small shake in steering wheel when hitting bumps
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small shake in steering wheel when hitting bumps
When I hit small bumps in the road, I get a little shake in the steering wheel. I have checked out the suspension and everything seems okay. Should I be concerned. I don't have any free play in the steering. I have a small amount of play in the tilt column ( maybe 1/4 inch). Could this be the play in the column?
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Re: small shake in steering wheel when hitting bumps (dmorris)
I get the exact same thing with my 89. All the suspension has just been checked.
Replaced the tires, new balancing, and an alignment. Still does the same thing.
My guess is, the body itself is so stiff, as well as the suspension, that no matter what you do, this is just one of the many "character traits" that we all have to deal with
Replaced the tires, new balancing, and an alignment. Still does the same thing.
My guess is, the body itself is so stiff, as well as the suspension, that no matter what you do, this is just one of the many "character traits" that we all have to deal with
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Re: small shake in steering wheel when hitting bumps (dmorris)
Just a silly thought.....how about checking the alignment....bet its time for a complete 4 wheel job....
Find a good shop in your area that does Corvettes...
then you will get it done right....
check it out with other corvette owners in your area....
been there done that...
Good Luck
tony
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[Modified by oldace84, 8:34 PM 6/24/2003]
Find a good shop in your area that does Corvettes...
then you will get it done right....
check it out with other corvette owners in your area....
been there done that...
Good Luck
tony
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[Modified by oldace84, 8:34 PM 6/24/2003]
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Re: small shake in steering wheel when hitting bumps (dmorris)
Get ready to spend some money. I bought the RD Racing Camber brace and Cross Bar to stiffen the body. Then I put on Z51 Bilsteins last weekend.
No shake in my steering over bumps any more. Tight as a racer.
No shake in my steering over bumps any more. Tight as a racer.
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Re: small shake in steering wheel when hitting bumps (dmorris)
:cheers:
What's your tire pressure?
How old are the shocks(maybe you aid this and I missed it)
If you have the Z 52 or the Z51 suspension, the camber brace may not do you much good IMHO
:seeya
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What's your tire pressure?
How old are the shocks(maybe you aid this and I missed it)
If you have the Z 52 or the Z51 suspension, the camber brace may not do you much good IMHO
:seeya
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Re: small shake in steering wheel when hitting bumps (jackdaroofer)
I run my tires at 35 psi and the shocks are new. I do not have the z51 suspension. I have not had the tires ballanced or an alignment done since I've had the car (6 months). It isn't that bad, but I wanted to see what others thought before I started throwing money at a problem.
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Re: small shake in steering wheel when hitting bumps (dmorris)
:cheers: 35 psi, cold, maybe a little high in the front tires
Try 32 psi cold
[Modified by jackdaroofer, 8:42 PM 6/27/2003]
Try 32 psi cold
[Modified by jackdaroofer, 8:42 PM 6/27/2003]
