Front end shake
Thread Starter
|
Cross-Country
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
Front end shake
Hello, I've got a question on a 96 Ranger. I've got a shake in the front end. I thought it was a bad tire so I replaced the front tires. That didn't solve the problem. I'm wondering if it could be wheel bearings. But they are not making noise. I checked the ball joints and I don't see any movement when I rock the wheels. When I rock the wheel at 3 and 9 and 6 and 12. I get some play. However, I don't know what amount is excessive. When rock the wheel I don't see any movement at the ball joints, but it does seem like the rotor is rocking which is what makes me suspect the ball joints. But, as O said, they are not making any noise. Also, the play is the same on both front wheels. Any help would be appreciated.
Thread Starter
|
Cross-Country
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
It feels like an out of round tire. Almost like its going up and down. You can feek it a low speeds but, it gets worse around 55-65.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 137
Likes: 12
It sounds like a tire or wheel problem. If you spin the wheels next to something like a jack stand you can see variation. Pay attention to how true the rims run. A bent rim can be difficult to figure out since changing tires doesn't solve the problem.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
00Dave
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
19
May 5, 2022 07:09 PM
phoneman71
Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case
2
Nov 25, 2004 07:55 PM
