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Curtis Thomsen Posted on Nov 05, 2015
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Why do my tires shimmy when at speed and in a turn

When I;m on the freeway and at speed approx.60-75mph and hit a bump while in a turn,the frontend starts to shake.

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The vehicle has a standard front steering system using a Pitman Arm, Center Link, and tie rods. These components wear out over time and can cause shimmy in turns and at higher speeds. Have the steering checked out by a mechanic to determine if anything needs replacing.

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Check your front half shafts

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