My Front end needs help!
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My Front end needs help!
OK, I've been to a few places around town, and I can't get a straight forward answer.
I've noticed when I'm going around 30MPH and I'm on a crappy road, my truck starts to shake, very annoying! I need to slow down at then it goes away.
I've also noticed that when it rains here (like 2 days a year) I hear a grinding noise when I turn at low speeds. I'm thinking that my wheel bearings might need to be replaced.
I'm not sure if the first problem is due to the second problem, but I've attached some pictures. Maybe you guys can tell me what might need to be replaced.
Thank You in advance!
I've noticed when I'm going around 30MPH and I'm on a crappy road, my truck starts to shake, very annoying! I need to slow down at then it goes away.
I've also noticed that when it rains here (like 2 days a year) I hear a grinding noise when I turn at low speeds. I'm thinking that my wheel bearings might need to be replaced.
I'm not sure if the first problem is due to the second problem, but I've attached some pictures. Maybe you guys can tell me what might need to be replaced.
Thank You in advance!
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From: Richmond BC
holy those are some big meats...
i'd def. have ur front end inspected.. support the axle, let the wheel hang freely and look for movement at teh spindle or balljoint wear..
ur tierods might aslo be suspect given how dirty they appear in the pics...
p.s. seperate the steering stabilizers to, and see if they still work? the damping might be blown...
u have some massive tires for the front end to try to calm down thats for sure...
i'd def. have ur front end inspected.. support the axle, let the wheel hang freely and look for movement at teh spindle or balljoint wear..
ur tierods might aslo be suspect given how dirty they appear in the pics...
p.s. seperate the steering stabilizers to, and see if they still work? the damping might be blown...
u have some massive tires for the front end to try to calm down thats for sure...
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The pics are great! The only recommendation that I have is to reverse the bolt on you driver's side front leaf spring as you have some serious rubbing. I couldn't see the rear bolts on the front leaf springs but they may need to be reversed as well. You may damage the front tire(s).
BTW, what kind of car is that in the garage?
BTW, what kind of car is that in the garage?
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I too would go with Ball joints, steering stablizers, track bar bushings and tie rod ends. All of which cna be done at home with the right tools.
I am actually going through mine this weekend and replacing all of those parts. My 99 has 212k miles on it so it is time.
I would suspect though the ball joints first...your drivers front tire looks like it is leaning in at the top a little. Or it may be the picture.
I am actually going through mine this weekend and replacing all of those parts. My 99 has 212k miles on it so it is time.
I would suspect though the ball joints first...your drivers front tire looks like it is leaning in at the top a little. Or it may be the picture.
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The pics are great! The only recommendation that I have is to reverse the bolt on you driver's side front leaf spring as you have some serious rubbing. I couldn't see the rear bolts on the front leaf springs but they may need to be reversed as well. You may damage the front tire(s).
BTW, what kind of car is that in the garage?
BTW, what kind of car is that in the garage?
The car in the garage is a Volvo C30 
I too would go with Ball joints, steering stablizers, track bar bushings and tie rod ends. All of which cna be done at home with the right tools.
I am actually going through mine this weekend and replacing all of those parts. My 99 has 212k miles on it so it is time.
I would suspect though the ball joints first...your drivers front tire looks like it is leaning in at the top a little. Or it may be the picture.
I am actually going through mine this weekend and replacing all of those parts. My 99 has 212k miles on it so it is time.
I would suspect though the ball joints first...your drivers front tire looks like it is leaning in at the top a little. Or it may be the picture.
