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Steering and wheel shake

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Old 08-10-2016 | 08:50 AM
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Hey everyone,

I am currently having an issue where I hit a bump doing 40-50mph and the tires and steering wheel start to shake aggressively. The shake starts small and progresses quickly to the point that I have to step on the breaks. The shaking will correct itself if I brake hard or accelerate hard. I'm not talking about a small vibration either, it is probably a 15 degree in either direction tire wobble.

I have listed all of the front end steering modifications that I have done to help diagnose the issue. Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated!

ARB OME 4" lift kit
OME adjustable track bar
OME steering stabilizer
Rock Krawler aluminum pro tie rod
Synergy drag link with flip kit and geometry relocation bracket
OME sway bar disconnects
Terraflex 1.25" wheel spacers (because the tie rod needs extra clearance)
Rugged Ridge 17x9 wheels
Goodyear Duratrac 35" tires

Thanks everyone!!!!!!
Old 08-10-2016 | 09:33 AM
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Old 08-10-2016 | 09:34 AM
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If you can drive through it its prob not Dw. Did you kick a wheel weight?
Old 08-10-2016 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by kjeeper10
If you can drive through it its prob not Dw. Did you kick a wheel weight?
I think I may have knocked one or two off, but wasn't sure if that would effect the steering this badly. Still rides fairly smooth at 75mph...
Old 08-10-2016 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by alphawolff
I think I may have knocked one or two off, but wasn't sure if that would effect the steering this badly. Still rides fairly smooth at 75mph...
If tires are going to shimmy its in that 40-60 range. I have 1 bad tire when run on the front shakes at 40-45 but smooth at highway speeds.



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