Alright everyone, I’m new to the foxbody scene and I’m dealing with an oscillating front end shimmy at 50+ mph. I’ve replaced inner/outer tie rods, sway bar end links, shocks, wheels and tires, fresh alignment and balance. I’m thinking it’s got to be in the steering components further up but let me know what y’all think could be the issue. (It’s also been on a lift and doesn’t have any play in the bearings.)
Wheels-Tires Front end shimmy on 79 foxbody
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Mindseye007
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It doesn’t do it during breaking any worse or at low speeds so I ruled that out.
What do you think would be happening? Is it something that could be fixed or just replace the whole thing?
Mindseye007
5 Year Member
My 1991 LX coupe 5.0 was doing the exact same thing as yours, and it turned out to be my front rotors were warped, upgraded to these https://lmr.com/item/PS-1279-26/powerstop-mustang-z26-rotor-pad-kit-front-87-93-5-0 and my problem was solved.
I missed that you have replaced the inner tie rods so I doubt it’s the rack. They typically work or don’t. Could be the rack bushings…
This is a really good thread over on the Corral. The OP did not post up if he ever fixed it but another member posted his fix. Lots of good tech.
This is a really good thread over on the Corral. The OP did not post up if he ever fixed it but another member posted his fix. Lots of good tech.
I read the thread a now have a bunch of ideas. Starting with the cheaper options first lol. Thanks for the link! I’ll update on what happens.
I had a similar issue with 'The Dump Truck', front tires balanced twice by same guy, took it to another shop and they found a bent front rim, the third shop noticed there were a LOT of weight on one rim, the first guy missed the rim being bent......twice!!
might be worth adding to the list..
might be worth adding to the list..
Easy way to check is to jack up one wheel at a time and put a piece of wood just off the tire and spin the wheel.
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