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Old 10-02-2008, 06:33 AM
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dparker
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Default Re: extreme wheel shake

Originally Posted by kbartley
I have a pretty old Altered 4-link wheelbase is 116". As soon as I come out of the water the front wheel's start moving right to left rapidly. What do you think is the problem. I had this problem before on a FED that I had & I layed the spindle's back a few more degree's & fixed it. I checked fo play in the steering box on the altered & it seem's to be ok. Anybody out there had this happen before? My spindle's don't appear to be bent. Torsion bar frontend. Thank's, Kris
Kbartley look at your steering rod and make sure it has a good idlers. If that steering rod starts jumping up and down it will definitely cause that shaking. Also check your king pins they may be alittle loose. Make sure the set screws are tight.
good luck and let us know if you find anything.
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