Suspension & Brakes Springs | Shocks | Handling | Rotors

Shaking Steering Wheel

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 6, 2010 | 07:42 PM
  #1  
my bandit's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,052
Likes: 1
From: Jacksonville, Fl
Default Shaking Steering Wheel

whenever i accelerate a decent speed or im drivng on the highway, my steering wheel vibrates like crazy, my watch will constantly rattle on my wrist and im getting tired of it. i havent figured out what it is though. i just got new tires on my front and the car was aligned when i got this done.
the alignment camber (i believe) is slightly back so i dont feel like im riding ontop of the front 2 tires and im more laid back.

what could cause this?
Reply
Old Jul 6, 2010 | 09:33 PM
  #2  
cookba's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,841
Likes: 0
From: Tampa
Default

wheels not balanced, still not aligned, Torque Arm not set at right degree, wheel bearings, tie rods
Reply
Old Jul 7, 2010 | 12:22 AM
  #3  
my bandit's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,052
Likes: 1
From: Jacksonville, Fl
Default

i know the alignment is perfect. it was set up on the computerized alignment rack and was set. the guy who did it is my dads friend so he wouldnt do anything halfass for me. could it be that i didnt put the hubcentric rings when i instakked my wheels?
Reply
Old Jul 26, 2010 | 09:16 PM
  #4  
xBrian's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
From: Fayetteville, Ar
Default

+1 on balance and/or Outer tie rod ends.

I had a little shimmy in the steering wheel and just had my tie rods replaced, plus a balance and align, it made the world of difference to me. Your alignment could be dead on, and still have a little slack... jack up the front of the car with front wheels off the ground. Try turning your wheels left to right by hand. If there is slack, its tie rod ends.

Maybe wheel bearings?
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:14 AM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE