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Old Jun 5, 2017 | 07:02 PM
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So since I've bought the truck I've had a really bad front end shake, it feels like it's coming from the passenger front but I could be wrong, the whole front end shakes bad when I'm on the free way. Doing about 60-70 mph. It's really bad at 65 and gets smoother once I hit 70 or more.

I've put brand new tires on 265/75/16
New front shocks
Camber bolts and alignment
Tires where balanced...
New brake rotors and bearings (greased)

Still same issue...
99 f150 2wd 4.6l any idea on what I should look at next?
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Old Jun 5, 2017 | 09:18 PM
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Where did you get it aligned?
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Old Jun 5, 2017 | 09:22 PM
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Old Jun 5, 2017 | 09:27 PM
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You either got a bad alignment, balance or tire.
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Old Jun 5, 2017 | 09:27 PM
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They should of checked the front in for worn parts before alignment. Upper and lower ball joints, tie rod ends pitman arm.
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Old Jun 6, 2017 | 09:37 AM
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Yes I'm sure some parts need replacing but my steering is tight, I have very little play.
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Old Jun 6, 2017 | 10:54 AM
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wheel balancing or sticking caliper.

when it does it next. pull over and check brake heat see if ones hotter than the other
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Old Jun 6, 2017 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Fordrocks689
Yes I'm sure some parts need replacing but my steering is tight, I have very little play.
I thought you should have zero play?
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Old Jun 6, 2017 | 03:07 PM
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You say you a little play, and the shake gets worse as you go faster. I could very well be a tire or wheel or a poor alignment. I'm betting on a bad idler arm or ball joint. I'm leaning more towards the idler arm.
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Old Jun 6, 2017 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by akdoggie
You say you a little play, and the shake gets worse as you go faster. I could very well be a tire or wheel or a poor alignment. I'm betting on a bad idler arm or ball joint. I'm leaning more towards the idler arm.
Agreed. Idler arm, or inner tie rod. I've also seen a bad inner cause a pretty decent shake as well. More than likely an idler though.
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