Truck bounces around when driving between 35-40 mph

Tiny
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That’s when it only does it. Slower or faster speed than that then it’s fine. Can you tell me why? I got new shocks, brake pads and rotors and wheel bearing also. Help me please.
Saturday, November 9th, 2019 AT 6:40 PM

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Tiny
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Does the truck seem to bounce only when hitting bumps or is it a continual bounce condition during that speed range?
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Saturday, November 9th, 2019 AT 7:02 PM
Tiny
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Yes continuously in that speed range only. If slower or faster it stops.
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Saturday, November 9th, 2019 AT 8:02 PM
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Thanks for the clarification. Vibrations or bouncing that occurs only in certain speed ranges is almost always caused by tire imbalance. At this point, I suggest having your tires re-balanced by a local tire dealer. If the tires are significantly worn or worn unevenly, this could also be a contributor to the vibration. If that's the case, they most likely would need to be replaced.
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Saturday, November 9th, 2019 AT 8:19 PM
Tiny
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It is not the balance went and check already. I’m thinking the cam bolt on the upper control arm is out of whack. Only the passenger front side does it.
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Sunday, November 10th, 2019 AT 5:34 AM
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Worn suspension components or bushings normally don't cause this type of condition. It certainly wouldn't hurt to go through all the suspension bushings and joints to check for wear/play, however I don't think that's the cause of your issue.

When they balanced your tires, do you know if they performed a "road force" balance? This is different from a standard tire balance as it measures the amount of force exerted against the road surface by the tire. Certain tire issues won't be identified by a normal balance. I would recommend having this done if it wasn't already performed.
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Sunday, November 10th, 2019 AT 5:46 AM
Tiny
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Okay, thanks I’ll try that first. But I did change all the ball joints, bushing and mostly all the suspensions components when I got the truck. My old set of tires did that too was hoping new tires would make it stop but it didn’t.
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Sunday, November 10th, 2019 AT 5:51 AM
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It is possible there is an issue with that wheel too. This is something a road force balance would identify.

Have you tried moving that wheel/tire to a different position on the truck to see if the issue follows it? That’s something quick and easy to try before going back to the tire store.
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Sunday, November 10th, 2019 AT 6:30 AM
Tiny
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Okay, we’ll try all that when I have time and let you know. Thank you
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Sunday, November 10th, 2019 AT 6:31 AM
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Sounds good.
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Monday, November 11th, 2019 AT 5:18 AM

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