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Trying to figure out what's up with my steering, the truck shakes as you speed up and it does pull to the right. I took a video of the wheel when it was shaking.
have someone turn the wheel while you look at the steering components for excessive play. How/s the alignment on that? Ball joints good?
The alignment is good. And I know this because both front tires have even wear on them. As for the ball joints, my buddy jacked up the pass side front and put a bar under the tire and had a little bit of play. But the shaking in the steering wheel is very noticeable just riding in it. My girlfriend definitely notices it in the passenger seat.
The alignment is good. And I know this because both front tires have even wear on them. As for the ball joints, my buddy jacked up the pass side front and put a bar under the tire and had a little bit of play. But the shaking in the steering wheel is very noticeable just riding in it. My girlfriend definitely notices it in the passenger seat.
Not sure if a little play will cause a shake, but its possible. Ideally there should be none. has one or more of your ties thrown a wheel weight? Generally, if someone feels a shaking or vibration in the seats, tire balance can be to blame. You'll feel it in the steering wheel too.
Its noticeable all around the truck. Like, I have a CB on the dash and the mic hung up on the center roof cubby and the wire shakes along with the CB. I can feel it in the steering wheel and when I do turn the wheel when sitting still, there's more play than it should be.