I have read other complaints on there jeeps shaking while hitting some bumps, and ours is doing the same. we have had the jeep in the shop twice now and noone seems to know the problem they sure liked our money!! first person who thought they knew the problem put new boots and ball joints on and said he fixed the problem well no fix. we also had a popping noise in the front end on passenger side when turning in or backing out of parking spaces and it is still there noone seems to know about the problem other problem now since we had to new tires put on last week the other repair shop said it was our track bar they replaced it plus aligned the front end then said it should be fixed (nope) still there plus popping still there plus hitting bumps car shakes like Im going to loose control of it. now I'm scared to drive it. if u could help answer these problems I would love someone's HELP and advice...!!

Hi,
I have the same thing, but I am not too much concerned about it.
If I am not mistaken this subject has been discussed in this forum. I believe everybody referrs to what is called "swaying".

You may find the same topic in this thread, answered by Dale:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=217526&highlight=sway

please let us know once you solved it,
RENDL

It sounds like you might have death wobble. There are several different causes of DW, therefore several different ways to fix it. Check this site out http://www.kevinsjeepparts.com/techarticles/deathwobble.html . Also, try a forum search on death wobble. Hope this Helps!

Also, It is a good idea to include information on the year and model of your jeep along with any other information on your particular vehichle to help others identify your problem

That popping sound could be a bad CV joint, I see you replaced the boot but usually if the boot needs replacing the CV is pretty much worn out. On my CJ7 I had the death wobble and it was a front axel U Joint that was frozen with rust. Could be a related problem with your Cherokee. I also replaced both front CV/Axels on my Cherokee and the wobble problem was solved.

The same thing happens to me around 50 mph, the front wheels start shaking violently and I can make it stop by pushing on the brakes, or slowing down. It happens both accelerating through 50mph or decelerating. I have replaces the steering damper (small shock looking thing). I replaces the front drivers side wheel hub bearing that didn't help. I had it in for an alignment and they said, nope, everything is tight and no alignment was needed. So I rotated my tires rear to the front and that didn't help. I am afraid to put my kids in this vehicle because it feels like the front wheels are going to tear off. I went to car talk .com and there were several people saying the same thing. One person actually had the steering snap at 40 mph. Great! The next thing is the dealership to see if they know of a fix. I've been working on this for at least three months and have had this trouble for at least a year. At first I thought it might be warped rotors, nope had that checked early and they are fine. Any help on this subject would be much appreciated.
JC
93 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 Full time 4WD. 140,000 mi

cv axles did the trick? Where is the cheapest best made CV axles? I have found the cheapest Hub bearings and they are BCA bearings too. He sold them to me for 40.00 each and shipping around 9.00 for one.
Talk to David at http://www.internationalmfg.com/

JC

Hi all again Thanks for all of the help I will check these websites out.
Plus Im sorry I forgot to put the year of our Jeep on
it is a 95 Jeep grand cheerokee v8
Thanks for your help if anyone has any more help on this Please feel free.. again Thanks all!!

Yes, The CV/axel`s did the trick. I got them at my local Carquest, It was like $65 and change per side. I have my own shop with a lift so repairing is a breeze. If you are doing this yourself just use precautions and work safely.

I hope that no one minds me posting a link to another forum, but I think this will be helpful. http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=105900&highlight=death+wobble

Jerry Bransworth hit the nail on the head. Great info.

was the trak bar too loose?? or what??

jd

WHo is Jerry Bransworth? the reason why I ask is that I would like to know what fixed the problem.

I`m sorry I mis-spelled his name, It`s Jerry Bransford. He is on page 2 of the thread you posted. His post had interesting points on suspension wobble causes.

Mine did the same...i'd hit a big bump and the front end would not settle down it would just get worse. Changed the stearing dampener and all's good.

Try getting a new steering damper. This is the shock absorber for the steering wheel. I had the same problem and corrected it by replacing the old one with a steering damper designed for off-road use.

steering dampers only hide the underlying problem. the problem usually comes from worn out CVs, worn or loose ball joints, or worn out lower control arm bushings. check those and i bet you solve your problem. make sure to check all of your steering linkage and make sure everything is torqued down.