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Kube · 06-04-2023, 08:20 PM

From your description it sounds like wheel tramp. Some folks call it the death wobble.

Radial tires? They will exaggerate this condition especially with worn front chassis pieces.

Me? And again, from what you describe, I'd check the front chassis VERY carefully for worn parts. Tie rod ends, spindle pins, spring, shocks and finally, PROPER alignment.

It appears the car sits very low, much lower than stock. Many guys, without the necessary knowledge, simply lower the car without realizing the geometry changes along with the height.

draggin49 · 06-04-2023, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kube

From your description it sounds like wheel tramp. Some folks call it the death wobble.

Radial tires? They will exaggerate this condition especially with worn front chassis pieces.

Me? And again, from what you describe, I'd check the front chassis VERY carefully for worn parts. Tie rod ends, spindle pins, spring, shocks and finally, PROPER alignment.

It appears the car sits very low, much lower than stock. Many guys, without the necessary knowledge, simply lower the car without realizing the geometry changes along with the height.

I actually am running a set of old bias ply tires on it. Yeah, the car was already lowered before I got it so I will try and have someone check out the geometry . I will also try and go through the list you made and go from there .

Zeke3 · 06-04-2023, 08:55 PM

The only way, that I am aware of, to get out of the vibration is to bring the car to a stop. Then when you start again the vibration will be gone until you hit the next pothole or railroad track that will start it all over again. It can be a pretty random occurrence, but not one you ever want to repeat. Good luck with your investigation let us know what you find.

06-04-2023, 08:20 PM	#1
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,850	Re: Sudden violent vibration … From your description it sounds like wheel tramp. Some folks call it the death wobble. Radial tires? They will exaggerate this condition especially with worn front chassis pieces. Me? And again, from what you describe, I'd check the front chassis VERY carefully for worn parts. Tie rod ends, spindle pins, spring, shocks and finally, PROPER alignment. It appears the car sits very low, much lower than stock. Many guys, without the necessary knowledge, simply lower the car without realizing the geometry changes along with the height. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

06-04-2023, 08:55 PM	#3
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,591	Re: Sudden violent vibration … The only way, that I am aware of, to get out of the vibration is to bring the car to a stop. Then when you start again the vibration will be gone until you hit the next pothole or railroad track that will start it all over again. It can be a pretty random occurrence, but not one you ever want to repeat. Good luck with your investigation let us know what you find.