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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 08:16 AM
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Buying an Expy Vibration

I'm in the process of buying an 2002 Expy with 78,000 miles on her. Average condition vehicle but my road test verified some serious vibrations at 65+ mph. I could even feel a small vibration at 30 mph. I checked the tires that appears to be fairly new and noticed the tread was a little uneven like the balance was off. I don't know much about balancing and wanted to know if anybody else knows what this could be or had similar problem before I purchase it today? Wanted to make sure I'm not looking at something serious. Would this Expy have the air bags since it is a 2002?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 08:23 AM
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If you're buying it from a dealer you could tell them about the bad vibration and make them rebalance and rotate them. It should have at least the front driver and passenger bags.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 08:29 AM
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I'm sorry when I meant bags I meant air suspension bags, my bad.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 06:07 PM
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Good news, the vibration was caused by improperly balanced tires. I still have a very slight vibration but think that is from the improper wear on the tires. I decided to buy her and will take her home soon. Guess I will be chatting on this board now along with the Bronco board.
 
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