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Trying to fix death wobble on 97

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Old Oct 16, 2016 | 11:09 PM
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Trying to fix death wobble on 97

OK so I've got the death wobble,ds tire has some uneven wear.I checked out the suspension with someone turning the wheel while not running.Then while running.I saw a lot of play in the balljoint that connects to the pitman arm.&The sway bar links looked like they were moving side to side pretty loose.So I went out & bought the sway bar links,a new track bar & steering stabilizer.Like an idiot I bought a pitman arm for a 2wd not realizing I need the tie rod that connects to the pitman arm&goes into the sleeve.
So I'm gonna go get that tie rod end tomorrow it's like 30 bucks.I figure the old pitman arm is fine.My question is ,should the track bar move side to side very noticeably while running& turning the wheel?Or is that normal.When not running it didn't move alot.Aslo should the sway bars move left to right?Almost moves like the hole they go through is all Wallowed out?
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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 09:12 AM
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Definitely not right, when you changed the track bar out, did you inspect the tapered hole at the frame?
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Old Feb 15, 2017 | 09:40 PM
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i think i ended up putting a new bolt in my track bar and fixed my death wobble i hope this helps
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