1996 Jeep Laredo shakes after hits pothole or bumps

1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
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JODEL
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Shakes or Wobbles problem
1996 Jeep Laredo 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive 200220 miles

when driving on the highway doing 50 to 60 mph, when i hit a bump or pothole the car shakes, i would have to literally stop short on the high way to stop it...almost got rear ended a couple of times

what's done so far ?
replaced upper and lower ball joint on both side, the U-joint
still there...what should i check / do next
Apr 7, 2010 at 11:34 PM
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Need to replace steering damper


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Apr 9, 2010 at 11:41 AM
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JODEL
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Replaced the steering damper fix the problem for 2 days, now i am having the same shaking again...whatz next
Apr 19, 2010 at 11:34 AM
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Check tie rod tube to track bar ends for play should be zero
Apr 19, 2010 at 4:29 PM
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