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texas_twister
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Jan 21, 2008, 1:44 PM

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I have a 2003 Jeep Sahara. About 2 years after I purchased it is developed a severe vibration when traveling between 80 and 90 kph (50 - 55 mph). Within a week, this vibration was so bad the steering wheel was jumping like crazy. This vibration only happened when I accelerated up or down through that speed or travelled at that speed.

I took it into the dealer and they replaced the U clamp rotated and aligned the tires. This did very little to improve the situation. I went back and was told to replace the tires. They had less than 45,000 kilometers on them. I did so and the vibration lessened but did not go away.

Now, 5,000 kilometers later, the vibration is coming back and the dealer says I need new tires. Any suggestions?

way2old
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Jan 21, 2008, 4:54 PM

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I would check to see if the steering damper(sideways shock absorber) is weak. Look for any fluid leaking where the piston goes into the body of the damper. If leaking, replace damper.

Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds

Tom Greenleaf
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Jan 22, 2008, 1:10 AM

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Quote:
"This vibration only happened when I accelerated up or down through that speed or travelled at that speed. "
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This still really points to the U-joints (said already replaced ? One or both outers?) if only one I think it's not right or the other was worse. That shock as way2old suggested would really make things worse if bad but I don't think by iteself would cause it. Those really do help the well known misbahavior of these critters just driving along.

Rotate those tires now as whatever the problem is could cause a wear problem on the tire(s) and the fix won't seem fixed

texas_twister
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Jan 22, 2008, 9:37 AM

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Thanks for the advise guys. I'll look into it.

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