Viberation during turning
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Viberation during turning
I have a 2000 F-150 Lariat automatic 2WD.
I have LT265/70R17 on my truck.
Ok heres the deal, (from a stop) when I go and turn the wheel at arround 5mph. I feel a vib for a short amount of time both left and right turns. This vib only happens during a small part of the turn as if there is a small bad spot during the range going left or right.
I don't feel it turning at a faster speed but then I wouldn't turn at arround 50mph.
If I was to guess at what degree this happens (if straight is 0 degrees, then it happens arround 30 to 40 degrees and again for just a fraction of a second).
I did buy the truck used and it looks like the previous owner did rub against several sidewalks so I'm guessing that the tires are bad but I want to hear from someone from this forum that has more experience.
Thank you
I have LT265/70R17 on my truck.
Ok heres the deal, (from a stop) when I go and turn the wheel at arround 5mph. I feel a vib for a short amount of time both left and right turns. This vib only happens during a small part of the turn as if there is a small bad spot during the range going left or right.
I don't feel it turning at a faster speed but then I wouldn't turn at arround 50mph.
If I was to guess at what degree this happens (if straight is 0 degrees, then it happens arround 30 to 40 degrees and again for just a fraction of a second).
I did buy the truck used and it looks like the previous owner did rub against several sidewalks so I'm guessing that the tires are bad but I want to hear from someone from this forum that has more experience.
Thank you
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Originally Posted by beekermartin
I would start by checking the tie rods, idler arm and ball joints. It could be a tire problem but typically a bad tire problem will get worse as you increase speed.
Should I take it to a Ford dealership or can I take it to a tire shop like Les Shwab, Midas, etc.
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Originally Posted by R_ACE1
Should I take it to a Ford dealership or can I take it to a tire shop like Les Shwab, Midas, etc.
To answer this question...It would depend on how experienced you are at troubleshooting procedures. Everything they do at the shops to test for these problems...You can do in your own garage or driveway, weather permitting. You could consider rotating the tires and see if this makes a difference. Joe
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Could the vibration be coming from the rear of the truck?
If you have a limited slip differential it could be the clutches chattering.
The cure (usually) is to change the rear end oil and add a bottle of friction modifier.
If you have a limited slip differential it could be the clutches chattering.
The cure (usually) is to change the rear end oil and add a bottle of friction modifier.
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I had the same problem last year with what felt like a vibration in the rear end. I had the diff. checked, bearings and U-joints. The problem ended up being a front wheel bearing. Just one more thing to think about.
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ok I'll have the mech. check the front end along with the wheel bearings this weekend.
Again thank you everyone
Again thank you everyone
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