Can't find this vibration
#16
One set of tires was replaced under warranty and that fixed it - for about 5,000 miles. Then it came back but only on really smooth roads, meaning a very smooth surface texture as well as no bumps. Get on a road with a rough texture or small bumps and it'll go away. We wore those tires out with the vibe and then it went away with the next set, a different brand, only to come back after 30,000 miles. I still don't know what the deal is.
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#18
I'd jacked the front end up, set a big socket within a 1/8" from the sidewall on the tire and spin it. See if it spins true. Then put the socket forward of tire, close to the tread and spin it. It really sounds like an out-of-balance tire, but it could be that the wheel is not centered perfectly on the hub. Is there any play in your bearings?
#19
I'd jacked the front end up, set a big socket within a 1/8" from the sidewall on the tire and spin it. See if it spins true. Then put the socket forward of tire, close to the tread and spin it. It really sounds like an out-of-balance tire, but it could be that the wheel is not centered perfectly on the hub. Is there any play in your bearings?
Nope, no play in the bearings. I checked them again last weekend.
I'll try your suggestion tonight if I get home soon enough.
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Back for the update, sorry it took so long. Wheel balance and alignment did no good.
BUT, I found the problem. The spindle nut was stripped. I know, I'm suppose to replace the nut when I replace the bearings. I didn't. I was lazy and it cost me. Could have been bad too so lesson learned. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions.
BUT, I found the problem. The spindle nut was stripped. I know, I'm suppose to replace the nut when I replace the bearings. I didn't. I was lazy and it cost me. Could have been bad too so lesson learned. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions.
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