1999 Jeep Shimmy

Tiny
LBGIBSO
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1999 jeep grand cherokee 130246 miles
When driving around 45 - 50 mph, my jeep starts to uncontrollably shimmy. Once I brake to below 45mph, it stops. Or if I am at 40 mph, and hit a bump, it can start shaking
Saturday, June 17th, 2006 AT 12:56 PM

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Tiny
JDH1JDH1
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Maybe tires are worn. Have you had them rotated and balanced? Could be many things. Take it to a tire shop and have them look everything over. Wouldn't hurt to get an alignment or steering dampner.
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Monday, July 10th, 2006 AT 12:17 AM
Tiny
KLN
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1995 Jeep Wrangler - 137,000 miles

i am having the same problem.
The car is fine until I hit 65 mph - then it shakes violently and stops when I go below 40. :(

my mechnic has already done a balance and rotation of the tires -- and wasn't that. Any other suggestions?

Please help!
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Sunday, July 23rd, 2006 AT 10:22 AM
Tiny
DEMEARSJR
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Could be cv joints or u joints (can't remember which they have)
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Sunday, July 23rd, 2006 AT 9:49 PM
Tiny
BECCA1234
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Yea I have a 1988 jeep cherokee and it does the same thing. I have changed all four u joints but it hasn't helped. I've been told that an adjustable track bar would help but i'm not sure. Any idea of this would help?
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Friday, November 17th, 2006 AT 1:02 PM
Tiny
JEEPGUY2
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Try a heavy duty steering shock dampner, rancho make good ones, or get the original equipment replacement from a dealer, but I recommend the rancho or similar aftermarket brand, they are generaly
more heavy duty.
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Monday, November 27th, 2006 AT 4:47 PM

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