2006 Jeep Wrangler front end shimmy

ZACKARIAH_STONE

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2006 JEEP WRANGLER
6 CYL
4WD
MANUAL
30,100 MILES

When I am driving 45 mph or faster, and I hit a pot hole, bump in the road, or go over some RR tracks, my steering wheel violently shimmys side to side and I have to slow down below 40 mph to get it to stop. I was told I should rotate my tires or get a re-alignment, so I did both, it still happens? What do I do?

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SRWHIPPLE

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I am having the exact same issue with my '07 wrangler. I have been told it could be the stearing damper in another forum. Don't know what this is, and haven't found the part for anything after '95. I am taking it in to the dealership tomorrow and if I get good answer, I'll let you know!

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Monday, October 13th, 2008 AT 8:49 AM

SRWHIPPLE

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It is the steering damper or stabilizer! At the dealership it is costing me 136.00 with parts and labor. I have looked up the parts and they can be purchased much cheaper but since I have no idea what I am doing, I am paying for it! I was just glad it wasn't something more. I have been told for months that my tires were unbalanced or there was sh-- in my rims and such, finally I have a real answer! Good luck!

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Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 AT 11:18 AM