Gerritt Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 This truck has been bullet proof, Ford F150. Today I noticed a shaking in the front end, it is slow and consistant, and I can see the steering wheel move back and forth left to right.. it even seems the front of the trucks is swaying back and forth..(maybe an optical illusion?) it only seems to do this @ slow speeds.. on the Highway it seems to disappear? any thoughts before I take it in fellas? and approx cost to repair? Thanks! G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Warped brake disk.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chessy Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 might be a bad tire .. feel for any buldges.. some times a belt just lets go and the slow speed makes me think thats what it is .. i had one in the van in the back end ... felt like you were in a milkshake blender but once got up to speed it dissapeard .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokestackLightnin Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Most likely a tire or rim causing the issue. Typically warped discs won't rear their ugly head until brake application when they will pulsate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted January 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Just so happens my girlfriend hit 2 curbs in a Tim Hortons drive through... all in one day! wonder if it is related :wallbash: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 LOL.. and she admitted it! Rim or side wall then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfisher Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Id bet on a bent rim, seen it before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokestackLightnin Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Just so happens my girlfriend hit 2 curbs in a Tim Hortons drive through... all in one day! wonder if it is related Ladies and Gentlemen, I think we have a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted January 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 I was in the truck when she did it LOL! just did not put two and two together till now!... She'll pay.... ohhhh yes she will pay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 have you snow packed in your wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokestackLightnin Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 have you snow packed in your wheels? Another good suggestion, the thing about snow/ice packing is usually it will make noise at slow speeds but not cause vibrations until higher speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 I was in the truck when she did it LOL! just did not put two and two together till now!... She'll pay.... ohhhh yes she will pay! Ya right !! ya better back that up with pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) have you snow packed in your wheels? Was going to say the same. I just went through this.Dont ask how it got there. Lets just say,I drive like Dale. Edited January 31, 2011 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 life's more fun sideways misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 The 2003 F150 steel wheels are terrible water/ice holders as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Bad tire most likely Gerritt. Every time the bump in the tire hits the road it pushes on the wheel. It may be a bent rim but it would have to be bent quite a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Could just be a bad tire. Best take it in and have the front end inspected as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 I think it's just a loose nut behind the steering wheel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 We're taking mine in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 I had the same deal with mine yesterday. It was snow/ice/slush in the backside of my rims. Doesn't help that I was driving all over scugog thru a foot of snow/slush in -20 temps S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 I have the same issues when I power wash my wheels after running down dirt roads in the wet. The dirt builds up on the back sied of the wheel and if you don't wash real well there are sections left behind that really throw off the balance of the wheel. Sometimes so bad your vision blurs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted January 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Thanks for the advice every one. I took it in and was a bad tire. I had them throw on my snow tires and will look for a good set of all seasonals come the spring. They recommended a set of Cooper LT's for 180 a piece. Not too sure on the Cooper brand however.. Thanks again guys! G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) Cooper's aren't too bad. Firestone Destination are an excellent tire for the price if I may make a recommendation. I run the All Terrain version and I paid quite a bit less than 180/tire for my Jeep. They rate as good or better than the Bridgestone Dueler ATs. Check their ratings out on tirerack.com. There's a less agressive Long Trail, LE, highway or all season version too Edited January 31, 2011 by Raf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Thanks for the advice every one. I took it in and was a bad tire. Think I mentioned that. The trouble is not so much with the tire as it is with who you let drive the truck.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 You can buy an expensive new set of Goodyear Wrangler's at 0% financing over 6 years.. comes with a free 2011 F150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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