Vibration above 60 mph
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Vibration above 60 mph
Ok guys I need some help. I have a vibration as stated in title. I have new rims and tires and have bought some new wheel bearings that I will install tomorrow. I do have a inner tie rod with some play in it but not enough to cause the problem I am having. I also do have a little play in the king pins but from what I have read that will not cause a vibration in the front end. My cabs mounts are toast but not sure if that would cause the problem I am having. Is there something else I am missing? Maybe the bushings in the radius arms or ibeams? My u joints seems to be good and no slack in them and the bushing in the driveshaft appears to be in tact as well. I feel the vibration in the steering wheel as well as can visualize the shaking in the hood.
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Geez try to go after the worse of the stuff you listed on your posted.
Most of the time it's a little bit of everything that causes the problems.
Replacing the tie rod ends & king pins and you'll need to have a alignment rechecked.
Check the steering rag joint also it may need replacing also.
And it could be your tires causing your high speed vibrations
Orich
Most of the time it's a little bit of everything that causes the problems.
Replacing the tie rod ends & king pins and you'll need to have a alignment rechecked.
Check the steering rag joint also it may need replacing also.
And it could be your tires causing your high speed vibrations
Orich
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I have considered the tires but there is no cupping or anything seeing as they have maybe 50 miles on them since I have gotten them but anything is possible. I will swap the front for the rear and see if that makes a difference but first will change the tie rod then drive it so I can eliminate things as they are repaired. I read your post on someone elses thread about the 3 screws and the drums. I will be checking that tomorrow as well. I am dreading the king pin removal cause of the horror stories I have read on this site. I have checked the rag joint when I first purchased it and did not notice any slack in it.
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I have considered the tires but there is no cupping or anything seeing as they have maybe 50 miles on them since I have gotten them but anything is possible. I will swap the front for the rear and see if that makes a difference but first will change the tie rod then drive it so I can eliminate things as they are repaired. I read your post on someone elses thread about the 3 screws and the drums. I will be checking that tomorrow as well. I am dreading the king pin removal cause of the horror stories I have read on this site. I have checked the rag joint when I first purchased it and did not notice any slack in it.
These 3 screws only if not seated the heads could interfered only with after market wheels form pulling up to the drum when the lug bolts were tighten up.
The 2wd trucks should not have those screws up front. Just the one spindle nut
holding it on.
Orich
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Aw yes the 3 screws. But the 3 screws were on the 4wd front drums only.
These 3 screws only if not seated the heads could interfered only with after market wheels form pulling up to the drum when the lug bolts were tighten up.
The 2wd trucks should not have those screws up front. Just the one spindle nut
holding it on.
Orich
These 3 screws only if not seated the heads could interfered only with after market wheels form pulling up to the drum when the lug bolts were tighten up.
The 2wd trucks should not have those screws up front. Just the one spindle nut
holding it on.
Orich
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Some guys cut those rivets off when changes them. Makes it easier and replace with bolts.
Ford got smart in the 80's and bolted them on.
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Wait.....are these 2 piece drums??? Does the hub come separate from the drum???
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But now I have another problem....all I replaced is the inner tie rod and the drum and now my wheels are all jacked up. I even drove it down the street to see if it would clear up but no....
What the hell happened? I checked to see how much play was in the i beam bushing while I had it up on jack stand but damn!!!! Did I possibly move it to a much more worn spot? There is no way I can drive it now. UGH!!!
What the hell happened? I checked to see how much play was in the i beam bushing while I had it up on jack stand but damn!!!! Did I possibly move it to a much more worn spot? There is no way I can drive it now. UGH!!!