1994 Chevrolet Silverado Wheel Wobble

JMACKY

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I have a 94 silverado 4x4 ext cab, 100,000 miles, with a after market 400 small block engine. I also have a 4 inch body lift and 6 inch suspension lift. The problem that i have been having lately. I have never had this problem befor, is the front driver side wheel wobbles like crazy when i get up to around 45mph. But once i get up around 50 it stops. so far i have had the tire balanced and the front end aligned. I also know its not the rim. so if you could help out that would be great.

Mar 8, 2007 at 4:55 AM

2CARPRO JACK

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Wheel bearing? lift kits and big tires will wear it out pretty fast

Mar 9, 2007 at 12:07 AM

STEELWEELS

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i would also check the ball joints, some shops dont even look at them for an alignment, trust me, i went thru 4 alignments on the same truck in 2 years at different shops and they all missed the ball joints, after new tie rods, cv shafts, rotors and hubs, the ball joints were worn enough to cause the same problem and was missed in the alignments.i am not a certified mechanic, but, this is what happened to me, about $2,000.00 later

Mar 9, 2007 at 12:45 AM

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Inspect the front driver-side wheel bearing, which lift kits and larger tires can wear quickly. Also have the ball joints checked, since worn joints can cause a speed-specific wobble that an alignment may miss.

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A 1994 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 with body and suspension lifts developed a front driver-side wheel wobble around 45 mph that stopped near 50 mph. Balancing and alignment did not fix it, and the rim was ruled out. The expert suggested a worn wheel bearing, and another reply recommended checking the ball joints.

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