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Old 01-29-2009, 08:50 PM
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the car is shaking around those speeds 70mph to about 85mph when im just crusing down the hwy and cant figure out what it can be? Any help please....
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Could be a couple of things, air pressure, alignment, is the steering wheel shaking or just the car?
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My first guess would be to check alignment
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well the steering wheel is not shaking feels like its from the rear tires?
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Go get your tires balanced.
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Originally Posted by Mrfixit687' date='Jan 30 2009, 01:47 AM
Go get your tires balanced.
Given the speed range involved, tire balance is the most likely cause.
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It is something with your tires.
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95% tire balance... 5% alignment...
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ok cool i got my tires balanced and its gone....
thanks everyone thats what i thought it was but thought id ask and see before spending money.
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Originally Posted by amkaluta' date='Jan 30 2009, 02:51 PM
ok cool i got my tires balanced and its gone....
thanks everyone thats what i thought it was but thought id ask and see before spending money.
I wish every problem was that easy to diagnose.

Glad to hear that you got it sorted out.
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