Front axle rebuild / death wobble

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Scott in NM
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Front axle rebuild / death wobble

Post by Scott in NM » Thu May 04, 2023 9:42 am

I just spent the last three hours in the 8014 and working on my jeep to get rid of a death wobble. The situation is now worse than when I started (ever been there?). II have neither the time, tools, nor expertise (obviously) to do it myself. I live just west of Albuqueruque andI am willing to tow the jeep as far north as Alamose, CO, anywhere in NM, west to Phoenix, or east to Lubbock. 'm looking for someone expert in this repair and willing to warranty their work. If you know of someone, they can call me at 505 280 6417. Any help greatly appreciated.

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Re: Front axle rebuild / death wobble

Post by Ron D » Thu May 04, 2023 1:19 pm

Sorry to hear you've given up on it Scott.

Have you talked to any local automotive shops that do front end alignments?
Old-school type shop would be better --- it might throw them a curve if they don't have any old guys on staff.
Competent younger guys might like the challenge.
It's not a complex system. Sometimes the hard part is finding quality parts.
Either way it's their business to find and fix stuff like this on many makes and models, usually with a warranty.

Good luck!
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