Went off-roading, now I have a bad steering wobble

hey guys, I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I took my boys to a secluded fishing spot today, one where we have been several times. It's basically some atv trails with deep mud holes. It had rained and was pretty sloppy. We almost got stuck several times. I hit a couple of holes a little harder than I should have coming out.

Everything seems fine until I hit about 25 mph. Then, I get horrible steering wheel wobble. Closer to 30 mph and the whole truck shakes.

Looking underneath, everything looks ok to me. When in park though, my steering won't turn all the way, only about 20%. While rolling, steering fully turns.

Any idea where to start?

2010 4x4 double can.

Thanks in advance.

 

Check wheels for mud build up first

 

Mud inside the wheels for sure!

 

Go to one of those self-service car washes and pressure wash everything underneath to blow out all the mud. Then test drive your truck again.

 

No kidding? That simple? I know for a dark that the wheels are caked with mud inside and out.

 

Yep, those little tiny wheel weights make a huge difference, imagine how much that mud weighs.

 

Just got back from the car wash. It's fine now. I guess I was over thinking it. Thanks guys. It will save some embarrassment because I was gonna take it to the shop tomorrow just for them to tell me I needed to wash my truck.

 

One more thing. I noticed this when under there cleaning. Is this boot coming loose? What's going on here? It doesn't look right.

 

Not coming loose that boot is off!

 

Time for a new axle. With the mud in there the joint is probably worn.

 

This ^^^.

Get a new CV Axle.

 

I'd be inclined to remove it, clean it out REALLY well, and reinstall it.
Since its been a relatively short distance, it probably didn't wear to much.

 

you assume that the boot came off when OP was mudding recently...

 

Yup what he said, you need a new CV axle. Who knows what's gotten in there or how long that boot has been off.

 

Not often you get to use a my cousin vinney quote but.....you got mud in your tires