Jeep Service for Wrangler, Gladiator, and Grand Cherokee

Trail builds and daily drivers both.

• Wrangler: solid axles, lift kits, large tires, off-road use.
• Gladiator: Wrangler front end with a pickup bed.
• Grand Cherokee: family SUV, some with air suspension.
• Cherokee and Compass: compact SUVs, mostly commuter use.
• Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe: plug-in hybrids, with high-voltage work sent to a specialist.

Jeep shares parts with Ram and other Stellantis brands; see domestic vehicles.

Owners call it death wobble: a hard, fast shake in the steering after hitting a bump at speed, which usually stops only when you slow way down. It comes from looseness in the solid front axle's steering and suspension parts combined with a trigger bump.

Common sources we check:

• Track bar and its bushings
• Tie rod and drag link ends
• Ball joints
• Control arm bushings
• Wheel bearings
• Tire balance and pressure

A new steering stabilizer can hide the shake without fixing it. We find the loose part, photograph it, and repair that first. If it happens to you, slow down gradually and do not jerk the wheel.

Alignment, steering geometry, and gearing. A lift changes caster and the angle of the track bar and driveshafts. Larger tires change effective gear ratio, speedometer reading, and braking load.

We align lifted Jeeps and give you a printout. Correcting geometry sometimes needs adjustable parts. See wheel alignment and custom wheels.

Follow your manual, and use the severe schedule if you go off-road, cross water, or tow. Axles and transfer cases can take in water through vents after deep crossings, which turns gear oil milky.

What we check:

1. Front and rear differential fluid level and condition.
2. Transfer case fluid.
3. Axle seals and vent lines.
4. U-joints and CV joints.
5. Shift into 4WD to confirm engagement where practical.

The differential, drivetrain, and 4WD page explains the service.

Brakes, tires, suspension, and cooling care. Many Grand Cherokees use all-wheel-drive or 4x4 systems that want matched tires, and some have air suspension that needs a proper lift procedure. Heavier V8 versions work their brakes hard.

The 4xe plug-in hybrid versions still need oil, brakes, tires, and 12-volt care, which we handle. High-voltage work goes to a specialist. For recall questions, check your VIN at the NHTSA recall site (opens in a new tab).

The same Jeep wears differently depending on where it spends its time. Trail miles load the steering and axles, while freeway miles on aggressive tires wear tread and bearings.

Trail rash matters too. Rock hits can bend a tie rod or drag link just enough to throw off alignment without an obvious dent.

Many Wranglers and Gladiators carry a full-size spare. Including it in a five-tire rotation keeps all five tires close in wear, which helps on a 4x4.

We handle steering, suspension, alignment, brakes, tires, and 4x4 fluid service. Some modification work calls for specialist tools or setup experience, and we will say so.

To get the most from a visit:

1. Write down your tire size, wheel offset, and lift height.
2. List the parts you have added, such as bumpers, a winch, or adjustable arms.
3. Bring the wheel lock key and spare tire lock key.
4. Tell us whether the Jeep has been in water deeper than the hubs.
5. Describe any shake: speed, road surface, and how it stopped.

Having the build details written down lets us check the right numbers the first time instead of guessing at modifications.