severe front end vibration need help long haul in 2 days!

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Re: severe front end vibration need help long haul in 2 days!

Postby ellis93 » Thu Oct 13, 2011 6:01 pm

142autox wrote:If nothings worn or out of balance then its usually an alignment issue. Not enough castor can cause the "shopping wheel" effect. But usually a little negative toe will stop it.

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Also Any camber split over 0.5 will cause the wobble as well as low caster. I've found this a few times on newer fords and in a few dodges.
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Re: severe front end vibration need help long haul in 2 days!

Postby slow_90firebird » Sat Oct 15, 2011 10:52 pm

My truck was getting the death wobble once in a while. What was happening was there was play in the steering box. I adjusted it tighter which cured the death shake, but caused the wheel not to return as easy when cornering. I slacked it back up just enough to get it comfortable to drive, but still tighter than what it was. That helped alot but it would still start shaking if I hit just the right potholes or bumps. So I installed a skyjacker steering stabilizer kit. That took care of it completely.

I have since installed 2" lift springs in the front and bilstein shocks and I think those would have definitely helped absorb the bumps more but adjusting the steering box and adding the damper should be a must for any truck...
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Re: severe front end vibration need help long haul in 2 days!

Postby 4x4 American » Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:32 am

Didn't want to speak too soon, but I fixed the problem..I did front wheel bearings and now she's riding great. Drove 250 miles this weekend to the adirondack mts and back and it was great. Didn't make the vibration once
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