1999 Jeep Wrangler why'''does it shimmy

1999 JEEP WRANGLER
110,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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RETHAR1999
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when u get around 40 to 50 mile an hour it shimmy's so bad it is hard to hold it in the road'''but when u get past 55 it will stop''''why or what is wrong'''
PLEASE HELP'''
THANKS
Oct 9, 2008 at 6:51 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Start with getting the tyres checked for a problem and also get them rotated and balanced do the simple things first a nd re post if you still have a problem.
Mark (mhpautos)
Oct 9, 2008 at 9:33 AM
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SRWHIPPLE
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I've recieved this answer too many times and finally discovered it was the steering damper or stabilizer. Try that, if balancing your tires doesn't help.
Oct 14, 2008 at 4:25 AM
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