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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 03:59 PM
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Question Shaking at 45 mph.

I bought a 89 F150 with a 4.9L I6 for $800 and it starts shaking a 45. What could be wrong?
 
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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 04:44 PM
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Shaking at 45 mph.

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It could need an alignment or a wheel balancing. Can you feel the shaking through the steering wheel? Does it only happen at certain speeds or 45 and up? Check to make sure nothing is on the driveshaft too.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 08:15 PM
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Shaking at 45 mph.

It only does it at 45 and up and the whole truck shakes. The guy i bought it from put new u joints on it after it started shaking. But it didn't help it.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 09:42 PM
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Shaking at 45 mph.

Check your ball joints and tie rods,then have all four tires spin balanced and checked for bent rims. If you suspect the drive shaft just replace with junk yard replacement.It should be most cost effective in this order. hope this helps
 
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 12:31 AM
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Shaking at 45 mph.

Many alignment shops will do a free inspection, so stop by a few of them and see what the consensus is.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 09:42 PM
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Shaking at 45 mph.

I bought an old 92 f150 and had this exact problem. I replaced the tie rod ends first, still had problem. Ended up replacing all tie rods and the problem was cured. My ball joints were still good. Take the weight off the front end and check for looseness.
 
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