[ALoo]

I just went to red cone this weekend. Now everytime I hit a dip in the road or bump I get the crazy bad death wobble. I had this happen in the past and replaced my trunnion bearings and all was fixed. I don't have any tools or anything where I live and my buddy might be too busy at his shop to help. What's the going rate for a shop to replace the trunnion bearings. I'm guessing just a total knuckle rebuild will cover it b/c they will be taken apart anyways to replace the bearings.
Thanks,
Alan

 

[Dick Foster]

It depends a lot on where you live. I'm sure it's cheaper in the country in Alabama than in a city in California.

 

[ALoo]

I'm in Evergreen CO. But could get it down to Denver too.

 

[ALoo]

I think I'm just going to try to do this on my own to save money.
Using this guide: http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/AxleRebuild.shtml
I thought I was going to have to need a press to press on the bearings (wheel bearings and trunnion) but in his write up there is not one mention of a press. So is one needed or not?
Thanks,
Alan

 

[Alan11116]

I know it sounds silly but make sure the shackles are tight too.

 

[ALoo]

yeah I've gone over all the things that could have loosened up like shackles, tie rods ends, steering arms, steering box.etc and they all seem pretty tight. I had the exact same thing happen before and replaced my trunnions and it was fine. I think the wheeling last weekend toasted them.

 

[ike]

Did you get it figured out?

 

[ALoo]

I did. Turns out my trunions were fine. I recheck everything again closer, and my bushings were practically gone in my shackles which caused everything to move around and the death wobble was strong.
Thanks for the help guys!