Steering wobbles

Marcus · 06-07-2006, 03:27 PM

I have a problem with my steering wheel it shimmys like crazy. I drive a 94 ED Falcon furtura, its lowered with super-low springs, 17 inch mags i just got it wheel aligned and balanced and also the wheel bearings tightened but she still rattles like a cut snake. Could it be the disks or steering box has anyone elso had this problem? I have to fix it it ****s me to tears i have massive guns from fighting my baby everytime we drive.

Any advice would be greatly appriciated

Marcus

Kryton · 06-07-2006, 04:13 PM

every time i have had this problem it was from the tyres not being round. they may look fine but that doesnt mean they arent round. try a different set of tyres if you can and if it is the problem, replace them as soon as possible. ive done damage to cars because i was to tight to replace the out of round tyres. ive had ball joints go, tie rod ends go, even a pitman arm all because of it.

Fletty's EL · 06-07-2006, 04:21 PM

I've always thought it might be to do with the wheel camber not wearing the tyres evenly. I was told I may need a camber kit if I upsize the 15s to 17s.

micksta · 06-07-2006, 04:58 PM

i had the same problem. could also be the brakes. get them machined. worked wonders for me.

Tiga_EL · 06-07-2006, 05:59 PM

Yup had this issue, get some disk machining done, should fix the problem. 17" dont help either lol..

Age182 · 06-07-2006, 09:31 PM

change ur pads n discs u probs hav brake shudder

EDXR6T · 06-07-2006, 09:38 PM

i had this problem

i have the same setup 17' and SL's i was told i need my wheel's balanced

05_ENFORCER · 06-07-2006, 09:54 PM

Yup, had the same problem twice on my 94 ED XR8 . Machined twice, new pads twice, third time replaced with upgraded DBA discs and quality pads, never had a problem after that.
Spend the $800.00 or so and forget about it.
Don't forget the rears also.
Pull on the handbreak softly at 60Ks or so and see if ya get a wobble. If ya do replace the rears as well.

snypereb · 06-07-2006, 10:08 PM

I have the same problem always though it was my dodge tyres can it do any damage in the long run

BLKPHN · 07-07-2006, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus

I have a problem with my steering wheel it shimmys like crazy. I drive a 94 ED Falcon furtura, its lowered with super-low springs, 17 inch mags i just got it wheel aligned and balanced and also the wheel bearings tightened but she still rattles like a cut snake. Could it be the disks or steering box has anyone elso had this problem? I have to fix it it ****s me to tears i have massive guns from fighting my baby everytime we drive.

Any advice would be greatly appriciated

Marcus

if it shudders all the time it is somthing like tye rod ends, or your steering rack, if it plays up with speed or dissapears with a certain speed it is tyres and or wheels. it also could be camber pulling it out or toe, and or wheel bearings. it is just a process of elimination.

tristan