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Camper Power · 01-28-2009, 10:52 PM

k so i was cruising along the highway at 60 and i slowed to 50 and the steering wheel started to shake slightly, the truck stayed in a straight line. i clamped down on it with both hands using all my might to stop it but didnt affect it at all. im thinkin its either algnment or the tires arnt need to be balanced. other than that im not quite sure.

powell72 · 01-28-2009, 11:01 PM

Are you braking or coasting when this happens?

72BLUZ · 01-29-2009, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by powell72

Are you braking or coasting when this happens?

this is a good question, i myself would lean toward a tire problem!

KMACD71 · 01-29-2009, 01:02 AM

It could be warped rotors if it happens when you're slowing down.That is if you have disk brakes up front.

mr48chev · 01-29-2009, 02:14 AM

If it happens when you are applying the brakes I would say warped rotors or rotors with hot spots.
The cure is to turn (resurface) the rotors or replace them.
If you aren't hitting the brakes at the time I would lean towards loose steering or suspension pieces.
Wide tires or deep reverse rims will usually magnify any front end issues a truck might have.

An out of balance wheel/tire assembly will usually vibrate both accelerating an decellerating if the vibration is at a certain speed.
I'd still check the wheels and tires out for damage, broken belts or signs of a weight being tossed off recently. Also if it gets driven on dirt check for a collection of mud in one spot on one or more wheel (s).

Camper Power · 01-31-2009, 03:10 AM

happens when im coasting, accelerating, or crusing. but what stumps me is that it doesnt do it all the time. it has drums on the front, applying the brakes doesnt do anything. il probably take her to school this week and put the tires on the balencer, see if it helps or not

67ChevyRedneck · 01-31-2009, 04:18 AM

It's winter... when was the last time you checked your tire pressure?

**70cst** · 01-31-2009, 08:43 AM

If it does it at certain speeds only I would look at balancing the tires. JMHO.

01-28-2009, 10:52 PM	#1
Camper Power Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grande Prairie Alberta Posts: 261	steering wheel shake k so i was cruising along the highway at 60 and i slowed to 50 and the steering wheel started to shake slightly, the truck stayed in a straight line. i clamped down on it with both hands using all my might to stop it but didnt affect it at all. im thinkin its either algnment or the tires arnt need to be balanced. other than that im not quite sure. __________________ eh 1970 Chevy C20 daily driver 1975 GMC Jimmy 4x4 project 1966 GMC C10 Dad's project

01-28-2009, 11:01 PM	#2
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: steering wheel shake Are you braking or coasting when this happens? __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

01-29-2009, 01:02 AM	#4
KMACD71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lethbridge,Alberta Posts: 532	Re: steering wheel shake It could be warped rotors if it happens when you're slowing down.That is if you have disk brakes up front.

01-29-2009, 02:14 AM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,433	Re: steering wheel shake If it happens when you are applying the brakes I would say warped rotors or rotors with hot spots. The cure is to turn (resurface) the rotors or replace them. If you aren't hitting the brakes at the time I would lean towards loose steering or suspension pieces. Wide tires or deep reverse rims will usually magnify any front end issues a truck might have. An out of balance wheel/tire assembly will usually vibrate both accelerating an decellerating if the vibration is at a certain speed. I'd still check the wheels and tires out for damage, broken belts or signs of a weight being tossed off recently. Also if it gets driven on dirt check for a collection of mud in one spot on one or more wheel (s).

01-31-2009, 03:10 AM	#6
Camper Power Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grande Prairie Alberta Posts: 261	Re: steering wheel shake happens when im coasting, accelerating, or crusing. but what stumps me is that it doesnt do it all the time. it has drums on the front, applying the brakes doesnt do anything. il probably take her to school this week and put the tires on the balencer, see if it helps or not __________________ eh 1970 Chevy C20 daily driver 1975 GMC Jimmy 4x4 project 1966 GMC C10 Dad's project

01-31-2009, 04:18 AM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: steering wheel shake It's winter... when was the last time you checked your tire pressure? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-31-2009, 08:43 AM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: steering wheel shake If it does it at certain speeds only I would look at balancing the tires. JMHO. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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