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A few months ago I experienced death wobble in my 01 Cummins 4wd at 60 mph, and it was violent and scary. It was the very first time I've personally had it happen to me.

I know my shocks look like older OEM style shocks, so I just got in a new set of Bilstein 5100 shocks to put on it, and I got a new set of adjustable control arms so I can adjust them to get some positive caster in the front end. My ball joints were replaced by the previous owner who I got the truck from, and they still are tight with no play in them.

After I install the new shocks, control arms, new heater and evaporator cores, I'll get an alignment done on it.

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    Look for anything with looseness... Shocks - remove and check for gas charge and suppression. Weak shocks can allow the the axle to bounce. Tie Rod Ends - look for any loose tie rod ends. Ball join

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Look for anything with looseness...

  • Shocks - remove and check for gas charge and suppression. Weak shocks can allow the the axle to bounce.

  • Tie Rod Ends - look for any loose tie rod ends.

  • Ball joints - Check for vertical movement by prying upwards on a hanging tire.

  • Tires - Any deformity? Properly balanced?

  • Wheels - Are your wheels true and now bent or out of true?

  • Steering shock - It helps, but it's not a cure-all fix, either like some websites mention. Some people omit this shock.