1999 Jeep Cherokee front end shaking

Tiny
VNMN1
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  • 1999 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 154,000 MILES
I recently had state inspection (Pa.) And it passed. A few days later while driving the front started shaking violently. I slowed down below 50 mph and it stopped shaking. When I got home I rotated the tires and the shaking stoped. My steering wheel was off level. Thinking I needed ball joints or tie rod ens. I got a 4 wheel alignment and had the steering dampner replaced. The front wheels still didn't feel right. The other day going 70 I hit a bump and the front wheels started the violent shaking when I pulled off and slowed down and got back on doing 70 it never happened again. When I hit small bumps I still feel the wheels shake a little but it stops while driving at 70 mph.
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010 AT 3:21 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi vnmn1,

I believe you have a condition that is known as the death wobble and if you google around you would find tons of stories on the subject.

Check out the following link.

http://kevinsoffroad.com/death-wobble-cures/how-to-fix-your-own-death-wobble/
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Saturday, October 30th, 2010 AT 3:55 PM

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