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48,000 Mile Tune Up from dealer. Steering wheel shakes!

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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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Default 48,000 Mile Tune Up from dealer. Steering wheel shakes!

Well I just had my 48k mile tune up for the ram and i noticed that the steering wheel shakes around 40-50 and up. But when they did the tune up they changed my brakes so im thinking that maybe i just need an alignment? yes or no? what do you guys think?
 
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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dont know why a brake job would cause the need for an alignment... maybe they didnt torque the wheels down properly? i know they usually use air wrenches and dont even bother with torquing...
 
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 01:20 PM
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That could be it then. Maybe they didn't torque it down properly. Ill get that checked out. Thanks
 
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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actually i think all of your wheels are bent, and your tires all have broken belts... tell you what, since im such a nice guy i will trade you even-up for my tires and rims. i'll even pay shipping. OK? THANKS!
 
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ok and give me your hood and tonneau cover and superchip
 
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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The steering wheel is shaking during braking or all the time?
 
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Originally Posted by Pysiek
The steering wheel is shaking during braking or all the time?
During driving.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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Tires out-of-balance or out-of-round. Rotors warped.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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Sounds like they rotated the tires and you have either a bad tire on the front or it's out of balance.
 
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Originally Posted by EJM05
ok and give me your hood and tonneau cover and superchip

hmmm....
 
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