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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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As reported by the milf, although I must admit, I didn't believe her. BUT DAMN the entire front end shimmies like.....well like nothing Ive ever experienced. Crazy wobble, not a vibration but something that feels catastrophic, or maybe even worse. You've got to hit a bump in the road just right, but damn when you do, it's ungodly, it's as if the entire front end is being lifted and swung right and left simultaneously. Brake to a stop and drive off as if nothing ever happened, until it does again. What the hell causes this??
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 05:44 PM
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The search feature works. Trust me, I know.
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 05:46 PM
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dammit, I'm drinkin, dont make me work!
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 05:48 PM
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Then I would recommend you wait till you have a clear head to research or do any work to your vehicle.
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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unwelcome voice of sanity
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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Okay
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 06:07 PM
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replace wheel bearing happened to me
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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check for loose/warn parts I just fixed mine by taking the better part of the afternoon and fixing it.
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