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Irving18m · 08-09-2005, 08:41 AM

I just purchased my 93 240 and the brakes are fine on the car. But around 40-50 mph the steering wheel will violently shake. I know my fair share about cars and I assume this means that my wheels are out of balanace but im not quite sure. Anyone have this experience? Thanks

vegas240 · 08-09-2005, 09:18 AM

1- check tires for bubbles, defects, etc.
2- Check car bushings for excessive wear/etc.
3-Get all wheels/tires spin balanced
4- Get 4-wheel alignment done on car.

Misc: might have damaged wheel, worn ball joints, wheel bearings etc..

john891 · 08-09-2005, 09:38 AM

try putting the rear wheels on the front and the front on the back. one of your front wheels may be slighty bent causing it to shake.

bshotts · 08-09-2005, 10:56 AM

My '96 did the same thing.....bad tension rod bushings! Get under there and look at the crappy rubber bushings at the end of the rods....make sure they are not dry-rotted or cracked open. Then I'd say alignment and such

gfisch · 08-09-2005, 03:36 PM

Well, Id say it is most likely :
Wheels out of balance, bad tires, or need an alignment.

But could be something else too.

Irving18m · 08-09-2005, 04:28 PM

The car does pull to the left pretty bad so thats a big

. But i went to discount tire today after work and he said the front left tire seemed warped so he wanted to check it, well I had a problem getting the car to start so once i got it i went home. So after i get that fixed i will get an alignment! Anyone know how much they run and what is needed? Thanks

Irving18m · 08-09-2005, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john891

try putting the rear wheels on the front and the front on the back. one of your front wheels may be slighty bent causing it to shake.

I would shake your hand if you were in Texas, HAHA!

Long story short, I went to discount tire after work and he said my front left tire seemed warped, so he asked me to pull it in the bay to take a look with it off. The car was acting up so as I got it started i said forget it and went home. I finished my tuneup and as my seafoam was soaking, I swapped the wheel in question with the back wheel on the same side, and when i pulled it off i saw a 1/2 inch dip in the inside of the wheel. So I swapped the 2 wheels and went for a drive (car starts and runs perfect now), The shaking is gone and I have perfect alignment now! THANKS MAN!
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Alignment- $70
New Tires for alignment- $400
Discount tire balancing all 4 tires- $40
Making a post on zilvia and getting a good answer- Priceless!

john891 · 08-10-2005, 09:55 AM

no problem it usually is something simple

08-09-2005, 08:41 AM	#1
Irving18m Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 40 Posts: 108 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	240 Shaking Around 40-50mph? I just purchased my 93 240 and the brakes are fine on the car. But around 40-50 mph the steering wheel will violently shake. I know my fair share about cars and I assume this means that my wheels are out of balanace but im not quite sure. Anyone have this experience? Thanks

08-09-2005, 09:38 AM	#3
john891 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: midlothian Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	try putting the rear wheels on the front and the front on the back. one of your front wheels may be slighty bent causing it to shake. __________________ Image exceeds forum limits of 400wide x 200 high. gold 89' SR'd coupe w/ silvia front

08-09-2005, 03:36 PM	#5
gfisch Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2001 Location: Warren,NJ / Baltimore,MD Age: 44 Posts: 576 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well, Id say it is most likely : Wheels out of balance, bad tires, or need an alignment. But could be something else too. __________________ Greg Fischer [email protected] '97 240SX SE '98 Ford Explorer XLT

08-10-2005, 09:55 AM	#8
john891 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: midlothian Posts: 70 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	no problem it usually is something simple __________________ Image exceeds forum limits of 400wide x 200 high. gold 89' SR'd coupe w/ silvia front

08-09-2005, 09:18 AM	#2
vegas240 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 16 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1- check tires for bubbles, defects, etc. 2- Check car bushings for excessive wear/etc. 3-Get all wheels/tires spin balanced 4- Get 4-wheel alignment done on car. Misc: might have damaged wheel, worn ball joints, wheel bearings etc..

08-09-2005, 10:56 AM	#4
bshotts Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Age: 42 Posts: 472 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	My '96 did the same thing.....bad tension rod bushings! Get under there and look at the crappy rubber bushings at the end of the rods....make sure they are not dry-rotted or cracked open. Then I'd say alignment and such

08-09-2005, 04:28 PM	#6
Irving18m Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 40 Posts: 108 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The car does pull to the left pretty bad so thats a big . But i went to discount tire today after work and he said the front left tire seemed warped so he wanted to check it, well I had a problem getting the car to start so once i got it i went home. So after i get that fixed i will get an alignment! Anyone know how much they run and what is needed? Thanks