steering wheel vibration

[dm1tonram]

hey guys, we have an 05 auto 4x4 limited and i can feel vibration through the steering wheel. It only seems to happen at about 30-40 mph, under light acceleration. Any ideas what this could be?

 

[KJ zGal]

My first guess would be that the tires need balancing and/or an alignment...relatively cheap fix if that's all it is, I think I paid about $65 for mine.

 

[LibertyTC]

I would have the two front wheels checked for even tire wear, and rotate them if necessary, to get the best two tires up front, and have them balanced.
Once a year the kj should receive a front wheel alignment, and ask them to also check the wheel bearings and ball joints, overall a front end check before the alignment.

 

[lil black liberty]

Check the Rotors as well, had the same issue and it was due to warped Rotors!

 

[dm1tonram]

great, thanks guys. I'll check it out tomorrow.

 

[ThunderbirdJunkie]

Broken belt in a tire, if you feel any wobble/pull at lower speeds as well.

 

[Saltydog]

Don't rule out a blown front shock/strut....

 

[twack]

Don't rule out a blown front shock/strut....

yup needs a lift kit for sure

 

[ThunderbirdJunkie]

Don't rule out a blown front shock/strut....

That won't cause a vibration.

 

[Saltydog]

That won't cause a vibration.

Soo, a blown shock won't cause vibration??? You have never had the "death wobble", very common in XJ's and Land Rovers. Typically this type of vibration is after hitting a pothole or bump in road, but like I said don't rule it out in this case.

 

[ThunderbirdJunkie]

Salty, you're thinking of a steering damper - and we're also dealing with an independent front suspension that is not death wobble prone like a ZJ, XJ, CJ, Rover, whathaveyou.

 

[lil black liberty]

Soo, a blown shock won't cause vibration??? You have never had the "death wobble", very common in XJ's and Land Rovers. Typically this type of vibration is after hitting a pothole or bump in road, but like I said don't rule it out in this case.

I have two broken front struts so no I haven't..