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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 11:22 AM
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The 84 had a great ride yesterday everything worked great, had a good time.
Next thing to make better though is the steering wheel starts shaking pretty good at 45-65, then the wheel stops shaking but you feel a vibration going thru the whole car.
I just had 4 new shocks & replaced sway arm bushings, it didnt shake like that before.
Is that wheel balance or something eles?
Thanks all,great forum.
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 7thvet
The 84 had a great ride yesterday everything worked great, had a good time.
Next thing to make better though is the steering wheel starts shaking pretty good at 45-65, then the wheel stops shaking but you feel a vibration going thru the whole car.
I just had 4 new shocks & replaced sway arm bushings, it didnt shake like that before.
Is that wheel balance or something eles?
Thanks all,great forum.

It is a tire or balance issue, more than likely.
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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After adding the new suspension components, maybe an alignment is in order...
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Balance the wheels for the vibration. Alignment is a good idea for optimum handling and tire life.
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