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Bill H. · 05-11-2010, 05:38 PM

Tightened up drag link, tie rod ends, wheel bearings, steering box, and radius ball is tight in its socket. Still have wheel wobble at low speed. What's next?

Dave in Boise · 05-11-2010, 05:42 PM

Well, only thing I can still think of is toe-in.. 1/16" inch toe in is needed, if it is toed out, you will get a wobble

Hope this helps!

Charlie Stephens · 05-11-2010, 05:43 PM

Jack up the car and spin the wheel to see if it runs true. If you are running original wires and hydraulic drums you need a spacer and without one you might have bent the wheel when you tightened it..

Charlie Stephens

Dave in Boise · 05-11-2010, 05:44 PM

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oooh.. Just thought.. What happens when you jack up the front end and spin the wheels? do the tires track even? if not, the bead might not be seated on the tires, and the tires also could likely stand to be balanced..

05-11-2010, 05:38 PM	#1
Bill H. Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chatsworth, California Posts: 71	Wheel wobble Tightened up drag link, tie rod ends, wheel bearings, steering box, and radius ball is tight in its socket. Still have wheel wobble at low speed. What's next?

05-11-2010, 05:42 PM	#2
Dave in Boise Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 330	Re: Wheel wobble Well, only thing I can still think of is toe-in.. 1/16" inch toe in is needed, if it is toed out, you will get a wobble Hope this helps!

05-11-2010, 05:43 PM	#3
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,073	Re: Wheel wobble Jack up the car and spin the wheel to see if it runs true. If you are running original wires and hydraulic drums you need a spacer and without one you might have bent the wheel when you tightened it.. Charlie Stephens

05-11-2010, 05:44 PM	#4
Dave in Boise Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 330	Re: Wheel wobble Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) oooh.. Just thought.. What happens when you jack up the front end and spin the wheels? do the tires track even? if not, the bead might not be seated on the tires, and the tires also could likely stand to be balanced..