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> Front end shake?, take it in or do it myself?
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post Jan 4 2006, 03:22 PM
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My front end shakes when i drive, it happened after i towed it home from San Jose, Ca. (300 miles or so). Should I take it in to have it done or can I do it myself?
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post Jan 4 2006, 10:02 PM
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post Jan 4 2006, 10:08 PM
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Does it shake when you're braking? In a corner? Or just when its rolling?

Here are some things to check:

Check tire pressure. Try 35 lbs on each corner just to start.

Put the car up on jackstands and shake all the wheels in and out to check for wheelbearings. There should be a little play on the wheels but not too much.

The alignment could be off. Unless you're savvy with string and chalk, you'll have to take it in for that one.

Wheels could be out of balance ie. a weight could have fallen off or you could have wheel damage. You'll have to take it in for that also.
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post Jan 5 2006, 12:59 AM
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okay, the air is fine and the bearings are good. I used to do my alignment on my VW's, Is it anything like that? I'm thinking it might be due to flat spots on the tires, The shaking happens when moving. I guess I should just buy new tires and see if that works. She (LOLA) could use a new pair of shoes!
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post Jan 5 2006, 06:38 AM
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Is the shaking constant? Or only at a certain speed?

If it's at a certain speed it could be a belt seperated in one tire.

Do you have the same size tires front & back? If so try swapping them front to back to try and eliminated a belt as a possibility.
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post Jan 5 2006, 10:03 AM
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constant shaking. the faster the more shaking. same size tires all around.
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post Jan 5 2006, 10:07 AM
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if the car needs them, get the tires and go forward from there. a humvee or a rover? you're a gutton for punnishment. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)

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post Jan 5 2006, 05:25 PM
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Tires

Swap fronts to back see if that changes the shake.
Belt seperation can be seen if you roll the tire and look at the tread. It will hump or have a bald spot in one spot.
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post Jan 5 2006, 05:35 PM
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no seperation seen on any tires. could it be flat spots due to it being stored for a couple of years without moving and the tires being flat? My pops (dad) let it go while in storage.
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post Jan 5 2006, 05:52 PM
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Those "flat spots" are seperation

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post Jan 5 2006, 05:59 PM
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due to flat spots on the tires


I had this problem after my old car sat for 2 years with flat tires!

Replace then align if nessesary!
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post Jan 5 2006, 11:12 PM
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okay, sounds like she needs new tires. any suggestions on what brand? There 205/50/15's all around. it's a shame to toss due to only a couple of hundred miles on them. oh well, new year, new tires!!!!!

Oh, why a gutton for punishment? is there something i should know about the hummer or rover?
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post Jan 6 2006, 12:59 AM
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Oh, why a gutton for punishment? is there something i should know about the hummer or rover?

Well fuel is over $2 a gal..........if those are your choices, get the one that gets the best milage.......... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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post Jan 6 2006, 10:11 AM
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makes perfect sense! actually, what makes perfect sense for me is a nice new sports car!!! the wife says it's not sensible for the family. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ar15.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif)
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post Jan 6 2006, 10:19 AM
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Stats prove your no safer in an SUV

Most moms think they are safer and that's why they want them.
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