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Jeff Glucker

What Is The 'Death Wobble?' And Why Does It Happen?

You’re cruising down the highway when your truck hits a pothole, expansion joint, or seemingly harmless bump. Suddenly, the steering wheel starts shaking violently from side to side. The front end feels like it’s trying to tear itself apart, and the vibration might not stop until you dramatically reduce your speed.

Congratulations: You may have just experienced the infamous death wobble.

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