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Old 10-30-2012, 03:06 PM
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My steering wheel shakes noticeably when driving over 55mph. Here are things i Have done to try to correct the issue with NO LUCK.

Wheels Balanced
Front Aligned
Different tire pressures
new tie rod ends
new lower ball joint on passenger side
new struts and springs
new power steering fluid

I am at a loss what is causing this
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Originally Posted by theduke308
My steering wheel shakes noticeably when driving over 55mph. Here are things i Have done to try to correct the issue with NO LUCK.

Wheels Balanced
Front Aligned
Different tire pressures
new tie rod ends
new lower ball joint on passenger side
new struts and springs
new power steering fluid

I am at a loss what is causing this
Have you looked into a possibly bent rim or lump in tire! I've seen a truck at the shop have a bent rim and caused a 45mph vibration! Try getting the rims balanced or checked as well as if not done already a roadforce balance on the tire on rim!
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I agree with fx4tech, also I had the same issue couldn't figure it out and just gave up.. got new tires (Ntto trails) and get no vibration at all now. may possibly be your tires.
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Tires are new only have about 6K miles on them, General Grabber at2
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have you checked your upper control arm?
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Just because they are new doesnt mean theres no problems with them... Swap your front and back tires and see if theres a difference...
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look into wheel bearings, just replaced those but before my steering wheel was dancing back n forth
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Originally Posted by 2008f1504x4
Just because they are new doesnt mean theres no problems with them... Swap your front and back tires and see if theres a difference...
Do this !!



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