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Smokey_SS · 10-11-2021, 11:33 AM

Having an issue with my steering wheel shaking over 55 MPH and it gets worse as speed increases. I have replaced tires and basically everything in the front end. I was thinking maybe the struts up front went bad? I was looking to replace them and was wanting to know what brand everyone was using. If you have any insight what else could be causing the problem it would be appreciated. The car has headers ,CAI, E85, 1.25 lowering springs and a GPI Stage 3 cam. Thanks in advance.

hrpiii · 10-11-2021, 12:07 PM

what parts include "replaced basically everything in the front end".

Smokey_SS · 10-11-2021, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hrpiii

what parts include "replaced basically everything in the front end".

control arms, tie rods, rack and pinion. wheel hub

ronwc · 10-11-2021, 02:40 PM

What about bent rim?

acutron42 · 10-11-2021, 02:43 PM

Look on the inside of your wheels & see if you lost any stick on weights.

gtstorey · 10-11-2021, 02:44 PM

Bilstein

Smokey_SS · 10-11-2021, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ronwc

What about bent rim?

its gotten balanced 3 times. wouldnt they be able to tell from that?

gtstorey · 10-11-2021, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokey_SS

its gotten balanced 3 times. wouldnt they be able to tell from that?

Not necessarily. They often don't look or care.

Jack a wheel and spin a tire while sliding a block of wood slowly toward it (both back and side. This will check for problems in the tire and rim. Then slide the block toward the rim while sitting on something so it can reach the rim to check the rim separately.

1JEWLDSSRS · 10-11-2021, 06:02 PM

I replaced my front struts when it was time with the same OEM that was on it from the factory since they lasted so long.

11-Camaro · 10-12-2021, 11:09 AM

I had to do 4 visits to different locations for wheel weights. Hard to believe that level of incompetence but that was exactly what I had recently...

1JEWLDSSRS · 10-12-2021, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 11-Camaro

I had to do 4 visits to different locations for wheel weights. Hard to believe that level of incompetence but that was exactly what I had recently...

Wow, that's messed up!! But yea you gotta watch out for the "incompetence" places out there.

AlanRubin · 10-12-2021, 10:44 PM

Any suspension part that's bad will cause the wheel to shake. Sometimes only
when turning in certain directions.

My issue was the left side forward lower control am, they do have ball joints.

The issue arised once more last week, same side, was the TIE ROD END.

SO, take your pick.

Jack the front end up.
Grab each tire at 3 and 9, and wiggle it. If you have movement, it's the tie rod, or end.
If you have it at 6 and 12, it's an LCA, or loose bolts holding the strut to the knuckle.

IF you have movement at 10 and 4, 2 and 8, along with the others, it's a wheel
bearing.

Royal Tiger · 10-14-2021, 04:49 PM

Just to add to the replacement discussion, I was looking at the entry level Koni orange and one of the site sponsors was having a sale and I got Koni yellow for a few dollars more. Very happy with them.

10-11-2021, 11:33 AM	#1
Smokey_SS Drives: Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 8 View My Garage	2011 Camaro Struts Having an issue with my steering wheel shaking over 55 MPH and it gets worse as speed increases. I have replaced tires and basically everything in the front end. I was thinking maybe the struts up front went bad? I was looking to replace them and was wanting to know what brand everyone was using. If you have any insight what else could be causing the problem it would be appreciated. The car has headers ,CAI, E85, 1.25 lowering springs and a GPI Stage 3 cam. Thanks in advance.

10-11-2021, 06:02 PM	#9
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,405	I replaced my front struts when it was time with the same OEM that was on it from the factory since they lasted so long. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

10-12-2021, 11:09 AM	#10
11-Camaro Drives: 11 Camaro SS, Ninja 1000, Santa Fe Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Dallas Posts: 49	I had to do 4 visits to different locations for wheel weights. Hard to believe that level of incompetence but that was exactly what I had recently... __________________ 11 Camaro TT SS. 14 1LE motor, full coilover, CNC ported LSA heads, stainless valves, dual springs, Comp 224 cam, Melling oil pump, AGP Garrett GTX30r's, 1400cc injectors, full 3" Magnaflow, dual Walbro 450lph fuel pump, ZL1 6L90 trans, trans cooler, Circle-D 3600, 3.91:1 Eaton Truetrac, line lock, Lingenfelter 2 step. Current boost - e85 814 RWHP.

10-11-2021, 12:07 PM	#2
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,528	what parts include "replaced basically everything in the front end".

10-11-2021, 02:40 PM	#4
ronwc 2011 Camaro RS conv Drives: 2011 camaro rs Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: largo, fl Posts: 18	What about bent rim?

10-11-2021, 02:43 PM	#5
acutron42 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: WNY Posts: 732	Look on the inside of your wheels & see if you lost any stick on weights.

10-11-2021, 02:44 PM	#6
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,143	Bilstein

10-12-2021, 10:44 PM	#12
AlanRubin Banned Drives: 2010 LS Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Pgh Posts: 411	Any suspension part that's bad will cause the wheel to shake. Sometimes only when turning in certain directions. My issue was the left side forward lower control am, they do have ball joints. The issue arised once more last week, same side, was the TIE ROD END. SO, take your pick. Jack the front end up. Grab each tire at 3 and 9, and wiggle it. If you have movement, it's the tie rod, or end. If you have it at 6 and 12, it's an LCA, or loose bolts holding the strut to the knuckle. IF you have movement at 10 and 4, 2 and 8, along with the others, it's a wheel bearing.

10-14-2021, 04:49 PM	#13
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	Just to add to the replacement discussion, I was looking at the entry level Koni orange and one of the site sponsors was having a sale and I got Koni yellow for a few dollars more. Very happy with them.