GAP1
Jul 12th, 02, 8:49 AM
At 40 MPH I get a side to side shimmy. She doesn't pull or hopp. It goes away at higher speeds. Tires are wearing even. steering appears tight....
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1BadRat Jul 13th, 02, 7:27 AM Sounds like something is worn out or out of alignment. Jack both wheels off the ground. Grab one of the wheels at 3-o'clock and 9-o'clock. Push/pull each side. Hopefully you will be able to see if the tie-rod, centerlink or idler/pitman arm are worn. ------------------ -Mark "Some of us got it and some of us ain't." -Deputy Sheriff Barney Fife TC# 717 ACES #1641 1967 Chevelle SS396/375 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/1BadRat2) 1967 RailVelle (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/1badrat3.jpg) 1964 Chevelle 283/195 1975 Corvette 396/425 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/1BadRat1.jpg) "Wow, that's a mighty strong 350!" Rat Garage (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/RatGarage.jpg) Sid Coleman Jul 13th, 02, 10:38 AM Could be your idler arm. Check for play in it. Does it shimmy going over railroad tracks or other obstructions in the road? ------------------ 71 Ragtop TC (Gold) #174, MCC #347, Aces #5457, N3JHV@bellatlantic.net GAP1 Jul 22nd, 02, 3:02 PM I did the checks that were suggested, Looks like the idler is loose. I will replace and let the "team" know. | ||