Death wobble

[2000denali obky]

2000 denali death wobble new upper bjs tie rods hub bearings over 500$ in front end shop says they would fix with those but it still does it and they say they don't know what is causing pls help

 

[iLikeEggs]

Center link? Pittman arm, idler arm? Any odd wear patterns on the tires?

 

[clandr1]

2000 denali death wobble new upper bjs tie rods hub bearings over 500$ in front end shop says they would fix with those but it still does it and they say they don't know what is causing pls help

If the shop told me $500 would fix the problem, and it isn't fixed, I would make them keep the truck until they fixed it. I wouldn't accept a "we don't know what's causing it" answer.

 

[jerryjoe28]

Center link? Pittman arm, idler arm? Any odd wear patterns on the tires?

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[2000denali obky]

Yes front right tire outside tread wore off

 

[iLikeEggs]

If it's worn on one edge it's definitely from alignment. Hopefully they did a proper centerline thrust angle alignment aft they did the initial work. If the tire was worn on both edges it would be from under inflation. Take it to another shop and get their front end guy check it. You need a second opinion. Somebody is missing something.
It could also be something that simple as a bad tire. If that tire is worn enough it should probably be replaced anyway, even if there I no defect discovered. If the tire took a hit at some point it could have caused belt damage, which over time would likely become worse.
At the very least, have the tires rotated a balanced and see if there is any improvement.

 

[2000denali obky]

New tire new ball joints upper and lower on driver side lower control arm bushing on driver side didn't have Greese gun dw stopped two days later I greeted ball joints and dw returned so sick

 

[iLikeEggs]

No grease... that could be a problem!

 

[2000denali obky]

Yea I forgot but I checked ball joints by jacking up on control arm and wedging pry at under tire no movment

 

[2000denali obky]

Talked to previous owner and checked what he said idler arm pitman arm new no play like I said ball joints check out ok but only have about half Greese in them bought steering stabalizer have no clue where to place it someone know where to place any help appreciated oh and front end pushes tired shop I took it back to said replace differential fluid oh yes steering wheel play tried to tighten up gear box front end still floats Into grooves passenger tie rod has very little play in it and it's new so lost

 

[mooman]

have you taken it in for an alignment? Post before and after results. Death wobble can be caused by improper caster setting. Tie rod ends should have ZERO play.

 

[SLCHOE]

Yes front right tire outside tread wore off

Check that wheel bearing. Right front. Also check the wheel lug nuts.

If only the right front tire is being worn that;s where I would look first. Loose steering parts usually split the difference if one side wears (tie rod) and wear both sides as it re-centers and throws your steering wheel off center.