Steering wheel shakes at 70mph...

[07Burb]

The noise thing is true! Good point, Okie

 

[Livebai8]

How can you tell other than the clunk noise if it is your ball joints? I'm hearing some noise coming from the front area when I take off, but also hear noise going over bumps and stuff from the rear. I am going to replace my shocks in a couple of weeks. The noise I hear from the rear is more of a squeak sound (bushings I guess), and also a clunk. My left rear shock has a nice coat of slick on the lower portion, so I'm guessing that is adding to the clunk sound in the rear. What do you think?

 

[thumper10s]

I have the exact same problem right now. 2004 Yukon Denali XL. Vibration from 68-72 roughly.No clunks or other noises. Going in for a tire re-balance tomorrow. Will update with the results.

 

[07Burb]

Check your ball joints too thumper...

 

[thumper10s]

What all should i look for? Play? Cracked/Dry rubber? Ill try to look tomorrow if i get time.

 

[07Burb]

When they've gone bad on me in the past it's been dry/cracked rubber. When they've been bad they've caused the same issues you've described. Not saying it is for sure but something to help troubleshoot the issue

 

[thumper10s]

Ill let you know tomorrow night how it goes. thanks

 

[07Burb]

 

[thumper10s]

Tire balancing done. still there. maybe a little better. Checked the bushings-look like new.

Its not a harsh vibration. Id describe it like having off road tires. Cant really feel it in the steering wheel though. Mostly in the seat and floor. From 68mph to 74 mph. No vibration right now if I hit 70 on the dot.

Hmmm....

 

[07Burb]

So you are not feeling it in the steering wheel? Is it possible that it's just the tire tread making excess road noise??