Date: 26 Nov 2003 13:55:16 -0800 From: donschencknopsamail.com (Don Schenck) Subject: Re: Violent front end shake at 50-65 mph
> >> At lower speeds, it does make a "whop" sound from the front. Bad tire? > > > > "whop" meaning? > > > > > >> I've been told the rims are slightly bent, and that over time the > >> problem will worsen. NOTE: It HAS been getting worse. > >> > >> Could it be the rims, and now also the tires? Could it be struts? > > > > Who told you that the rims are bent, how did they arrive at that > > conclusion, and how did the rims get that way? > > > > If it's true, then there is no point whatsoever in investigating > > further before replacing the rims. If they've been bent for a > > while, it's quite conceivable that driving with them like this > > has resulted in other damage (worn balljoints, worn strut > > mounts, worn steering etc). > > I had a very similar violent shake throughout the entire car between 50 and > 60 MPH. After successive parts replacement on the front-end (drive shafts, > CV joints, boots, ball joints, brake discs, etc), it went away. I'm certain > my problem was a bent drive-shaft. > > I have not had to change my wheels though. If you know of a bent wheel, then > that's the first place to start. If you've got a bent rim, that would > indicate some abuse which may well have transmitted to the suspension and > steering setup. > > Paul Thank you, gentlemen. My mechanic (NOT a "SAAB" mechanic, but a great mechanic nonetheless) informed me of the bent rim about six months ago while rotating the tires. At this point, I'll assume rims and tires as the root cause, and anything else being a result of that. Thanks. -- Don Schenck
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