Vibration in steering... HELP!
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From: Florida
Vibration in steering... HELP!
Got a '76 and recently started getting a vibration in the steering wheel. It doesn't seem to be speed dependant (probably above 10 mph, but doesn't seem to get worse at higher speeds) and it's not always excessive, but usually is. I've balanced the tires and checked the alignment (not spot-on perfect, but acceptable!) When driving, I can let go of the wheel and car stays pretty straight, but the steering wheel will just vibrate back and forth like 10* (an approximation). Had car on lift, and looked things over, but nothing is jumping out at me. A-arms, bushings, tie rod ends, etc... all seem fine.
Any ideas of what I can look for? Would a problem w/ the steering box do something like this?
Thanks for any input... this is driving me CRAZY!
Any ideas of what I can look for? Would a problem w/ the steering box do something like this?
Thanks for any input... this is driving me CRAZY!
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From: Caledon Ont
could be shifted belt in the tires, they don't always jump out at you, run your hand over tire feel for irregularities. The kicker here is you said u feel it at low speeds...thats usaualy a tire u may even try rotating them. I you store your car for periods of time ca create a small flat spot.
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<<<schmegeggie>>> Got a 10 spot on the ball joints
* I don't know what that means....????
Thanks!
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<<<schmegeggie>>> Got a 10 spot on the ball joints
* I don't know what that means....????
Schmeggie is just betting $10.00 that your problem is your ball joints, and other than a loose brake caliper, I'd bet the same thing.
* I don't know what that means....????
Schmeggie is just betting $10.00 that your problem is your ball joints, and other than a loose brake caliper, I'd bet the same thing.
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From: Oak Harbor WA
Jack up car till tires are just off the ground. Grab wheel at 9 and 3 o'clock position and try to pull and push it to get it to move. Also, use a crowbar under the tire and try to lift the car from the 6 o'clock position. Any movement is bad.
