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David Luna Posted on Jun 29, 2015
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My 1987 chev. 3500 dually front end driver side shakes bad between speeds 35-40. It started on my trip to Kings Canyon National Park

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Check wheel nuts for tension ( possible theft attempt on the wheels)
check wheel bearing condition and adjustment
check steering rod ball joints and suspension mounts
have a wheel alignment done for possible alter to the settings from the road.

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djblade311

DJ Blade

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  • Posted on Jun 13, 2008

SOURCE: very bad shaking after hitting a bump

this is known as death wobble because it feels like you are going to die but slowing down will end it.

The cause for death wobble are:

  1. Worn or loose tie rod ends on your steering linkage.
  2. Worn or loose trackbar bushings or tie rod ends on the trackbar itself.
  3. front end needs alignment.
  4. and many others but the common reasons are listed above.
try to realign the front end. If it doesnt help, then you do indeed have worn steering / suspension components.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 05, 2009

SOURCE: Front End Noise, Chev Cavalier

It sounds like you have a bad c v or constant velocity joint. Look under the car next to the wheel look for a rubber accordian type unit, if the rubber is torn or lose the grease has escaped and damaged the joint. You can replace it yourself, but if your not mechanically inclined would say take it to a shop.

appman67

appman67

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  • Posted on May 03, 2009

SOURCE: S430 Mercedes - Front end shaking at 55+

It sounds like you have either a broken steel belt in your tire or a worn out idler arm in your steering assembly. Other causes may be a bent wheel, a flat spot on the tire or worst case your brake rotor / wheel hub may be loose. If the rotor / wheel hub is loose you may have severly damaged wheel bearings. Good luck...

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 05, 2009

SOURCE: when the van is driven my front end is making a

Front wheel drive cars have CV joints in the axles to permit the wheel to turn for steering. The CV joint is basically a universal joint on steroids. When they ware out it can cause this type of condition.

Jason Johnson

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  • Posted on Jul 16, 2009

SOURCE: The front end shakes badly when going over a bump

That and other bushings and idler arms worn. I would suggest a free inspection somewhere for them to show you what needs repaired.

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