car shaking problem?

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Jul 18, 2001 | 09:06 PM

fastrob

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From: sunrise fl

my car vibrates really bad around 80 and above it shakes the whole car any ideas on what it might be?

Jul 18, 2001 | 09:57 PM

CROOZN

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From: Sellersburg Florida

Duh....

computer balance all four tires!

Jul 18, 2001 | 10:00 PM

fastrob

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From: sunrise fl

its not in the stering wheel its in the car it self i think it might be in the drive shaft there is play in the front driveshft about a quater of an inch or less but the back one has no play

Jul 18, 2001 | 11:02 PM

CROOZN

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Find a local shop and have you drive shaft checked for balance. If the weights were removed/fell off you could be getting vibrations that way.

Jul 22, 2001 | 09:25 PM

Togo

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From: Glendale, AZ

is it front wheel vibrate?
if so, check the shocks.

Jul 22, 2001 | 10:46 PM

Zix

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I have had this as well, I had a four wheel alignment and balance...then had the rotors turned and it was 99% gone. How long (miles) has it been since you had an alignment?

Jul 23, 2001 | 07:53 AM

Grand Trunk

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Uneven tire wear, or flat spots will cause this as well. I had a '95 convertible that would on occasion feel and sound like it was going to shake apart at certain speeds. It wouldn't do it all the time for some reason.

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