Looking for M38 "Death Wobble" help

floridajack · Post by **floridajack** » Mon Oct 31, 2016 6:53 pm

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!

Post by **wesk** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 11:08 pm

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.

Boze · Post by **Boze** » Mon Jan 02, 2017 1:44 pm

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 · Post by **MarkR1951M38** » Tue Feb 14, 2017 1:05 pm

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

Post by **wesk** » Tue Feb 14, 2017 3:17 pm

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.

MarkR1951M38 · Post by **MarkR1951M38** » Tue Feb 14, 2017 6:23 pm

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