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Old 04-20-2012, 06:29 PM
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My 95 shakes when I get up to 60-70 mph. I had the alignment checked. It was ok. The tire pressure and balance, both ok. They even looked at the engine mounts. Again, no problems. Does anyone have a similar experience? How about a cure? Any info would be great. Thanks.
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Switch front and rear tires. Does it do it when in neutral or with the clutch in? If so, it's not motor or mounts.

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Old 04-20-2012, 07:52 PM
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How old are your tires. Had the same deal at high speeds Bought new tires and all is fine. The tires are probably separating
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It's an auto. Can't switch tires, they are staggered. Only shakes when giving it gas around 60 mph.
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Never thought about the separating, Thanks.
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When giving it gas? you might have a misfire that manifests itself as a front end shake. Dave
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I feel something similar, and have considered the following items to look into:

1) steering column (see if you can push down on the steering wheel or if there is any play
2) wheel bearings (recently replaced on my car)
3) steering rack/tie rods
4) ball joints
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For the people with the problem. How old are your tires. If older then 5 years replace them and check back
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I had the same problem also. I started with balancing and front end alignment. After about two months.....I removed the tires from the rims and spun them on a balancing machine. One of my rims was "out-of-round." You see it moving up and down. I have no idea how it happened. I changed the rims and everything is perfect. Just my .02.

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