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Old 09-21-2005, 04:29 PM
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front end shimmy/weird noise 99 ranger 2wd

hey yall, i have a 99 ranger 2wd and has 63,000 miles on it. but have notice for sometime now a weird noise coming from the front end when going over bumps or speedbumps. can yall help me. also i do have new tires and have a pretty bad steering wheel shimmy but can only feel it on the highway or at high speeds. if yall can give me some feedback id appeciate it. thanks
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I would start by making sure the tires are balanced properly for the shimmy, then check the wheel bearings and then you'll need to get under it and check for play in the tie-rod ends and upper & lower ball joints.
 
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thanks ken, ill let yall know.
 
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