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| markyb |
 Jun 13 2012, 12:36 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 100 Joined: 27-November 11 From: Rochester, Michigan Member No.: 13,823 Region Association: None  |
 I'm getting a bit of vibration and wiggle in the rear of the car at 60-65 MPH, irregardless of the RPM or gear that i'm in, and smoothes out over 65MPH. This would lead me to believe that it's something wrong from the trans shafts outward. Any suggestions on how to check play on the wheel bearings without a big teardown? Other ideas? Wheels and tires are in good shape and balanced... Thanks |
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| markyb |
Jun 27 2012, 03:52 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 100 Joined: 27-November 11 From: Rochester, Michigan Member No.: 13,823 Region Association: None |
After a visit to a more professional shop for tire rebalancing, VOILA! I now have a smooth ride. The tape weights are now on the backside of the rim too for a cleaner look. Now on to other stuff as the ass end on my '75 appears to be sagging a bit. The springs are most likely original so I'll need to measure up bumper height after allowing for a slight difference in the current tire height (185/65-15).
Any suggestions on what brand and where to buy for a set of new rear springs? I looking to maintain a near-stock ride. The frame and other suspension components are rock solid form what I can gather. Thanks for all of the ideas, my wallet is much happier that it was something so simple. |
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markyb rear end shimmy... Jun 13 2012, 12:36 PM
siverson I'd try rotating the wheels to double check th... Jun 13 2012, 12:44 PM Jeffs9146 Check your suspension attachment points! Jun 13 2012, 12:56 PM
SirAndy Check your suspension attachment points!
:ag... Jun 13 2012, 03:17 PM 6freak wheel and tire balance issues no ?.... :) Jun 13 2012, 03:09 PM vsg914 What you describe is classic out of balance tires.... Jun 13 2012, 03:19 PM markyb I'll try all of the above, stay tuned....
The... Jun 13 2012, 04:09 PM rhodyguy at least you don't have to worry about the emp... Jun 14 2012, 08:39 AM 6freak the colored dots are on new tires for a reason
... Jun 14 2012, 10:10 AM larss I had about the same problem with my 914, after tr... Jun 14 2012, 12:49 PM mepstein
After a visit to a more professional shop for tir... Jun 27 2012, 08:29 AM MikeM You are very lucky...mine has the same shimmy and ... Jun 27 2012, 08:22 AM 6freak
Mine shimmies on the hoist so it can't be wh... Jun 27 2012, 02:42 PM Dr Evil A pic from behind the car may be enlightening. See... Jun 27 2012, 11:49 AM markyb
O yeah, they be leanin' a bit. You can't... Jun 27 2012, 02:26 PM Dr Evil From more of a distance you can usually see one or... Jun 27 2012, 02:37 PM MikeM I mean when the motor is running and the wheels ar... Jun 27 2012, 03:09 PM vsg914 Not an engineer, but I would think anything other ... Jun 27 2012, 04:35 PM |
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