92 dodge Ram front end shakes

1992 DODGE RAM
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OLD DODGE
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I have a 92 Dodge Ram 3/4 ton, 4X4 with the Cummins turbo diesel. This morning going to work the front end started to shake violently. I had to pull off the road. It would start to shake at around 10 mph. PLease help! What could be the problem?
Jan 5, 2006 at 10:46 PM

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Diagnostic guidance. Suggested checks and possible repairs are separate from the owner's reported results.

Stop driving until the severe shaking has been assessed; arrange towing. Have the tires, wheels, steering and suspension inspected before further road testing.

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Source: This question and its visible discussion. Owner reports are distinguished from other participants' experiences. Follow-up guidance is not a confirmed diagnosis. NHTSA: Tire safety https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/tires General support for professional assessment of tire damage, irregular wear and vibration; no particular tire failure is established here.

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Check for a separated tire. it could even be on the rear.

garceau83
Jan 5, 2006 at 11:54 PM
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how can u tell if the tire is seperated? Kind of a dumb question./ i can't see anything wrong with it
Jan 6, 2006 at 12:04 AM
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If you can't see the tire being out of round or see a bubble, you might try jacking up one wheel at a time and turn it. You can watch to see if it is out of round.
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Or maybe even have someone look at the wheels as you drive by. I assume this does not occur when accelerating in netural.

if you are driving and push in the clutch, does it stop shaking or wait until you slow down some.

garceau83
Jan 6, 2006 at 12:10 AM
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it is manual and i did shut the truck off in neutral when going down the road and i still did it. it wasnt that bad this morning until i hit around 60 mph. then all of the sudden it was violent and never quit
Jan 6, 2006 at 12:14 AM
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I would check the tires first. The next thing to check would be loose front end parts. If the parts are worn a lot and you hit a chuck hole, it could cause the shaking you describe but it would normally go away after you slowed down and until you hit another hole.

check the tires.

allegro83
Jan 6, 2006 at 12:22 AM
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Let me know if you found anything. You might have to take it to a tire dealer and have them check it if you can't see a problem. Sometimes, it is hard to see a separation.

How old are the tires and who made them. It we decide it isn't the tires, we will consider other things.

garceau83
Jan 6, 2006 at 4:26 AM

Discussion summary

92 dodge Ram front end shakes

The owner of a 1992 Dodge Ram diesel reported severe front-end shaking, including an episode at highway speed. Replies suggested tire damage and steering or suspension wear.

Reported outcome: No damaged component or successful repair was identified.

The owner's rolling test with the engine switched off is not a recommended diagnostic procedure. The discussion did not establish a particular tire or steering part as the cause.

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