wobble at 55-60mph

[Hobbit]

oh joy this morning on the way home the vibration at 55-60 had got worse to the point its moving the wheel 1"-2" side to side at 60mph, it gets better if i drive through it or dont exceed 50mph - yeah thats gonna happen

so tomorrow im off to get the wheels and tyres balanced as thats not going to cost to much if anything.

I read somewhere it could be cv joints moving or axles as well as sticky calipers - i do hope not as i really dont want to start ripping into it on night shifts as mistakes can be made

 

[james'99]

I doubt sticky calipers. I suppose the CV axles could be unbalanced. If it isn't a tire balance issue, I'd be checking for bends in the rims.

 

[Hobbit]

I doubt sticky calipers. I suppose the CV axles could be unbalanced. If it isn't a tire balance issue, I'd be checking for bends in the rims.

yup the rims are next on the hit list if balancing doesnt work, spcially as i drive down nasty country lanes every day, on the bike not an issue as i can avoid the holes but the car not so easy without crossing the line

 

[RedRyder]

I'd check your suspension components too, though I'd think the vibration would be constant if the ball joints were bad or something. Also check your tires, a bubble can cause vibration too.

 

[305S0L]

I have this same issue and I'm sure its the drivers side CV. Only happens when i get near 60mph.

 

[agginline86]

Wouldn't a CV issue be making noise?

 

[DarkSideAccord]

Wouldn't a CV issue be making noise?

nope.. tht's only if the boot is torn and dirt gets into the joints... CV can go bad eventhough the boots are intact

 

[agginline86]

nope.. tht's only if the boot is torn and dirt gets into the joints... CV can go bad eventhough the boots are intact

nope... boot torn or not it can make sound...

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[DarkSideAccord]

nope... boot torn or not it can make sound...

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u may be correct, but I am just speaking from experience

 

[xci.ed6]

have you guys ever taken a CV apart?

Tripod:

'sticky' causes wear, which results in play, which causes noise

First thing get your wheels balanced, they should find a bend by using excessive weight. Let them know about the issue so they keep track of weight.