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Old 09-15-2021, 07:12 AM   #1
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Default Death Wobble Fixed!

After watching the video from Paul Shinn on Toe-In adjustment I bought the tool and gave it a try. It worked beautifully! No more shake & shimmy! What a relief! Now onto the water pump......the lights that blink now....the fluids that need changed....maybe a tune-up.... This car is coming along!
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Old 09-15-2021, 07:53 AM   #2
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Congratulations,A great feeling,accomplishment!
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Thank you! It sure is!
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Old 09-15-2021, 08:17 AM   #4
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Good, where was the toe before you changed it ?
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Old 09-15-2021, 08:21 AM   #5
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Good, where was the toe before you changed it ?

Almost an inch.
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Old 09-15-2021, 08:48 AM   #6
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Oh oh. New chrome & paint is next!
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Old 09-15-2021, 08:54 AM   #7
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Good, where was the toe before you changed it ?

Nearly an inch.
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Old 09-15-2021, 08:55 AM   #8
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Oh oh. New chrome & paint is next!

Fortunately the car was restored before I bought it. The body looks great, but the mechanicals were.......iffy.....
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Old 09-15-2021, 10:24 AM   #9
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Nearly an inch.





In or out ? Either way thats a lot ! I'm surprised the tires survived that.

If in it would probably handle somewhat manageable , but, if out it had to be all over the road
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In or out ? Either way thats a lot ! I'm surprised the tires survived that.

If in it would probably handle somewhat manageable , but, if out it had to be all over the road

It was to the right. I'd have to look to see which way that was.
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Where the front of the tires in or out too much ?
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Old 09-15-2021, 12:10 PM   #12
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Where the front of the tires in or out too much ?

I would say in, but it was hard to tell by just looking at it. The tires weren't weirdly worn. They all look pretty good except the right front looks to be wearing evenly and more.
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Old 09-15-2021, 09:18 PM   #13
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Default Re: Death Wobble Fixed!

I was experiencing the same issue and after seeing this video, ordering the tool he demonstrated, a 100% improvement and elimination of the death wobble.
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Old 09-15-2021, 09:30 PM   #14
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Do you have a link? I looked and could not find the video.
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Old 09-15-2021, 10:27 PM   #15
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https://www.youtube.com/user/paulshinn
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Old 09-16-2021, 07:05 AM   #16
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Thanks, but I cannot find the exact one that deals with the front end.
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Old 09-16-2021, 07:13 AM   #17
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Thanks, but I cannot find the exact one that deals with the front end.

I wish I could share the link. His name is Paul Shinn. I bought the tool through O'Reilly's.
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Old 09-16-2021, 07:26 AM   #18
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Thanks, but I cannot find the exact one that deals with the front end.
Try this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdNb-NU9vf0&t=138s
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Old 09-16-2021, 03:28 PM   #19
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Great job, please keep us all posted with the improvements!!
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Old 09-16-2021, 09:25 PM   #20
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That is it. thanks
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