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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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Balance and rotate tires. First thing to do.
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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my fc does that, but there 2 totally different cars..good luck, hope it aint nuttin serious!
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Row-Tar-Eeeh
Balance and rotate tires. First thing to do.
+1..Mine did the exact same thing,but it would start at around 65-70MPH..Balanced the tires,had new pillowball bushings installed,and new KYB shocks..Fixed the problem right up.
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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You don't need all that, just have your tires balanced, you won't even need an alignment. Balancing is for the wobble you feel, alignments are for when the car pulls to one side or the other.
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by XxMerlinxX
You don't need all that, just have your tires balanced, you won't even need an alignment. Balancing is for the wobble you feel, alignments are for when the car pulls to one side or the other.
I needed the pilllowballs and the shocks badly regardless,but mine was still shaking even after the balancing.
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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Is the steering wheel shaking a lot, or is it your seat that is shaking your butt?

Steering wheel shake = front tires out of balance
Seat, Floor, or Butt shake = rear tires

IF that does not fix it, start looking for worn ball joints/other parts. Make sure that nothing is loose from the installation of the springs.
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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My old tires would do that, and my brake rotors were slightly warped as braking from 140+ was pretty....exciting. New tires and rotors and my car is rock steady now.
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Authentikdit
I needed the pilllowballs and the shocks badly regardless,but mine was still shaking even after the balancing.
Oh I don't doubt it, but I didn't know to what extent his shaking was. If it's too terribly bad, you're right, he might have to start looking at suspension pieces to see if they're worn.
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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If you are getting a vibration when lightly braking as well the vibration is coming from your front brake rotors. But as the others stated, the problem is most likely your wheels are out of balance.
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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Well as mentioned it could be unbalanced wheels but it could also be a tie-rod end if that is what you call it. Happened to me in another car.
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