2016 ram 1500 slight wobble issue

[Jetsfan122]

Hey everyone . So long story. About a month ago I had my brakes replaced at Mavis . I drove home (about 3 miles ) with no issues. Around 8 pm I go out and a few blocks away from my house I feel the rear end to be a little loose . I look in my mirror and see the rear drivers side tire swaying . I go to pull over and before I stop the wheel falls off. Mavis obviously didn’t tighten the lug nuts . I couldn’t find the lug nuts because it was dark to put the spare on because my rim was ruined as the holes were worn away . I called a tow truck and he pulled it on to the flatbed without the tire mounted. I went back in the morning to see if I could locate the lug nuts which I did. I then went home and put the spare tire on. I called Mavis and told them what happened and that they needed to fix this. They sent over a tow truck to bring it to their shop. They ended up replacing my rim, new pad, rotor , studs and lug nuts . I’ve noticed since this happened that the truck doesn’t drive the same. I feel an occasional wobble or sway while driving on the highway . It’s not often, but I feel it. I’ve had my mechanic check it and test drive it and he says everything is fine . It could just be in my head, but I know how my truck rides and it feels different . I know I need a wheel alignment ( it’s slightly off) which I’m planning on doing . I also recently installed a hellwig sway bar (before this happened), so I’m going to check and make sure it hasn’t loosened. Is there anything else I should be looking for ? I was almost at a complete stop when the wheel fell off , so I don’t think I could’ve damaged anything else. Again it could all be in my head that the truck feels different . So, guys , what do you think ? What else should I check ? Any help would be greatly appreciated .

 

[bhonshell37]

To test your psychological theory, do you trust another driver to drive your Ram for a spell?

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[co-pilot]

WOW!.....sorry to hear what happen .......maybe check the balance on the new rim again...

 

[16Ram4x4]

Sorry to hear about that happening to you.
One thing you might want to check to put your mind as ease is to check the drivers side axle shaft to be sure it isn't bent, plus the wheel bearing to be sure it isn't damaged.
My buddy had his tires rotated at a local dealership two years ago and they didn't torque the lug nuts. He made is three miles down the road and his truck started shaking really bad. He pulls over, gets out and discovers that the lug nuts are about to fall off, plus its missing a few.
Worst yet it's winter with gusting winds and 20 degrees and he walks all the way back to the ram dealership. Luckily he didn't have any rims damaged, free tow back to dealership, new lug nuts all around and refunded tire rotation and oil change that same day