Truck bounces like CRAZY!! Help.

[VileZambonie]

Again, this is a common weak spot. that's why they make aftermarket repair kits and braces. If the rest of the frame is solid you're good to go.

[nativetexan]

All right dropped her off at the shop on saturday. My guy's pretty confident he can get good. I think the real problem was actually from the bolt that holds the frame to the A-frame. That looked like it was causing the movement on the frame. we shall see.
On a side note... Do you guys think this was the cause of the DW?? Or should I continue my inspection after I get it back? I should probably plan on replacing all parts mentioned earlier.

[Fordeatinz71]

man, there are plenty of trucks that have gone on to live long, happy lives after having the cracks repaired.  i always tell people on a 4x4 to brace the frame before even THINKING hard about lifting it.  it's a good idea to brace it on any truck.  as to your last question, YES that will cause the death wobble.  think about it, the steering gearbox keeps your suspension straight until you steer the wheel...with it shaking it's like you jerking the wheel back and forth even when you are keeping it straight...good luck!

[78 Chevyrado]

My buddy had a trans-am that did that, right at the steering box. Well he worked at a body shop so he got the welder to line it up and weld on a patch.  Check your local body shop.  If you weld it, Weld the cracks, and then weld the patch on. Make sure to weld every part of it all the way around, not just spots here and there (I've seen trucks like this.)  The kit mentioned above will probably cost less and will be much easier.  I wouldn't junk it over that. Also like said above, if it's done right, it'll be stronger than it ever was.  That can definitly cause DW.

Good luck!

Kenny

[jcfisher]

I recently started experiencing this "death wobble" in my 76 chevy 3/4 2wd.  It would wobble bad at about 35-40 mph, then go away.  I put the truck up on jackstands underneath the lower control arm, and started looking for slop like this thread suggested.  Found the pitman arm very sloppy,  as well as the tie rod end!  Got that fixed, and its not so bad, but still present.  Put it back on jackstands, and this time saw slop in the upper control arm bushing!  I guess I would have seen that if I had had a buddy help me, but oh well.  I will take my truck in tomorrow. Hopefully that will be the end of it.

[Da67goatman]

Since someone else brought this thread back up, I'll ask my question here.  Does the steering brace also fit 2wd? I'm running 33s and don't seem to have any cracks yet, but its much easier to fix before it breaks.  Thanks.

[Captkaos]

Yes it will fix both.

[85K10]

Sorry to bring up an old post but 78 chevyrado says to weld the plate all the way around. Well I found an article here that says the contrary.
http://coloradok5.com/ordframebrace.shtml..  Anyone know the best way? My kit will be here today and any info will be helpful.

 Patrick

[beastie_3]

I would call ORD, or see what the instructions say when the kit arrives, and do that.

[85K10]

Instructions show to only weld in selected spots.

 Patrick

[jcfisher]

My death wobble is fixed!  Upper control arm bushings on driver and passenger sides were bad!!  Truck rides smooth now.  I'm happy now, and all is right in the world.