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feeling shimmy after hitting bump Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting johnt User Mar 31, 2010, 6:23 PM Post #1 of 3 (4905 views) feeling shimmy after hitting bump Sign In 2003 chevy 3500 express cutaway. 150,000k miles I feel the front wheels shimmy after hitting a bump in the road. I felt it before I had tires rotated thinking that maybe they were not balanced properly but still doing it. Just had alignment but still doing it. Thanks in advance for any help.John Sidom Veteran / Moderator Mar 31, 2010, 7:54 PM Post #2 of 3 (4897 views) Re: feeling shimmy after hitting bump Sign In It depends at what speeds this is happening. An alignment won't cause a shimmy. Did they rebalance the tires for you when they were rotated? That is probably the 1st thing I would check. An out of balance tire will typically start vibrating around 45mph and smooth out above 60mph Justin503 Novice Apr 1, 2010, 3:41 PM Post #3 of 3 (4892 views) Re: feeling shimmy after hitting bump Sign In At 150,000 Mi. the suspension is getting tired. Could be any number of thing because "shimmy" is hard to visualize. Do you feel it in the front end or the rear? Either way, here are some possible culprits: Struts, ball joints, wheel barings, bushings... etc. The way I would diagnose it if you don't want to take it to a garage is to put it on a lift, and visually inspect the suspension, and see if you can shake it. If anything wiggles that's an indicator.   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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