Archived Violent wobble in front end.

[pnorton]

I have a 95 3500 with 95k miles. I just hit a rough stretch of road (wash board) at about 65 miles/hr and the front end started violently shaking and would not stop until the vehicle was almost stopped. The same thing happened last year about this time and I replaced the stearing shock absorber. Evendently didn't fix the problem. Any ideas as to what is causing this? I is extremely dangerous when this happens.

 

[CDyksman]

This is known as "Death wobble". There are ten thousand different opinions on why this happens. Do a search for death wobble and clear your calendar for a week, so you can read all about it.

Oh, and welcome to the TDR. You will find great people and knowledge.

 

[pnorton]

Thanks I will look it up.

 

[Dieselram]

The most likely problem is your trac bar is shot.

 

[LSilvertooth]

I just had a death wobble 1999 3500 drw 2wd ctd in the passenger lower control arm where it connects to the frame was cracked off. took it to frame shop they reinforced it with extra metal all better now!

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1999 3500 5speed 2wd quad cab line-x 3-inch strait turn down before axle

 

[pnorton]

Just wanted to update. The track bar was worn and the front shocks had the upper bushings worn out. New track bar, steering stablizer, new shocks and new tires. Problem fixed.