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Steering wheel shimmy |
rbutler914 |
Jul 27 2023, 09:43 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 5-June 14 From: Jackson, CA. Member No.: 17,439 Region Association: Northern California |
I’ve been doing a bit of freeway driving lately and I have a weird steering wheel shimmy, noticeable between 60-80 mph. The strange thing is it dissipates after about 5 seconds, the returns about 5 seconds later and continues like that. There is no accompanying wheel vibration or shaking, just the steering wheel. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
73, 1.7, all stock, slightly lowered by previous owner. |
914Sixer |
Jul 28 2023, 06:03 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,897 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Your front steering geometry is probably incorrect from lowering. Need to check to see if steering rack spacers are installed. Tie rods must be level with rack and struts.
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930cabman |
Jul 28 2023, 10:25 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,128 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
Your front steering geometry is probably incorrect from lowering. Need to check to see if steering rack spacers are installed. Tie rods must be level with rack and struts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Depending how much she is lowered, I might put my $5. on the geometry |
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