Worsening wobble

[tommyboi87]

While pulling in/out of parking spaces, making sharp left turns I get a hard wobble coming from the passenger side front tire. All the front components are new except pitman and idler arm. First thought was wheel bearing, but no sound or vibration are present. The problem isn't noticeable any other time. Only while slow sharp left hand turns. My guess would be idler arm beings it's on the right side, and it's one of the only steering components that haven't been changed. What would yall suggest?

 

[Merc225hp]

Sell it lol.








Go for the idler arm.

 

[tommyboi87]

That's what I'm thinking

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[Merc225hp]

Dude was just jk but she has not been nice to you one bit. Wish I could get there and go over it with you see if we could find it.

 

[dodge dude94]

Lift it.

 

[tommyboi87]

I was talking about the idler arm part not selling it lmao. Aside from the suspension part, this truck is amazing. The motor and transmission is solid. As I said originally, it's a toss between the two idler and pitman arm, or wheel bearings, but when I raise the front end, there is zero play in the wheels, which to me, would eliminate bearings. So that leaves, idler/pitman arm, or center link maybe? Dodge dude, I had a two wheel drive like this one before that was lifted, and it kept breaking control arm bushings.

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[tommyboi87]

Ok so I'm waiting for that passenger tire to go rolling down the road without me. Feels fine in a straight line. My shocks need replacing, but can't do anything until payday. Noticed a little rub on my upper control arm.

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[tommyboi87]

Decided to take another look at everything when I pulled up at work this morning. Everything appeared to be in place. Then I noticed this spot on whatever that's called where my tire has rubbed down to shiny metal. Then I looked at the tire and you can see the spots where the tire hits corresponding to the wobble. I took a pic of my spindle as well so yall can see what I see. If any other visuals are needed I can take pics.

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[tommyboi87]

One day, I'll start a forum called metalkingtomyself.com

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[dodge dude94]

That's the sway bar

 

[tommyboi87]

I had a moment... Couldn't think of those two simple words to save my life.

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[tommyboi87]

I don't know wtF could be causing my tire to rub against it though. It's only that left hand slow sharp turn that when I notice it. Kinda like I'd be turning with only one lug nut holding the tire on.

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[tommyboi87]

Could a warped rotor cause the wobble without the brakes being applied?

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[tommyboi87]

I've been having a warped rotor, just haven't gotten enough spare time lately to change it.

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[tommyboi87]

Nobody?

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[GoldDot]

Yes, warped rotors will cause steering wobble without the brakes applied. It usually occurs at speed though.

 

[tommyboi87]

I'm gonna try changing the idler arm and warped rotor. If that doesn't fix the problem, then I may have to put this thing to sleep.

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[tommyboi87]

Just an update fellas. Ended up changing rotors bearings, seals, and a tie rod end in hopes of fixing this wobble. Didn't work. Threw in the towel. Took it to three places to get it checked out. They couldn't tell me squat. So I guess I'm stuck with this wobble forever. Thinking my negative camber(which isn't much) might have something to do with it?

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[TheFactor]

Don't let it sway you the wrong way

J/K couldn't help it and hope you got her fixed

 

[tommyboi87]

Nope.. still wobbles. I don't care anymore man. I'm just waiting for the wheels to fall off so I can burn it and upgrade to something newer. Been driving the chevy a lot lately. Better mpgs and no wobble lol

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