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Old Jun 26, 2021 | 10:38 AM
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I'm getting a vertical shake on my passenger side, car tracks straight and this only happens above 60mph. I replaced the tire and wheel but that didn't solve the problem.

What should I be checking?

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Make sure that the shock is properly connected at both ends, and if it is, make sure the shock still "functional".

If the shock is non-functional (easily depressed & extended), just a very small imbalance or initial bounce will cause the wheel to start "bouncing" along, like a basketball.

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Also check the kingpins for play. Wheel bearing too.
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Thanks for the tips.
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make sure the weight is still on the brake drum. If it is missing only way to correct is new drum or find a shop that has the old style balancer that does it with the tire on the car
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Originally Posted by CaptainEgg
make sure the weight is still on the brake drum. If it is missing only way to correct is new drum or find a shop that has the old style balancer that does it with the tire on the car
When I modified the drums for my home made HD brakes for the 56, I took them to my machinist that does engine balancing, and he balanced them.
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