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When driving 60-70 MPH there is a shimmy that comes and goes?

Tiny
RICHARD SMITH6
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  • 1998 FORD MUSTANG
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • 2WD
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  • 121,000 MILES
Front struts seem strong, but at 60-70 MPH there is a shimmy that comes and goes. Wheels and tires are good and balanced. I've read where this year range had issues with front ends, so looking at a front-end kit with tie rod ends and ball joints and stabilizer link kits. Then have an alignment done. Am I missing anything?
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Friday, October 27th, 2023 AT 4:33 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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That should fix it, I have seen the lower ball joints/tie rod ends being worn out and cause this problem. Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.
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Friday, October 27th, 2023 AT 8:48 AM
Tiny
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Once the parts come in, I'll take photos of before and after.
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Friday, October 27th, 2023 AT 9:41 AM
Tiny
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Thank you.
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Monday, October 30th, 2023 AT 10:12 AM
Tiny
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Have all the parts, but have to wait for warmer weather, no shop.
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Monday, January 29th, 2024 AT 5:37 AM

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