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03 120K miles = little jiggle in the front end with a bump

Old 05-02-2015, 05:32 PM
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Default 03 120K miles = little jiggle in the front end with a bump

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have an 03 120K miles all original - been getting a little jiggle in the front end when hitting a bump !!
seems like a tierod end or such but checked and they are fine - jacked up both sides and wiggled the tire top and sides all seem tight -
anything else that could be out?
tires are wearing ok so dont think a hub...
any suggestions appreciated!
Old 05-05-2015, 08:22 AM
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When's the last time you had an alignment done? Could have a worn control arm bushing.

Could also be a bad shock. Had a friend's truck jerk left/right when he hit a dip in road. Ended up being a blown shock that was binding.

Signed - the alignment guy
Old 05-08-2015, 02:11 PM
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Thanks - did not think control arm bushings could wear out that quick
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Old 06-12-2015, 06:32 PM
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Anybody have any thoughts - looked at everything - all seems tight !
Thanks
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Did you remove and replace them? I dunno about you but when they are worn often it's hard to see.

Tie rod ends? Ball joints? Wheel bearings?
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I guess really all that ya have in the front on each side is two ball joints ,
a tie rod end , sway bar links and bushings - not much else to go bad

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