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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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My front end has been wobbling once I hit about 55-60mph for about a year now. At first I thought it was tire balance. So I had my tires balanced 3 times within 4 months and it didn't fix it. I tried sticky weights and hammer ons. No dice. I can't for the life of me figure out what it is. I have an 08 F150. Last time I took it off roading I did hit a boulder beneath some water. I bent my lower control arm. I fixed that. I was thinking that maybe I messed up the tie rod. Could something with the tie rod cause a wobble?
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 08:00 PM
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Yeah a worn tie rod can absolutely cause a vibration/ wobble. I would be checking all the wear items in the front end like ball joints, tie rod ends, control arm bushings, wheel bearings. ect.
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 08:06 PM
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Yeah a worn tie rod can absolutely cause a vibration/ wobble. I would be checking all the wear items in the front end like ball joints, tie rod ends, control arm bushings, wheel bearings. ect.
Thank you. I am just hoping it is nothing major. But, you have to pay to play right?
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Originally Posted by jpc_theoneandonly
Thank you. I am just hoping it is nothing major. But, you have to pay to play right?
Ha ha yeah, its all part of the fun!
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