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It's more like a shimmy

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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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It's more like a shimmy

In my dually I noticed that the front end would do a kind of shimmy when I'm cruzing round 55-60. I figured ball joints so I won't go that fast until I look into it more, but then I drove my truck today to get rid of scrap metal my truck would want to kind of walk a not so straight line down a staright road. I would have to keep correcting the steering. Do you think it's the joints just getting worse or something more?
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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Check the steering coupler and make sure the frame isn't cracked where the steering box mounts.
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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You dont have ball joints on your axle. You got king pins. Jack up the front and start wiggling on parts to find whats loose. Check that frame also. I have seen them crack there
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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I know I have developed a shimmy but I think its my tq converter or my tires. I would look into those areas if I were you also
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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I had front tires that were poorly balanced cause a shimmy in the wheel at 50 to 55. A good re balance and all is well again.
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