2000 Neon Rear Shake

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JDELAITH
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my neon shakes very bad in the rear feels like the car is going to shake apart and I have changed all the struts recently what could it be?
Mar 30, 2006 at 1:03 AM
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VANDRAGON
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when was the last time you bought new tires?. you could have a broken or twisted belt in one of the tires or the lug nuts are loose. there is a difference in shake and bounce!
Mar 30, 2006 at 6:11 AM

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Check when the tires were last replaced and inspect them for a broken or twisted belt. Also verify that the lug nuts are tight, and distinguish a true shake from a bounce.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2000 Neon reports severe rear shaking that feels like the car may shake apart, even after recently replacing all the struts. The expert asks when the tires were last replaced and suggests a broken or twisted tire belt or loose lug nuts, noting the difference between shake and bounce.

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