1988 All Other Makes All Other Models Repair Question
Topics covered: Ball joint, Brakes, Bushing.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on November 28, 2006
1988 F-150 127,000 miles Shakes when slowing down...
My truck was shaking quite a lot and I determined that my ball joints needed to be replaced. I replaced them all and the truck drove great.... for 4 miles. Now the truck shakes like hell when I down shift or just slow down. Once I've slowed down, not stopped. The truck will continue to shake until I have stopped. It doesn't do it when I accelerate or at cruising speeds. Just when I slow down or down shift. I don't even have to use the brakes to make it shake. I was leaning towards possibly a bad u-joint. When I bought the truck the u-joints had been replaced along with the drive shaft and a rebuilt transmission. Help would be much appreiciated.
Answer
Replied on November 29, 2006
Check the suspension bushings to make sure they aren't worn out.
Replied on November 29, 2006
I had the front rotors turned. Problem solved.