Shaking after New Tie ends

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FDR Dippin
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Just had tie rod ends replaced 2 wks ago, alignment same time. Drove 700mi, now it's evident my steering wheel is vibrating side-to-side while i drive. No pot holes, wheels balanced in 2006. I don't think i noticed it initially when i was heading to FL. Now i've returned i feel it.

Could this vibration be related to new Tie rod ends at all?They weren't OEM, bought off ebay company.

To know: Pair (f) Brembo rotors 1yr or so ago, new pads, even though it still vibrates while i brake too. slightly leaky passenger calliper.



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I would certainly look to see if you can find any looseness...

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Could be that the previously loose tie rods were "absorbing" this vibration from somewhere else. The new tie rods transfer the movement more precisely=now you can feel it.


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