does any1 kno anything about MAXIMAS????
06-05-2002, 11:03 AM
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does any1 kno anything about MAXIMAS????
97 maxima (not any specific type i don't think) bought it at an auction, i love the dam thing but when i'm drivin between 65-80 mph, the steering wheel really vibrates n it's annoying, so I :
-got all 4 brand new eagle hp's
-balaced n rotated
-got an alignment
n it still shakes, but usually when i go past 80 it eases up, what the hell is goin on????????
-got all 4 brand new eagle hp's
-balaced n rotated
-got an alignment
n it still shakes, but usually when i go past 80 it eases up, what the hell is goin on????????
06-05-2002, 11:12 AM
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warped rotors, bent axle, coule be a plethora of problems.
I would put my money on a funky axle though..
pull the driver's side axle out, give it a 1/3 turn and stick it back in.
fixed vibrations on more than a few front wheel drive cars doing that.
I would put my money on a funky axle though..
pull the driver's side axle out, give it a 1/3 turn and stick it back in.
fixed vibrations on more than a few front wheel drive cars doing that.
06-05-2002, 11:18 AM
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Originally posted by Matt93SE
warped rotors, bent axle, coule be a plethora of problems.
I would put my money on a funky axle though..
pull the driver's side axle out, give it a 1/3 turn and stick it back in.
fixed vibrations on more than a few front wheel drive cars doing that.
warped rotors, bent axle, coule be a plethora of problems.
I would put my money on a funky axle though..
pull the driver's side axle out, give it a 1/3 turn and stick it back in.
fixed vibrations on more than a few front wheel drive cars doing that.
will try
but if this is due to a previous accident or whatever, u thin it can be fixed? btw i had 2 diff mechanics takea look, n they claim there's no prob
06-05-2002, 11:23 AM
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could it be the hubs or wheel bearing or a bent wheel.????? i've heard of lots of minimas having this problem with shaking from 65-80 my 95 did and i've heard of it beofre at like 120+ it was still smooth though, weird.
06-05-2002, 11:34 AM
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Originally posted by maxichic
thanx
will try
but if this is due to a previous accident or whatever, u thin it can be fixed? btw i had 2 diff mechanics takea look, n they claim there's no prob
thanx
will try
but if this is due to a previous accident or whatever, u thin it can be fixed? btw i had 2 diff mechanics takea look, n they claim there's no prob
this can be from an accident, or simply from replacing the CV boots. Mine first started when I got the car back after sending it to a shop to fix a tranny leak. bad axle seal. so I had thse vibes after that for over a year.. I replaced the entire suspension and brake system and bought 2 sets of wheels and 3 sets of tires trying to fix the problem. numerous alignments and tire rotation/balances never fixed it. I'd finally given up.
Then one day my CV boot blew while I was on vacation. I had a few hours of extra time, so I bought a new boot and pulled the axle out and rebuilt the joint.. when I got it back together and took it for a drive, the vibes were compeltely gone.
06-05-2002, 11:43 AM
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Originally posted by Matt93SE
this can be from an accident, or simply from replacing the CV boots. Mine first started when I got the car back after sending it to a shop to fix a tranny leak. bad axle seal. so I had thse vibes after that for over a year.. I replaced the entire suspension and brake system and bought 2 sets of wheels and 3 sets of tires trying to fix the problem. numerous alignments and tire rotation/balances never fixed it. I'd finally given up.
Then one day my CV boot blew while I was on vacation. I had a few hours of extra time, so I bought a new boot and pulled the axle out and rebuilt the joint.. when I got it back together and took it for a drive, the vibes were compeltely gone.
this can be from an accident, or simply from replacing the CV boots. Mine first started when I got the car back after sending it to a shop to fix a tranny leak. bad axle seal. so I had thse vibes after that for over a year.. I replaced the entire suspension and brake system and bought 2 sets of wheels and 3 sets of tires trying to fix the problem. numerous alignments and tire rotation/balances never fixed it. I'd finally given up.
Then one day my CV boot blew while I was on vacation. I had a few hours of extra time, so I bought a new boot and pulled the axle out and rebuilt the joint.. when I got it back together and took it for a drive, the vibes were compeltely gone.
06-05-2002, 11:50 AM
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Originally posted by emax95
My old Explorer use to vibrate at 63 MPH and up, I changed the spark plugs and then it drove really smooth. Maybe check your plugs
My old Explorer use to vibrate at 63 MPH and up, I changed the spark plugs and then it drove really smooth. Maybe check your plugs
what do u think Matt93SE? lol
06-05-2002, 11:52 AM
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Originally posted by Matt93SE
Have fun. wear clothes you won't worry about getting dirty.
Have fun. wear clothes you won't worry about getting dirty.
thanx
06-05-2002, 11:57 AM
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Originally posted by maxichic
well i was planning to wear minimal clothing b/c knowing me, i'l get all dirty tryin to clean every inch when i'm all done
thanx
well i was planning to wear minimal clothing b/c knowing me, i'l get all dirty tryin to clean every inch when i'm all done
thanx
06-05-2002, 01:19 PM
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jane was the only one on this thread who i noticed had a 4th gen (i know ethan used to)............
my old car does this too (1996 SE). but its only between 70 and about 78 MPH. ive read a few posts on it and i think it just turned out to be a built in problem that 4th gens have/had (maybe it was corrected during the latter years of the 4th gen)
i dont know for sure but what i've gathered is that the shaking at about 70 MPH is pretty "normal" for 4th gens. not sure what causes it but i think a lot of people have the same exact problem.
my old car does this too (1996 SE). but its only between 70 and about 78 MPH. ive read a few posts on it and i think it just turned out to be a built in problem that 4th gens have/had (maybe it was corrected during the latter years of the 4th gen)
i dont know for sure but what i've gathered is that the shaking at about 70 MPH is pretty "normal" for 4th gens. not sure what causes it but i think a lot of people have the same exact problem.
06-05-2002, 07:44 PM
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Originally posted by dmBK
my steering wheel was shaking at speed after i bent lower control arms. both. now they replaced. hopefully tomowwow after i do alignment, it be all good
my steering wheel was shaking at speed after i bent lower control arms. both. now they replaced. hopefully tomowwow after i do alignment, it be all good
06-05-2002, 09:15 PM
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Originally posted by maxichic
bent lower control arms? which is...?
bent lower control arms? which is...?
06-05-2002, 09:52 PM
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Originally posted by DanNY
if your alignment was done correctly then your control arm would not be bent. if a suspension component is bent the alignment tech would let u know because it won't be within spec.
if your alignment was done correctly then your control arm would not be bent. if a suspension component is bent the alignment tech would let u know because it won't be within spec.
thank you again
06-10-2002, 12:24 AM
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Originally posted by JoesMAX
is it possible that maybe your front tires were on backwards? if the tread is going in the wrong direction it can screw up your alignment you know
is it possible that maybe your front tires were on backwards? if the tread is going in the wrong direction it can screw up your alignment you know
06-10-2002, 01:28 AM
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there are a bunch of things that will cause the steering wheel shimmy due to the numerous components in the front suspension and steering system. The most likely culprits: steering rack bushing or damaged tie-rod (or also called tension rod)
4:30 am and I'm still up. It's almost sunrise!!!
4:30 am and I'm still up. It's almost sunrise!!!
06-10-2002, 03:15 AM
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ok i have to know, is matt a mechanic, if not then man how the hell did you learn all this stuff? i mean im trying to take mine apart to learn and all, my parents wont let me mod and get mad whenever the hood is open, i dont think you are a mechanic because i think your site says that your a mechanical engineer, or some kinda engineer. talked about it with the amp rack.
who knows.....
its 3:15 and i have to wake up in 2hours and 45mins. im getting my FSTB and clear corners tommarrow afterschool.
also matt, you said you went throw two pairs of wheels, what did you do with those?
later
MrGone
who knows.....
its 3:15 and i have to wake up in 2hours and 45mins. im getting my FSTB and clear corners tommarrow afterschool.
also matt, you said you went throw two pairs of wheels, what did you do with those?
later
MrGone
06-10-2002, 09:13 AM
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Originally posted by maxichic
hey i had a great time drivin that 6 speed of urs, too bad i didn't get it past 3rd
hey i had a great time drivin that 6 speed of urs, too bad i didn't get it past 3rd
did u get lost going back? because it looked like u went the wrong way.
06-10-2002, 09:18 AM
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Originally posted by JoesMAX
when you come out to ny for the CAI install ill let you drive my stick shift again
when you come out to ny for the CAI install ill let you drive my stick shift again
yea when i come out to LI you better let me drive your 2k2 and you can drive my little boosted toy, but there is no way in HELL I will "drive your stick shift"
06-10-2002, 09:29 AM
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Originally posted by Matt93SE
Then one day my CV boot blew while I was on vacation. I had a few hours of extra time, so I bought a new boot and pulled the axle out and rebuilt the joint.. when I got it back together and took it for a drive, the vibes were compeltely gone.
Then one day my CV boot blew while I was on vacation. I had a few hours of extra time, so I bought a new boot and pulled the axle out and rebuilt the joint.. when I got it back together and took it for a drive, the vibes were compeltely gone.