Wranglerman21
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I'm having problems with my 2009 jeep wrangler. Anyone know what the problem would be if I get the "death wobble" every one and a while? Let me know what you guys think. The jeep is all stock
death wobble
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Bounty__Hunter
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Could be any number of problems. I'd start by searching this forum for 'death wobble' and researching all the other diagnostics and causes recommended.
Here's the article I did for death wobble alittle while ago
http://www.jeepz.com/forum/suspension/29510-wrangler-death-wobble-what-causes-how-fix.html
http://www.jeepz.com/forum/suspension/29510-wrangler-death-wobble-what-causes-how-fix.html
To elaborate on the above posts a little more, there are several things that can cause "death wobble", but on an '09 you shouldn't be experiencing wobble unless either 1) You've wheeled the crap out of it already 
or 2) you've done a lot of modifications. If it is stock it's more likely than not still under warranty so take it to the dealer and let them fix it. If it's not stock, then there are a bunch of things you can check. If you've had it lifted, than you'll need to have your alignment redone. If the alignment is way off, that can cause a wobble. If you have aftermarket wheels or spacers and they don't center properly that can cause a wobble (that turned out to be the cause of mine). In VERY RARE circumstances a bad steering stabilizer can be the culprit. It could be worn bushings around the track bar or elsewhere in the steering, but I wouldn't think with an '09 you should be seeing wear like that yet. I would suggest you start with having your tires balanced and your alignment checked (especially if you have aftermarket tires/wheels and/or a lift), assuming its not still under warranty.
or 2) you've done a lot of modifications. If it is stock it's more likely than not still under warranty so take it to the dealer and let them fix it. If it's not stock, then there are a bunch of things you can check. If you've had it lifted, than you'll need to have your alignment redone. If the alignment is way off, that can cause a wobble. If you have aftermarket wheels or spacers and they don't center properly that can cause a wobble (that turned out to be the cause of mine). In VERY RARE circumstances a bad steering stabilizer can be the culprit. It could be worn bushings around the track bar or elsewhere in the steering, but I wouldn't think with an '09 you should be seeing wear like that yet. I would suggest you start with having your tires balanced and your alignment checked (especially if you have aftermarket tires/wheels and/or a lift), assuming its not still under warranty.
