Death wobble at 100+

[Lhemi]

Same here, waiting for a friend with a death wish to ride along and see what my top speed is...

 

[Darkflow]

That must be why I never had this because I had the adjustable panhard bar on before I lowered it.

My plan was to get the control arms & panhard bar 1st. Then lower but got sick of the look so I lowered it lol

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[Lhemi]

Mines not completely gone, I noticed it tonight. I'm going to go ahead with the rest of the 4 link so I can adjust the rear end until a it's all gone.
I've got a friend that been into dram raceing that can set my rear end for me.

 

[2006hemiram]

Havent noticed a wobble in mine, but then again i havent hit over 95 in the 1/4 mile. Where the hell are you all hitting 100+mph? Are there no cops on your freeways?

 

[Darkflow]

I do it on the highway but the speed limit is 75 or 80 here (depending on county your in). So I can run it up real quick then let off.

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[Lhemi]

It's pretty easy, just press on the skinny pedal...

 

[bouf0010]

here in ontario, Canada - if you get pulled over going 50km/h over the speed limit, they impound your car for 7 days, you lose your license for a minimum of 30 days and its a fine of $5k-$10k.

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[Lhemi]

Sucks to live in Canada, subzero weather and you can't drive your truck like you stole it...... In the USA it's frowned appon to say the least. 10mph over and they have the same option as you listed above.

 

[TriSum]

I think there are multiple issues involved in the "wobble". The adjustable panhard helped at lower speeds, but high speed and bumps in the road can be down right SCARY. I think the shocks are a contributing factor as well. They don't do enough to control the truck once the wobble starts, it's like being in a boat in the ocean.

I'm sure pinion angle and control arm angle don't help the situation either.

For those that are looking to lower their truck don't worry if you don't drive and higher than normal speed limits I doubt you will notice it with the adjustable panhard bar in.

My .02

David

 

[Lhemi]

With "legal" speeds in the US up to 80mph there are times I would have felt the wobble even with the aphb, but now with the tires and the sway bar I'm back to having a awousome truck!!!

 

[C3ntury]

Have you not seen these threads?

Rear end wagging, dropped trucks and other myths and misconceptions - DodgeTalk : Dodge Car Forums, Dodge Truck Forums and Ram Forums
The stock 4-link is outta here..... - DodgeTalk : Dodge Car Forums, Dodge Truck Forums and Ram Forums

 

[Lhemi]

Ya I've seen that...

 

[TriSum]

True, here is Cali, where Beltech is, it's 70mph and you can imagine the **** they would be in testing a "customers" vehicle at 100 mph and crashing. I'm not saying it is OK, I'm just saying I understand how this wasn't caught in the design of the kit.

I'm glad you got yours figured out, I'll be chicking into the rear bar after I do shocks.

David

With "legal" speeds in the US up to 80mph there are times I would have felt the wobble even with the aphb, but now with the tires and the sway bar I'm back to having a awousome truck!!!

 

[Lhemi]

I'm not really sure it's fixed, I just keep increasing factors to make the handling better. I'll be adding the front sway bar and the Spohn adjustable upper and lower control arms with adjustable end links for the rear sway bar.
Eventually it will be the road racer I've always wanted!

 

[Twizzy228]

How much do you have invested in suspension components?!

 

[Lhemi]

As of now,
4 something for the drop, got it on sale from Moe's, 0 for the install because of awesome Ram Forum Memeber Exhuasted, used his vast knowledge and shop! Thanks again!
200 for the adjustable Pan Hard Bar 135 for the Bar 15 for the grease 50 for the next day shipping because I was freaked the F--k out when my truck was wagging like that.
204 for rear sway bar From Moe's

The rest of the stuff I haven't ordered yet, next will be the front sway bar then the adjustable upper and lower control arms.
The do sale a "Packaged deal" but I don't have that kind of money and can't save that kind of money, because I have "squirrel" condition, you know, I'm saving my money for this, oh hey that's shinny...
So I buy my parts 1 at a time. The wife doesn't mind as bad either if I tell her ya that was a couple hundred.

 

[Lhemi]

Oh and 1500 for the KDW's

 

[Lhemi]

Just a update, since I missed the Texas mile. My truck is freaking awesome handling now, the sway with the most aggressive setting has zero wag and handles like it's on rails.

 

[Two Dog]

Is the ride much rougher with the sway bar setup like that?

 

[Lhemi]

Not at all, it got a little rough with the drop but it doesn't seem any different now.