Vibration from front?

Hi,

I would think if it was a tire, wheel, or something related to either of those, you would feel it in the steering as well. Often, if the vibration is felt in the floor or seat, it is one of the rear tires. What makes you say it's from the front? Do you feel it in the brakes?

Do me a favor. After driving the vehicle a few miles, get out and see if there is excessive heat from either wheel. You may have a brake hanging up and overheating.

Also, yes, it could be a wheel, tire, bearing, and so on. Let me know if you hear any odd sounds or notice any odors.

Take care,

Joe

Checked tire pressure and one on front had 12.9 the other 22, rear were 24 each. So, all were out. Inflated all and will see hopefully that was it.

Hi,

Wow, that is a problem. LOL Make sure the tires are worn evenly and have not shifted belts.

Let me know if this resolves the issue.

Take care,

joe

Balanced the wheels myself and placed the front wheels on rear...way better now, only does vibrate some when I hit it heard at 60mph, am thinking it's in the drive train, maybe the flex disc.

Hi,

Anything is possible. However, since you eliminated a lot of the vibration with what you've done, I suspect it may still be one of the wheels or tires. When you balanced them, did you inspect the tires for a bent rim, shifted belts, or uneven tire wear?

Also, when you are feeling it now, do you notice it in the steering wheel, or does it seem to be in the floor and seat of the vehicle?

Joe

Tires are different brands, but all around 50-60% and no obvious wear that can cause this thing. Didn't see any indication of a bent rim. I feel it in steering and in floor.

Hi,

If you are feeling it in the steering, the tires are balanced, there are no indications of tire or rim damage, then we need to suspect something with an axle joint. Are any of the CV boots leaking?

Take a look at this link and let me know your thoughts:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-cv-axle-joint

Let me know.

Joe

No CV up front it's a rear wheel drive.

Sorry about that. I'm thinking AWD. Have you checked to make sure there aren't any issues with the driveshaft? There is a rubber flex coupler that could be faulty and causing this. See pic below.

Check to see if there is evidence of cracking or play. There is a coupler at both the front and rear of the drive shaft.

Let me know.

Joe

See pic below.

Yes, that's what i thought. But I haven't checked it yet. Once i rotated the wheels and reassured me the tire pressure was exactly where it is now it drives hardly any good, but I'll still check it out. Thank you

Hi,

Sounds like a plan. When you check them, look for any cracks or damage to the coupler. They can cause a vibration when they fail.

Take care of yourself.

Joe