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Ewing · 03-30-2012, 09:13 PM

I have noticed at speeds over 65 my front end starts shaking every 4 or 5 seconds and it lasts for maybe a second or two and continues until I slow back down. Any ideas what could cause this?

KiLLeR2001 · 03-31-2012, 01:38 AM

Try balancing your wheels and tires.

TougeSR20Kid · 04-01-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by KiLLeR2001

Try balancing your wheels and tires.

This, and an alignment couldn't hurt. I believe that incorrect castor can cause the wheels to vibrate like this

Nicelyphe · 04-01-2012, 10:02 AM

Mine does this as-well, was told it was my blown tension rod bushings =\

Ewing · 04-01-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TougeSR20Kid

This, and an alignment couldn't hurt. I believe that incorrect castor can cause the wheels to vibrate like this

I just had a full alignment. I'll get the tires balanced and see if that is what's causing it.

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Originally Posted by Nicelyphe

Mine does this as-well, was told it was my blown tension rod bushings =\

Thanks I'll give that a look.

VinceDude · 04-02-2012, 12:43 AM

Sounds like a balance issue to me! Alignments like toe, camber, and caster would only effect tire wear and handling such as causing the car to pull or wander down the road. If you're experiencing vibrations it means your tires may need wheel weights.

Ewing · 04-02-2012, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by VinceDude

Sounds like a balance issue to me! Alignments like toe, camber, and caster would only effect tire wear and handling such as causing the car to pull or wander down the road. If you're experiencing vibrations it means your tires may need wheel weights.

Balance is next on the list, thanks

03-30-2012, 09:13 PM	#1
Ewing Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 27 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Front end pulsing vibration every 5 seconds? I have noticed at speeds over 65 my front end starts shaking every 4 or 5 seconds and it lasts for maybe a second or two and continues until I slow back down. Any ideas what could cause this?

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04-01-2012, 10:02 AM	#4
Nicelyphe Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: PA Posts: 918 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Mine does this as-well, was told it was my blown tension rod bushings =\

04-02-2012, 12:43 AM	#6
VinceDude Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vegas Age: 29 Posts: 293 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Sounds like a balance issue to me! Alignments like toe, camber, and caster would only effect tire wear and handling such as causing the car to pull or wander down the road. If you're experiencing vibrations it means your tires may need wheel weights.