2005 Jeep Wrangler Front End Shimmy at 55 mph

Tiny
DAVEJEDSKI
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  • 2005 JEEP WRANGLER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 40,000 MILES
The front end of the Jeep, specifically focused on the right side of the front end, shimmys and bounces the steering wheel from about 54mph to 60mph and when the brakes are applied there feels like there is a significant wheel "hop" or elevated level of shimmy that goes away when the speed goes under 55. I rotated the tires in case there was a tire out of ballance but it did nothing to eliminate the shimmy. I can't tell if the steering dampening shock absorber is faulty or if the front struts are weak but I did check the tie rods and other connections in the front end and all appear to be in good condition. The vehicle has never been wrecked. What is causing this shimmy? Alignment? Please help - I've run out of options within my experience.
Monday, January 5th, 2009 AT 7:19 AM

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Tiny
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Have a shop check the toe alignment. If you had an older vehicle the ball joints can cause this condition, however, unless you have been seriously offroading this vehicle then it is an alignment issue only.
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Monday, January 5th, 2009 AT 10:21 PM

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