Q: Jeep suffering from death wobble

asked by on March 15, 2016

I believe my steering stabilizer and aftermarket suspension need to be tightened. Every time I hit the smallest bump, my jeep shakes really bad until I slow down under 20 MPH. I have been told the street name for this issue is death wobble.

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