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Shimmy shake at 40 to 45 mph

Tiny
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  • 1995 DODGE TRUCK
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I have a 1995 dodge ram 1500 4x4. Replaced ball joints. Tie rod ends are nice n tight. New tires plus new rotors as well as new universals in the front end. Truck still dose the shimmy shake at 40 to 45 mph?

shakes at 40 to 45 almost like a bounce house.
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2012 AT 12:29 AM

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Tiny
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So everything you did changed nothing? Is that why you had parts replaced?
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2012 AT 12:45 AM
Tiny
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Yes I figured I would start from the pavement up. Any ideas would be helpfull.
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2012 AT 7:47 PM
Tiny
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Have someone follow you on road to inspect wheels for shake to try and pinpoint place of problem.
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Thursday, March 15th, 2012 AT 7:58 PM
Tiny
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Thinking I narrowed it down to the track bar. Beleave it oblonged wher it bolts to the frame.
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Friday, March 16th, 2012 AT 12:18 AM
Tiny
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Be sure and post what you find wrong.
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Saturday, March 17th, 2012 AT 12:53 AM
Tiny
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Yes will do. Hope it works got my fingers crossed. O' also replaceing stablizer shock we will see.
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Monday, March 19th, 2012 AT 1:15 AM

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