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Old 11-09-05, 06:32 PM
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Steering Wheel Shakes

I can feel every bump through my steering wheel on the road. When I'm on the highway it shakes like crazy...whats the problem here?

btw whats a steering knuckle? a sears guy said that could be a problem why my alignment is bad..(btw i recently got in a accident)

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Originally Posted by Torch101
I can feel every bump through my steering wheel on the road. When I'm on the highway it shakes like crazy...whats the problem here?
The two problems may or may not be connected. The shaking could be wheel balance, could be alignment, could be worn steering linkage, could be worn out shocks, could be a tire with uneven wear or flat spot, could be something else. If you are not capable of diagnosing the problem you'll have to find someone who is. Kind of difficult to diagnose a problem like that remotely.

The bumpiness could be worn out shocks or a mismatch of aftermarket shocks and springs that are installed on the car. If I had to guess, I would first suspect the shocks. Worn out shocks can cause both the bumpiness and front end shake at speed. But that's a guess. Good luck!
Old 11-10-05, 11:26 AM
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ya i had that problem once,i didnt tighten the bolts on my front right wheel,,ya i figured it out on the damn highway,i thought i was gunna die,and i didnt have ny 4 way...so ya i almost **** myself,simple..and easy,,or your tires arent balanced correctly,,or at all
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alignment is my first guess

second whould be worn suspension, if suspension is stock its worn out by now
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if you just got into an acciedent you mostlikely bent a rim. try rotating your tires front to rear. i bet it will ride 90 percent better
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