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Are 4x2's affected by the Death Wobble?

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Old 12-19-2004, 08:48 PM
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Are 4x2's affected by the Death Wobble?

Are the 4x2 Rams affected by the death wobble too? I'm looking at buying a 95 2500 4x2 with 280k on the clock. The steering is a lot sloppier than my 98 gasser, and I'd probably drop in a DSS and PSC steering box.

If a freeway test drive shows it to be bearable, I'll buy it. $4,500.
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Nope, no problem with the 2wd's.
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Nope, the "death wobble" is related to the 4x4's solid front axle. That's one reason automotive manufacturers moved to independent front suspension like the 4x2s have - to eliminate solid axle "caster wobble".

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RustyJC,
Why do you refer the death wobble to a caster wobble? Do you think this problem is related to the caster angle?
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You may notice a wobble in the front, but that is usually from worn out or low quality shocks.
A set of premium shocks really help.

I thought death wobble was related to a worn track bar (lateral rod)
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