Looking for M38 "Death Wobble" help

[floridajack]

Hi, everyone. I have a really nice 1951 M38 that I have spent lots of $$ making look and run great. BUT, it is plagued with the infamous "death wobble." I live in south Florida (Palm Beach Gardens) and would really like to find a local mechanic who can make this problem go away. Any leads would be appreciated. I would like to sell this fine vehicle to someone who will enjoy it more than me, but it's hard to do with this problem. Thanks!

[wesk]

While doing a bit of web site maintenance I noticed this older technical help post lying in our " Photo Posting & Gallery requests/problems" forum page. So I moved it here in hopes that if she still wobbles he can get some help.
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

[Boze]

Since you're in Florida I suggest you call Rob at Military Vehicle Web.com. He recently moved his business from Michigan to Florida and is a broker for MVs. He could sell it for you or get it fixed for you. His number is (810) 691-7693

[MarkR1951M38]

Have you tried a TightSteer Tensioner on the steering box? Do a google search for Tightsteer.

[wesk]

Tightsteer is a band aid for bigger problems. I suggest fixing what is wrong not increasing internal wear rates by installing this bad aid.

Another band aid often employed is the shock absorber type steering dampers.

Again it's a lot cheaper to just fix the problem.
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

[MarkR1951M38]

Thanks Wes, you just let me know not to waste my money on tightsteer.