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Old 11-04-2003 | 03:01 PM
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help with front end problems

Alright I got an alignment, balanced all 4 tires (which are new), replaced the struts with tokico blues, checked everything else out and still the front end of my car feels shaky, not so much in the steering wheel but in the whole car. I WANT TO DRIVE IT OFF A CLIFF ! The only thing left I can think of is motor mounts, which I have bought from Cattman and have not put them in yet. Any thoughts as to why this problem will not remedy? Anyone know any specialists in the north jersey area for alignments and front end work?
Old 11-04-2003 | 05:36 PM
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Has it only done this since you got new tires...?
Old 11-04-2003 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by spirilis
Has it only done this since you got new tires...?

No, It just kinda got worse and worse for no apparent reason. It seems like when i fix something it gets progressively better but I cant get rid of it..........i am begining to hate my car. I got Michelin pilots but I dont think the tires would f-up the ride that much.

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Old 11-05-2003 | 06:43 AM
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ball joint?
Old 11-05-2003 | 01:58 PM
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Read up on my old thread:

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=255421

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Old 11-05-2003 | 05:57 PM
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Yeah you definetely don't want to drive it off a cliff, that won't help your front end problems too much...

I'm not really sure, just get it checked out by a good mechanic, then try adding a FSTB and/or RSB. Good luck!
Old 11-05-2003 | 06:57 PM
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You might try jacking up each front wheel, one at a time, under the lower suspension link close to the wheel. Dont jack on a tie rod or rack component!
Put your hands 6 and 12 oclock and push with one hand and pull with the other than vice versa. Do it again in the 3 and 9 positions.
If you find some slop this will more than likely be your noise.
If this does not work for you, ask around for a good front end/ alignment guy and take it in.
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