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02-23-2021, 07:16 PM | #1 |
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Steering wheel shim
Would this cause my steering wheel to shake a little at 55- 60MPH+ Looks like they welded one of the studs.
My front tires on my 39 Coupe are a different brand and tire pattern than my rear tires. I also have smaller size and narrower tires in the front than the rear tires. I had a front end alignment done years ago, but do not put a lot of mileage on my car. I had the tires balanced years ago. Haven’t rechecked, balance or alignment since. Yes the drums are from a 40+ Ford Thank You Joe |
02-23-2021, 08:41 PM | #2 |
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Hey Joe,
Mind PMing me on how you got the image to upload? Thanks |
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02-23-2021, 08:47 PM | #3 |
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02-23-2021, 08:58 PM | #4 |
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02-23-2021, 09:00 PM | #5 |
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Here are the size limits.
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02-23-2021, 09:41 PM | #6 |
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Check your tire balance and toe in. Also check for wheel wobble and tire runout. |
02-23-2021, 09:45 PM | #7 |
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Re: Steering wheel shim
Start with front wheel balance
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02-24-2021, 08:39 AM | #8 | |
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02-24-2021, 08:43 AM | #9 |
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I’ll get them rechecked again as I had them balanced years ago, it’s not like my Coupe is a daily driver. Very few miles are put on car yearly. Wondering if one garage placement of balancing weight would be different than another garages location of the weight. Or are they all spot on no matter where you get the tires spin balanced?
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02-24-2021, 11:45 AM | #10 |
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Re: Steering wheel shim
Everything you did you mentioned was done years ago.
How old are the tires then getting them balanced would be the easiest thing to do first and rule out. Potholes and curbs. Worn out parts and sloppy steering boxes . Dropped axles ect ect |
02-24-2021, 12:24 PM | #11 |
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Tires can develop flat spots if they sit for a long period of time. You can jack the front end off the floor about one inch and lay a piece of 2X4 on the floor and slide it till it just barely touches the tread near the center. If there is a flat spot,you'll see a gap when you spin the tire. The fix is easy. Go for a drive that's long enough to warm the tires. This may not be the problem but a possibility. Good luck.
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02-24-2021, 01:15 PM | #12 | |
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Easiest and cheapest is getting the tires spin balanced again. Thankx for the comments and suggestions Last edited by Bazooka Joe; 02-24-2021 at 01:24 PM. |
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02-24-2021, 01:18 PM | #13 | |
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02-25-2021, 11:46 AM | #14 |
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I doubt the welded stud would add enough mass to make any noticeable shake, especially being so close to the center of the drum.
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02-25-2021, 12:15 PM | #15 |
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Thinking the same, but I’m not a expert. I can ask when I get the tires spin balanced to see how it ( tires/rims ) differs if any from when I had it balanced years ago. That’s down the road a bit as still in winter mode here..
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