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Whole lot'a shaken goin' on!

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Old Jan 23, 2014 | 06:39 PM
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I have a vibration in my '08 RAM SXT 2500 Mega Cab. Below 60mph it's fine, but starts at 62-63 and all speeds above that. I have balanced all 4 tires 10 times at 4 different garages, replaced a new set of tires with another new set, and had the wheels (factory steel with chromed plastic) checked to make sure they were true.


The kicker is it doesn't always vibrate, but does most of the time. I decided it must just be ripple in the road since it goes away at times, but it is getting worse. Any thoughts?
 
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Old Jan 23, 2014 | 07:09 PM
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The 2500's are notorious for 'Death Wobble". Not sure if you just have a mild version or not?
A steering stabalizer solves that problem.
Do a search on the above and decide if thats what you have.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2014 | 07:32 PM
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Thanks dirtydog. That makes sense. I wasn't familiar with the "death wobble" deal. Thanks for your help. I'm checking it out now.
 
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Also check your tie rod ends... they do wear out sometimes too.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2014 | 11:30 AM
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+1 on the ones above also check your rotors a warped one will cause it to shake also.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 07:28 AM
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Thanks icywhite, been there & done that. New rotors & pads all around. Izero had good thought. Tie rod ends & everything else will be checked. Whole front end will be gone through by a real pro on Tuesday. Thanks to you all and dirtydog for putting me on track.
 
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