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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. |
Geezer914 |
Jul 30 2023, 05:04 AM
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Geezer914 Group: Members Posts: 1,433 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Salem, NJ Member No.: 10,179 Region Association: North East States |
Don't waste money on an alignment until you check the ball joints, tie rods and wheel bearings.
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Mikey914 |
Aug 3 2023, 10:00 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,677 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Don't waste money on an alignment until you check the ball joints, tie rods and wheel bearings. If you balanced the tires, my money is on the above. I made the rubber to replace on the tie rod ends because of this exact issue. It’s pretty easy takes a press. Or you can cheat and use a bench vice. $22 a set for rubber and new metal insert, or we have completed sets for exchange. https://914rubber.com/rebuilt-eye-bolt-set-1 This and the ball joints are most likely your problem at this point. |
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