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BOOST GOD
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From: NL CT
make sure your getting your lugs torqued to spec (80 lbs?). I think that will definitly cause problems.
Also, if you caliper isn't retracting your pad entirely, and the pad is dragging, that might cause the problem.
Just tossing out ideas...
-PHiZ
In my experience though, no one breaks out the torque wrench to torque lugs to spec, and that causes problems.
Also, if you caliper isn't retracting your pad entirely, and the pad is dragging, that might cause the problem.
Just tossing out ideas...
-PHiZ
In my experience though, no one breaks out the torque wrench to torque lugs to spec, and that causes problems.
Brooklyn
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Brooklyn ,NY
well check the rims if you were getting a vibrations for a long time and you didnt do anythingabout it you could have messed up the whole spindel and if so you might need to replace it.if it only started when you installed the rims it could be that the rim is bent or did not come round it" happen" from factory and that is causing the problem try rotating your rims and see if it still doing it, if its not just change lugs and bults the best lugs are the factory one those aftermarket ones strip easy.......................:thumbup:
ch1x0r
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From: PA
Originally posted by 96GreenCivic
yeah they were balance 2xs by the shop, it isnt' alignment ( i dont think ) cause it never happened on my steelies.
yeah they were balance 2xs by the shop, it isnt' alignment ( i dont think ) cause it never happened on my steelies.
cx power!
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From: berkeley, ca --> la, ca representin' tha 510&626
Originally posted by westcoaststyle
Wheel or you need hubcentric rings to better balance the wheels on the hub. Do a search on vibrates or shakes and you'll get some returns on this subject. It's been covered before and there are more details regarding the possible problems and solutions.
Wheel or you need hubcentric rings to better balance the wheels on the hub. Do a search on vibrates or shakes and you'll get some returns on this subject. It's been covered before and there are more details regarding the possible problems and solutions.
wooooo woooooooooo
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From: Twin Cities
This gonna sounds nuts, but could be the problem. The tire might be out of round. My buddy had a wheel balanced 4 times, and it still shook like a biotch. Yes, it was balanced, but the tire being out of round was making it shake. Jack up the front of the car, start it up, and SLOWLY let out the clutch so just the one side starts to spin. (I'm not to blame if you get hurt, or kill someone!) I've done it quite a few times just to check things with no problems. Anyway, with the wheel spinning, you would be able to see any motion up and down, or side to side.
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From: New Jersey
Yeah,
Lots of suggestions, thanks to all. This morning I decided to swap the rear to front to be sure that it is the wheel. And guess what? No more vibration! It has to be the rim! I'll tell them to rebalance it and if that doesn't work, I'll tell them to get me another rim. I may be out of round
Thanks HAN
Lots of suggestions, thanks to all. This morning I decided to swap the rear to front to be sure that it is the wheel. And guess what? No more vibration! It has to be the rim! I'll tell them to rebalance it and if that doesn't work, I'll tell them to get me another rim. I may be out of round
Thanks HAN
