The tie rod is still on my list of "to be replaced" items before it goes back on an alignment rack. I over looked the priority of that little item until you refreshed my failing memory. That has to be done before an alignment and not after. Thanks Jimt (practicing senility to go along with my insanity)
On 8/28/05 8:00 PM, "George Goff" <THX0001@AOL.COM> wrote: > In a message dated 8/28/05 6:57:55 PM, camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO writes: > > << Speed point now shifted to 80 to 85 and the vibration that is left is very > minor and may now be alignment related. >> > > I do not believe that a misalignmed front end can cause a wheel vibration. > One item which is sometimes overlooked is the condition of the inner tie rod > end. > > If all else fails, you might be a candidate for a "Road Force" wheel balance. > I've had to resort to that on cars whose wheels are indexed to the hubs. > > George > > |
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