Steering Wheel Vibration (Not Death Wobble)

[DavidHousewrightjeepman]

Got a TJ 2004 just replaced track bar and fixed the death wobble but I am starting to have a vibration no wobble just vibration in the steering wheel from 30 mph to 45 it goes away when I take my foot off the gas where do you think I should start?

 

[ItchyDong]

I’d start with the driveshafts/ujoints. Remove the front driveshaft, go drive. If that’s not it, remove the rear, throw it in 4H and go drive. See if it resolves.

Could be tires, pinion angle changing under load, and a few other things, but u joints are easy to test and eliminate.

Edit: also a dry steering test would be a quick check too.

 

[Chris]

A dry steering test is where I'd start. That and having the wheels balanced.

 

[ItchyDong]

A dry steering test is where I'd start. That and having the wheels balanced.

Yeah I don’t disagree with the steering test first either. I guess I was just thinking it’s Sunday and most tire shops are going to be closed. Might as well eliminate what you can at home in the meantime.

 

[AndyG]

I’d pull the drive shafts alternately. Start with the front- or drop it at the diff and wire it out of harms way. Don’t engage 4wd if you do that.