^+1 that's sound consideration.

 

Well mike L how's it going, 530 curious minds would like to know???

 

Ok, did the 4 wheel alignment and redid the 4 wheel (regular-free) balance. They could not find anything loss on the front end. The newer tires all look good no broken belts etc. They said the rear rim and spare both have a small (hop) bent inside of rims. Told me to keep that tire in back when rotating tires. Still have a car shake at 50 to 55mph. Any thoughts of what to try next, just checking before I move on?

 

is the shake felt through the body of the car or the steering wheel?

 

Ok good feedback. Where is the 50-55 "shake", front, back, passenger or drivers side??? If you feel the shake in the seat, its likely in the rear, if its in the steering wheel, its likely in the front wheels.
Did you get the new tie rod ends installed, alignment check, the bent wheel swapped out & resolved the wheel bearing question you posted about?

 

I feel it though the steering wheel, accelerator pedal though my sandals and seat. I feel it in neutral. I don't feel it in my brakes. How do I check the wheel bearings. The brake pads are dragging a little when I spin the front wheels? I did the struts, outer tie rods, and alignment and redid the tire balance. But they could not do my camber on front or back, on two tires. They did not have the bolts etc. in stock. They said I had a hop on the rear tire and the same on my spare. So I'm off to get another rim it's only $12.00 at the junk yard next week. May try to rotate 3 tires too. 160,000 05 neon 2.0

 

Ok good feedback. I agree on waiting until you get 4 good wheels on the ground before jumping into something else.

Which wheel bearing is suspect, a front or rear?

 

How would I check for a bad bearing? People have said all my problems could be caused by a bad wheel bearing. All the wheels are tight, while grabbing them at 12, 6 o clock- 9,3 o clock. I tried to spin them but the brakes are dragging a little so I can't hear anything.

 

When the vehicle is rolling on a smooth surface, shift to " N" & listen for a rough cyclic sound. Try to determine if its from the front or rear & which side.

Then go to the suspect wheel, raise it off the ground & push the calipers back to free up the wheel & spin the wheel & listen for the same type sound.

Check for bearing play, or readjust the bearing play to spec & retorque the retainer nut to spec & go for another drive to determine if the sound changed.

Unless the bearing is really loose, or worn out & causing the wheel to wobble, its not likely the root cause of your vibration problem as has been suggested in this thread.

For now I'd stay focused on the wheels & concentrate on getting 4 known good & balanced wheels & tires on the ground & see how it goes over the same stretch of smooth road.

If the vibrations continue, I agree, move One of the rear tires to the front on the side the vibrations seem strongest & see if the vibes stop or get better in the front, & or move to the rear, then put that tire wheel combo higher up on your suspect list.
If the front still vibrates, do the same front to rear swap on the other side & see if the vibrations improve, or stop in front. Do the drive test over the same stretch of smooth road at the same speed.

Make sure to take the guys at the tire shop for a drive, so they can see, hear & feel the vibrations your concerned about.

More thoughts for consideration, let us know what you find.

 

Going to put it up on the lift tomorrow owner thinks he's 99% sure it's a bad axle shaft. Any bets. lol