Vibrations..

[TahoeGoBoom]

So my steering wheel shakes back and forth, as if i have warped rotors, but I can guarantee you theyre not warped, considering theyre new. It was worse b4, so i know it helped, but what else could be causing this? I'm getting tires and an alignment on friday, so im hoping thatll help cuz my tires are GONE.

just a few other notes,

Its the same in 4 or 2 wheel drive, and It seems to stop if im turning.

thoughts?

 

[destroyer1362]

Ball joints maybe, that would be my first thought

 

[bowtiefreak]

tire balance could do it

 

[WH0DAMAN]

It shakes when you step on the brakes or when you are just driving down the road? If the problem is when you step on the brakes then I would say it's brake related. Otherwise, if you say your tires are gone than that would be a major player in your problem. After that the ball joints need to be inspected. Next would be the steering speed sensor, steering gear, pitman arm and idler arm.

 

[bowtiefreak]

stearing sensor is more of a stering feeling that goes from tight to really loose as you are driving. This does not sound like that, but you bring up a good point in asking if it happens under braking or not

 

[sc00bz]

Probably just need balanced and an alignment. May also want to rotate the tires as well.

 

[BOSS]

Don't even get me started....


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[TahoeGoBoom]

forgot to mention that i've basically ruled out brake related problems. I'm leaning towards pitman arm right now, but Im gettin tires tomorrow, so that should help. I pulled in today, noticing the tread is falling off my pass side front.

it also seems to work itself out after driving for a while.

I'm hoping to be able to get her on a lift sometime soon, im not in the mood for jackstands. anyone replace their pitman arm? what am i looking at price wise, and how much of a ***** is it to do?