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Old 12-20-2008, 11:38 AM
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nope..theres no play in my tire from any direction
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I'm at a loss then, most of the used cars I've owned came with a shake I had to diagnose and fix so I know all the things that can cause it.

Try rotating your tires and see if there is a difference in where the shake "feels" like its coming from. Also is there any noticeable noise? A damaged rim or unbalanced tire can cause it as well.
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Old 12-20-2008, 11:47 AM
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Your wheels probably need to be balanced if everything else is good.
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Old 12-20-2008, 11:50 AM
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Your wheels probably need to be balanced if everything else is good.
no theyre balance fine...im pretty sure ive narrowed it down to my shocks being blown, because i know at least one of my fronts are..
has anyone had experience with the posted shocks, if so, are they good for a lowered car? and which do you recommend?
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Old 12-20-2008, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 83Stang5.0
I'm at a loss then, most of the used cars I've owned came with a shake I had to diagnose and fix so I know all the things that can cause it.

Try rotating your tires and see if there is a difference in where the shake "feels" like its coming from. Also is there any noticeable noise? A damaged rim or unbalanced tire can cause it as well.
thanks for the help..ill try rotating my wheels
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Old 12-20-2008, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ethan82000
no theyre balance fine...im pretty sure ive narrowed it down to my shocks being blown, because i know at least one of my fronts are..
has anyone had experience with the posted shocks, if so, are they good for a lowered car? and which do you recommend?

How do you know they are balanced? How long ago where they done? Also, have any of the weights fallen off? This kind of stuff happens all the time and unless you get them checked every once in a while you can't be sure.

edit- I've also had cars blow shocks a few times and the most you get out of that is usually bouncy/rough ride and they are noisy.
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How do you know they are balanced? How long ago where they done? Also, have any of the weights fallen off? This kind of stuff happens all the time and unless you get them checked every once in a while you can't be sure.

edit- I've also had cars blow shocks a few times and the most you get out of that is usually bouncy/rough ride and they are noisy.
only had the tires on for a couple months, and i know each wheel only had one weight on them and theyre still there
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only had the tires on for a couple months, and i know each wheel only had one weight on them and theyre still there
There are numerous reasons wheels can go out of balance. I'd have that checked before you go spending money on shocks even if it is blown. I do this kind of stuff every day and you'd be shocked to know what little bit of weight can cause your steering wheel to go nuts.
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Old 12-20-2008, 12:15 PM
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There are numerous reasons wheels can go out of balance. I'd have that checked before you go spending money on shocks even if it is blown. I do this kind of stuff every day and you'd be shocked to know what little bit of weight can cause your steering wheel to go nuts.


alright i got a friends dad that does tires..i may as well get them rechecked..cant hurt
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Old 12-20-2008, 06:28 PM
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ttt anyone with any info regarding the shocks??
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