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A bit of shimmy

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Old Dec 27, 2020 | 07:00 PM
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A bit of shimmy

While driving my 49 Olds 88 I get a bit of shake through the steering shaft and wheel around 40mph that smooths out at higher speeds. The tires are newer coaker tires and look to be professionally balanced. I have no reason to think they aren’t balance or to think they have lost a weight.
my king pins have a bit of play, but I’m not sure how much is to much. Think I should start with a clean slate and replace the kingpins? Whew bearings are greased and properly adjusted. My steering box was in real bad shape when I got it. Super hard to turn. I discovered it was bone dry. I added the proper steering box lube and it helped free up the box.
Old Dec 27, 2020 | 07:46 PM
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I would start with the inexpensive first and get the tires balanced.
Old Dec 27, 2020 | 08:32 PM
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I agree, this seems to indicate a balance issue.
Originally Posted by maineolds
While driving my 49 Olds 88 I get a bit of shake through the steering shaft and wheel around 40mph that smooths out at higher speeds.
Old Dec 28, 2020 | 08:13 AM
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X3 on the balancing and not all Coker tires are created equal some will give fits trying to balance them... Tedd
Old Dec 28, 2020 | 02:41 PM
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Check In your area for Hunter Road Force balancing. Also ask if they will check the current balance as a reference point but still get the Road Force balancing. Tell the tech doing the balance the symptom, they may spot something.

Good luck!!!
Old Dec 28, 2020 | 02:48 PM
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Thanks everyone. I’ll keep posted
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