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Steering wheel shaking after replacing ball joints?

Discussion in 'New Members' started by WhatsUpItsMe, Jan 2, 2020.

  1. Jan 2, 2020 at 5:11 PM
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    WhatsUpItsMe

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    Ball joints were leaking so I had them replaced a couple of months back and my steering wheel now shakes when I get up to 50-60mph... I do also have a 3in block leveling kit on it, but the shaking did not occur until after the ball joints were replaced. What could be causing this? Thanks!!
     
  2. Jan 2, 2020 at 5:12 PM
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    Bishop84

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    The slop in the ball joints may have masked the tire shake. I'd rotate the tires first, if that doesn't fix it, have them balanced and the front end inspected again just as a precaution.
     
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    Replace the steering wheel.
     
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    Dirtridercrf250

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    After ball joints a 4 wheel alignment should be performed. Have them check the balance of the tires and do a rotation.
     
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    Are they stock ball joints? When I replaced my SPC ball joints the camber was very important so you may check that
     
  7. Jan 3, 2020 at 9:32 AM
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    WhatsUpItsMe

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    Thanks for the replies!! Yes, they are stock ball joints. I had the tires rotated and an alignment done after they were replaced. :confused:
     
  8. Jan 3, 2020 at 12:18 PM
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    Have you taken it back to the shop that did the work?
     
  9. Jan 6, 2020 at 4:48 PM
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    I have not! It was done at the dealership. I was just trying to get some feedback as to what it might be before I take it in.
     

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