear, Dodge Off Road Rear Diff Cover, Thermal Protection Switch Mod, Toyo M/T's 295/70-17, Weathertech Digital Fit Mats. |
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Posted: 02-20-2009, 08:42 PM
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The dealer replaced all four ball joints for my DW. Since I ditched the BFG AT's, I haven't had a wobble. I think the tires are more important than anything.
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Posted: 02-20-2009, 09:10 PM
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After reading so much about "Death Wobble" on this forum, it seems to be an art instead of a science. But where Chrysler/Dodge is concerned with all the engineers they have, I'm sure they know exactly what's going on. The sad part is, all big corporations wait until they are sued, and It becomes more cost effective to fix the problem once and for ALL.
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Posted: 02-21-2009, 05:12 PM
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I don't know how many people have seen this but it shows death wobble via video from under the truck. It make you wonder how the truck even stays on the road.
 Just click on death wobble when you open the page up.http://thurenfabrication.com/misc.html
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Tim Mods: 6" Pure Performance Long Arm X Factor Suspension Lift, King 2.5 Shocks w/ reservoirs, TopGunz Reservoir Mounts, Locker Bypass, Randy Ellis Light Bar, Thuren: Track Bar, Shock Towers, Extreme Duty Steering and Rear Leafs, DT Profab Stabilizer Box, TopGunz/Fox Dual Steering Stabilizer, PSC Steering Gear w/ Hydraulic Assist, PSC HD Steering Shaft, Performance Brake slotted/dimpled rotors, Carli upper/lower Ball Joints, AMP Research Power Steps, 37" Cooper Discoverer STT M/T, 17x8 Moto Metal 957 wheels, Gibson Stainless Exhaust, AFE Stage 2 Cold Air Intake, (2) 7" and (4) 9" Procomp Driving Lights, Viair 400 Compressor, Defender Roof Rack with Light Cage, Warn Wireless Winch Remote, 2 sets HD snow chains, Midland CB, Magellan GPS, Vector 800 Power Inverter, Clifford Alarm w/ Remote Start, Spyder LED Tail Lights UP NEXT: Carli Long Travel Airbags 2011 Polaris RZR- 2" Racer Tech lift, Racer Tech Custom Springs, 26" ITP Baja Cross tires, 1.5" rear wheel spacers, (2) 7" Procomp driving lights, Polaris front/rear Deluxe Bumpers, Polaris Rocksliders, Polaris Sport Roof, Polaris 3500 lbs winch w/ synthetic cable, Polaris Lock n Ride Accessory Rack, Lock n Ride Fuel Can Mount, Lock n Ride Rear Cargo Box, Custom Headache Net, Custom Storage pouches 2010 Lincoln MKX 2010 Corvette Coupe w/ Magna Charger LS7 Supercharger (556HP) |
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Posted: 02-21-2009, 05:33 PM
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IMO, it is a combination of things that cause it. I started to experience it ever so slightly the other day. Checked the tire pressure, it had dropped to 48-50psi between the 4 Cooper STTs, put them back to 60 psi and it went away. The tires, especially the stock tires are the biggest culprit. They buy in bulk on the cheap, and as its been said and proven before, it's cheaper for the company to pay out lawsuits when people die, than it is to do a recall or admit to a defective design or part. I think the tires are crap and prematurely wear out the ball joints and tierod ends. The owner gets fustrated,puts new tires on it, takes it back to the dealer, they say corperate wont pay for repairs cause they are not the right tires. It is ALWAYS about the money.
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08' PowerWagon w/6-speed manual G-56. 05' 30' toyhauler camper.(10,500lbs) Hellwig LoadPro 35 bolt on 4 leaf helper springs. No honey, I'm NOT done buying shit for the truck yet !!! PurpleCrainium Diff Guards K&N air filter --- WeatherGuard 20" black bed toolbox. winch TPC bypass Dual battery set up w/2 Sears DieHard Platinums-Gp 65 under hood-Gp 31 Marine deep cycle in bed toolbox w/plug-n-play set up. Custom 2000/4000w inverter set up w/quick connect. Triple bike mounts above the bed- custom made by me. Crapload of recovery gear-always subject to adding more. Fab Four rear bumper. Soon to be- a BuckStop Baja front bumper.--Temporarily on hold, see reason below. Installed: Borgeson #000951 steering shaft. PSC steering brace(notched for PW by Rusty-thanks bud). Carli HD CroMo adjustable track bar. Carli CroMo control arms. Carli HD upper & lower balljoints x 2 sets (replaced under warrenty) & triple sealed u-joints in front axle shafts & rear driveshaft. Moog HD tierod ends x 4. Running total is now $4800. Yup, now i'm broke !!! What, you ask, is the difference between a Dodge Ram and a PowerWagon ?? PW frame part # 55398868AC---Reg 2500 #55398813AC About 2" taller, 12,000lb winch w/mounting brace between framerails,electronic disconnecting swaybar(for awsome articulation),electronic locking axles front & rear(for true 4-wheel drive),tow pkg, fully skidplated,forged one piece Alcoa rims w/internal beadlock lips,larger diameter(one ton) axleshaft in rear,160 amp alt,HD battery,4.56 gears,low range electronic recalibration of gas pedal sensitivity,more but thinner leafs in rear spring pack(for better articulation), 33" BFG All-Terrain tires. 78.016:1 crawl ratio. All for $6100.00 more! Oh yeah, almost forgot-Bilstein shocks. Gear ratios: 1st 6.29:1 2nd 3.48:1 3rd 2.10:1 4th 1.38:1 5th 1.0:1 6th .79:1.. Rev 5.74:1. |
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Posted: 02-21-2009, 05:44 PM
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Tim Mods: 6" Pure Performance Long Arm X Factor Suspension Lift, King 2.5 Shocks w/ reservoirs, TopGunz Reservoir Mounts, Locker Bypass, Randy Ellis Light Bar, Thuren: Track Bar, Shock Towers, Extreme Duty Steering and Rear Leafs, DT Profab Stabilizer Box, TopGunz/Fox Dual Steering Stabilizer, PSC Steering Gear w/ Hydraulic Assist, PSC HD Steering Shaft, Performance Brake slotted/dimpled rotors, Carli upper/lower Ball Joints, AMP Research Power Steps, 37" Cooper Discoverer STT M/T, 17x8 Moto Metal 957 wheels, Gibson Stainless Exhaust, AFE Stage 2 Cold Air Intake, (2) 7" and (4) 9" Procomp Driving Lights, Viair 400 Compressor, Defender Roof Rack with Light Cage, Warn Wireless Winch Remote, 2 sets HD snow chains, Midland CB, Magellan GPS, Vector 800 Power Inverter, Clifford Alarm w/ Remote Start, Spyder LED Tail Lights UP NEXT: Carli Long Travel Airbags 2011 Polaris RZR- 2" Racer Tech lift, Racer Tech Custom Springs, 26" ITP Baja Cross tires, 1.5" rear wheel spacers, (2) 7" Procomp driving lights, Polaris front/rear Deluxe Bumpers, Polaris Rocksliders, Polaris Sport Roof, Polaris 3500 lbs winch w/ synthetic cable, Polaris Lock n Ride Accessory Rack, Lock n Ride Fuel Can Mount, Lock n Ride Rear Cargo Box, Custom Headache Net, Custom Storage pouches 2010 Lincoln MKX 2010 Corvette Coupe w/ Magna Charger LS7 Supercharger (556HP) |
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Posted: 02-21-2009, 07:09 PM
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X2...got ride of the BFG AT's,problem solved.. 
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Posted: 02-21-2009, 08:33 PM
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Well, if nothing else you can't beat some free parts
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06' Power Wagon Hella's behind the grill, locker bypass, BDS Long Arm Kit, Carli Front Diff Cover, Rockcrusher Rear, 37" KM2's, DT Pro Fab steering box brace, EBC brake pads |
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Posted: 02-24-2009, 08:40 PM
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mike
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2012 Power Wagon LARAMIE Pkg. w/ 12k Warn winch, Nav, Sunroof, Leer Topper, AMP boards, Spray on-bedliner-rockers-flares Support Search and Rescue-GET LOST High-Lift Jack w/ lots of tow ropes and winch tools 2009 Victory Jackpot Cory Ness Edition! SOLD 2005 Power Wagon Quad w/ 12k Warn winch, loaded incl. leather, rockrails, nav, sunroof, 9.5 ti Warn winch in the rear, Gibson Headers and catback, Pace-Edwards full metal elec. bed cover and elec. tailgate lock, PIAA driving lights behind grill. |
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Posted: 02-25-2009, 12:10 AM
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I've gotten used to mine. I didn't have the problem before but I also never put more than 5k on the 33's before i ditched them for 35" a/t bfg's.
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Death Wobble
- Posted: 02-25-2009, 12:52 AM
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I seen that video and I really would not want to be going 70 MPH and have that give way it would really make for a
 BAD DAY 2008 power wagon inferno red QC 4x4 flowmaster custom dual exhaust extang hard tonneau cover BFG 315 AT go rhino ss hitch step AEM brute force air intake filter mag huskyliner floor mats and putco black led cab lightsLast edited by wesco : 02-25-2009 at 12:53 AM. Reason: typo |
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Posted: 02-25-2009, 07:56 PM
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x 3! haha ditched my 35" bfg ats for nittos and its like butter
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Posted: 02-25-2009, 08:28 PM
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I'm really like these Nitto's... 
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Posted: 03-08-2009, 11:29 PM
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I saw this BD Power product on a commercial. Looks like a good solution for standard 2500/3500 models. I wonder if they could whip one up to fit a Power Wagon?
http://www.dieselperformance.com/ind...uct/index/151P
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2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon- 5-spd, Mopar CD/Cassette radio, Superchips flashpaq, Magnaflow muffler, Airaid M.I.T., BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A LT315/70R17, locker bypass harness  2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon- 5-spd, Gale Banks Stinger exhaust, Rancho 2-1/2" springs, Rancho RS9000X shocks, Rancho RS5000 steering stabilizer shock, Goodyear Wrangler MT/R LT285/75R16 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited- 4-spd, J.E.T. Stage 2 Module, Rancho 2" springs, Rancho RS9000 shocks, Rancho RS 5000 steering stabilizer 1968 Ford Mustang GT fastback- 3-spd
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