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Re: [oletrucks] Shake & Shimmy with IFS Conversion

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Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Shake & Shimmy with IFS Conversion
From: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>
Date: Wed, 7 May 2003 22:24:50 -0500
Check your rear tires and driveline.  Look for separations on the 
tires.  Put up on good stands and run up to 55 or so.

Bruce K
Mt. Iron, MN

At Wednesday, 7 May 2003, you wrote:

>Hey everyone,
>
>I'm getting a shake and shimmy when I reach speeds of over 55 mph.
It's really
>weird the steering wheel is straight, firm and does not shake or 
wobble but
>the body vibrates. The truck rides perfect under the 55 speed. The 
IFS has
>brand new C20 shocks and was aligned well within the C20 specs but 
I did not
>re-furbish the control arms or springs. I'm thinking wheel balancing 
but maybe
>it's something else. I've never experienced the contradiction between 
a firm
>steering wheel and a vibration over certain speeds. Usually the 
steering wheel
>vibrates as well. Any ideas????
>
>Wayne - '47 1 Ton Panel http://www.itswhatsnext.com/ifs_project.htm
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>




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