Steering wheel shaking

JOHNP · 02-09-2004, 08:47 PM

My wheel shakes between 55-65 mph. I have checked the obvious ... tire pressure, allignment was just done, and have been balanced twice. I was thinking that maybe it was due to my worn ball-joints. Would the ball-joints cause something like this?

**12second5.0** · 02-09-2004, 09:56 PM

Yes they could cause the problem but I'd be willing to bet it's the tires.Probably has cupping on the inner edge.:jeff:

Hammered · 02-09-2004, 11:02 PM

I go with the tires on the chakeing...switch the backs to the front...and see if you still got the problem

JOHNP · 02-09-2004, 11:10 PM

I have rotated them already. The tires are 4 months old... I had them checked and they are OK. I'm thinking if the ball-joints can cause the problem, that's what it is. I had the problem before I lowered the car, but it was more pronounced after I lowered it about 3 months ago. Could a-arm bushings be involved too?

Hammered · 02-09-2004, 11:17 PM

if it is the ball joints you should be able to jack it up and jiggle the wheels/tires and hear a knocking noise...kinda...ya know?

ChickInHer01GT · 02-09-2004, 11:20 PM

bent rim?

**1SLO85** · 02-09-2004, 11:34 PM

Maybe warped rotors. Is it worse when braking?

Hammered · 02-09-2004, 11:41 PM

Dam i love the rip vanwinkle avi....

JOHNP · 02-09-2004, 11:56 PM

Rims are new and true. The brakes are new as well. It is not worse when braking. Only when cruising around 55-65 MPH it starts. I do have a clunking noise in the front end at low speeds, which I found is the ball joints. I figured that my be the cause of the shaking too.

**12second5.0** · 02-10-2004, 12:03 AM

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Originally posted by JOHNP
Rims are new and true. The brakes are new as well. It is not worse when braking. Only when cruising around 55-65 MPH it starts. I do have a clunking noise in the front end at low speeds, which I found is the ball joints. I figured that my be the cause of the shaking too.

If the ball joints are extremely loose they can cause the problem you've described.If any suspension component is loose it cannot be contolled by the shock or strut which can cause a shimmy or shake.

JOHNP · 02-10-2004, 12:06 AM

thank you... JP

**12second5.0** · 02-10-2004, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JOHNP
thank you... JP

Your Welcome!

**bighoss88lx** · 02-10-2004, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 12second5.0
If the ball joints are extremely loose they can cause the problem you've described.If any suspension component is loose it cannot be contolled by the shock or strut which can cause a shimmy or shake.

True dat! :jeff:

VulvaMan · 02-10-2004, 03:52 PM

I have the same problem. I recently took my car in for a full suspension / front end inspection and it was all fine according to 2 different techs at two different places. My car didnt shake at all with the brand new tires but quikly started again. I feel its an alignment thing but who knows?

JOHNP · 02-10-2004, 04:51 PM

How much was the inspection? Where did you go too? Just wondering, because I do all my work myself, but would like to have another person check it before I start replacing things I may not need.

VulvaMan · 02-10-2004, 06:54 PM

I had it checked by a plac ein Florida colled trick pro motorsports and then in texas I had it done at Midas for $20

**TrueBlueVenom** · 02-10-2004, 07:00 PM

turn your rotors to see if that resolves it

JOHNP · 02-10-2004, 07:06 PM

I think I will get it inspected first this weekend. If they find that everything is ok, I will turn the rotors. Thanks for all the info guys, I appreciate it!!! Sometimes when I post questions on "other" tech sites, all I get is BS or no answer at all.

VulvaMan · 02-10-2004, 08:47 PM

Ya this is by far the best site I have been on for tech stuff

:jeff: :threegear

**12second5.0** · 02-10-2004, 10:18 PM

A warped rotor can cause that symtom ONLY when braking.From what John is describing it does it at highway speeds while driving.There are alot of possibilities that can cause this.What I personally have seen the most often is a bad tire cause this but of course I work on newer vehicles too.Worn suspension components can also be a cause of the problem and will most likely be on your higher mileage vehicles.I personally have never needed to replace ball joints on a Mustang but I'm sure it is because of reasons I stated above.What I do see go bad most often on Mustangs front ends are inner and outer tie rods and struts and lower steering shafts.Just my 2 cents.:jeff:

02-09-2004, 08:47 PM	#1
JOHNP Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 197 Trader Rating: (0)	Steering wheel shaking My wheel shakes between 55-65 mph. I have checked the obvious ... tire pressure, allignment was just done, and have been balanced twice. I was thinking that maybe it was due to my worn ball-joints. Would the ball-joints cause something like this? __________________

02-09-2004, 09:56 PM	#2
12second5.0 Sie lieben, mich zu hassen! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Marion,Texas Posts: 9,000 Trader Rating: (0)	Yes they could cause the problem but I'd be willing to bet it's the tires.Probably has cupping on the inner edge.:jeff: __________________

02-09-2004, 11:02 PM	#3
Hammered "The Hitman" Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Leavekawkbref! Posts: 3,419 Trader Rating: (0)	I go with the tires on the chakeing...switch the backs to the front...and see if you still got the problem __________________ Racing in a honda is a lot like the Special Olympics Even if you win, you're still retarded

02-09-2004, 11:10 PM	#4
JOHNP Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 197 Trader Rating: (0)	I have rotated them already. The tires are 4 months old... I had them checked and they are OK. I'm thinking if the ball-joints can cause the problem, that's what it is. I had the problem before I lowered the car, but it was more pronounced after I lowered it about 3 months ago. Could a-arm bushings be involved too? __________________

02-09-2004, 11:17 PM	#5
Hammered "The Hitman" Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Leavekawkbref! Posts: 3,419 Trader Rating: (0)	if it is the ball joints you should be able to jack it up and jiggle the wheels/tires and hear a knocking noise...kinda...ya know? __________________ Racing in a honda is a lot like the Special Olympics Even if you win, you're still retarded

02-09-2004, 11:20 PM	#6
ChickInHer01GT Poultry Savior Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: College Station Posts: 723 Trader Rating: (0)	bent rim? __________________

02-09-2004, 11:34 PM	#7
1SLO85 THE OLD SCHOOL MODERATOR Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: In the 9 second zone. Posts: 6,212 Trader Rating: (0)	Maybe warped rotors. Is it worse when braking? __________________ 1985 Mustang GT-Yeah, it's FAST 2009 Hemi Orange Challenger R/T

02-09-2004, 11:41 PM	#8
Hammered "The Hitman" Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Leavekawkbref! Posts: 3,419 Trader Rating: (0)	Dam i love the rip vanwinkle avi.... __________________ Racing in a honda is a lot like the Special Olympics Even if you win, you're still retarded

02-09-2004, 11:56 PM	#9
JOHNP Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 197 Trader Rating: (0)	Rims are new and true. The brakes are new as well. It is not worse when braking. Only when cruising around 55-65 MPH it starts. I do have a clunking noise in the front end at low speeds, which I found is the ball joints. I figured that my be the cause of the shaking too. __________________

02-10-2004, 12:06 AM	#11
JOHNP Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 197 Trader Rating: (0)	thank you... JP __________________

02-10-2004, 03:52 PM	#14
VulvaMan Stalked! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fired! Posts: 3,446 Trader Rating: (0)	I have the same problem. I recently took my car in for a full suspension / front end inspection and it was all fine according to 2 different techs at two different places. My car didnt shake at all with the brand new tires but quikly started again. I feel its an alignment thing but who knows?

02-10-2004, 04:51 PM	#15
JOHNP Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 197 Trader Rating: (0)	How much was the inspection? Where did you go too? Just wondering, because I do all my work myself, but would like to have another person check it before I start replacing things I may not need. __________________

02-10-2004, 06:54 PM	#16
VulvaMan Stalked! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fired! Posts: 3,446 Trader Rating: (0)	I had it checked by a plac ein Florida colled trick pro motorsports and then in texas I had it done at Midas for $20

02-10-2004, 07:00 PM	#17
TrueBlueVenom in a happy place Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 5,822 Trader Rating: (0)	turn your rotors to see if that resolves it

02-10-2004, 07:06 PM	#18
JOHNP Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 197 Trader Rating: (0)	I think I will get it inspected first this weekend. If they find that everything is ok, I will turn the rotors. Thanks for all the info guys, I appreciate it!!! Sometimes when I post questions on "other" tech sites, all I get is BS or no answer at all. __________________

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02-10-2004, 08:47 PM	#19
VulvaMan Stalked! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fired! Posts: 3,446 Trader Rating: (0)	Ya this is by far the best site I have been on for tech stuff :jeff: :threegear

02-10-2004, 10:18 PM	#20
12second5.0 Sie lieben, mich zu hassen! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Marion,Texas Posts: 9,000 Trader Rating: (0)	A warped rotor can cause that symtom ONLY when braking.From what John is describing it does it at highway speeds while driving.There are alot of possibilities that can cause this.What I personally have seen the most often is a bad tire cause this but of course I work on newer vehicles too.Worn suspension components can also be a cause of the problem and will most likely be on your higher mileage vehicles.I personally have never needed to replace ball joints on a Mustang but I'm sure it is because of reasons I stated above.What I do see go bad most often on Mustangs front ends are inner and outer tie rods and struts and lower steering shafts.Just my 2 cents.:jeff: __________________