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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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i have an 89 cherokee pioneer and whenever i hit 45mph or higher the driver side front tire shakes and wobbles and feels like it is bouncing does anyone have any idea how to fix this??
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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bent rim ?
have the tire checked for balance at a tire shop
worn out shocks ?
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Raise tire up and hold a straight edge up close to the tire to check for anything uneven while you spin the tire/rim
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by slamminbeer
i have an 89 cherokee pioneer and whenever i hit 45mph or higher the driver side front tire shakes and wobbles and feels like it is bouncing does anyone have any idea how to fix this??
do you have anymore info. lifted? tire size and make? any mods?
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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sits stock and i have 235 75 15's i have replaced the trac bar and inner and outer tie rods and still this is happening
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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sounds like an inner tire seperation. take your wheels for a balance job.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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did you already check your wheelbearings?
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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new tires and rims already and i have not checked the wheel bearing but i will thanks
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by slamminbeer
new tires and rims already and i have not checked the wheel bearing but i will thanks
did it do it before the new wheels and tires?
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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Also check the control arm bushings & ball joints.
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