what causes death wobble when braking
Loose or worn out tie-rod ends can be the cause of death wobble. To test them, jack up one tire at a time grab the tire at the three oâclock and nine oâclock positions, then try to turn the tire back and forth by alternatively pushing and pulling on the tire. Any movement indicates warn out tie-rod ends.
The fact is loose control arm or track bar bushings can contribute to death wobble. Bent, or loose bolts, wallowed out mounting holes, and bent control arms can also contribute to your Jeep catching the shakes. To prevent this, keep an eye on your control arms and track bar.