Steering Wheels Shakes

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Anti-HondaZX
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Ok so my steering wheel shakes ALOT at speeds of 75+ and it shakes very hard when I let go of the gas at around 80.... any ideas on what could be doing this problem?


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sodtoast
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probably need a front wheel alignment

robomatic12
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Mmmm more than likely the front wheels are out of balance. Get them balanced asap, even better a road force balance. It's a machine made by Hunter, matches up high and low spots on the wheel/tire for best balance.

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Ace2cool
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Also check your tires for bulges/ bubbles. Happened to me on my TT. Previous owner seriously overinflated the tires, and two of them had bad bulges.

marty1mc
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All of that and check your inner tie rod ends, especially if it shakes after letting off the throttle.

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sodtoast
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oops i meant wheel balance

dudewtf
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i have the same prob except mine shakes when i use the brakes. it shakes and get really loose.

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Ace2cool
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Your rotors are probably warped.

As far as the "loose" feeling, could be your suspension bushings. Verify there's no play in your tie rods just to be sure.

nissanfreak12
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All this means for everyone is to hold on tighter, white knuckle the steering wheel, you just have a loose grip. :ohno:

JK, what has been said was i would have said :bigthumb:

JDMricist
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Dudewtf, check your tension rod bushings. That was my problem.


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