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Wheel/steering shudder 2006 1500 Ram

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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 11:59 AM
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Default Wheel/steering shudder 2006 1500 Ram

I fitted aftermarket 20" alloy wheels with 275/60/20 tyres on.
It has recently started to shudder quite badly on braking from speeds above 40-50 mph.
Front tyres have been balanced but not rears.
Does anyone know what could cause this and are there any steering dampers/stabilizers available?
 
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 12:02 PM
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Shuddering while braking is usually caused by warped front rotors.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 12:49 PM
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Shuddering while braking is usually caused by warped front rotors.
Another cause is a loose belt in the tire. Been there before.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2015 | 06:22 AM
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Thanks for reply but rotors have been checked fronts replaced about 10000 mile ago.
The shuddering is more like the whole truck shaking.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2015 | 07:41 AM
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10000 miles they could be warped again. at least get them checked to rule out the possibility. If it only happens when braking, then it is brake related.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2015 | 06:49 AM
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Ok, thanks again I'll get rotors double checked.
 
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