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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 08:15 AM
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i am having a problem with my pony...the steering wheel is twitching left and right when driving in a straight line....nothing that is causing it to pull real bad to one side....but itll jerk to the right a little, then back left....it feels like a seizure kind of.....anybody know what this could be....alignment maybe?
Old Jun 29, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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does this happen at all speeds?
Old Jun 29, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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well my wife just noticed it today...its only noticeable when driving in town...just kinda worries me cuz its her car....any ideas?
Old Jun 29, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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Default RE: steering wheel is twitching

Most likely a bent rim, out of round tire or a soft or hard spot in the sidewall.

Jack up the front end and spin the tires. Watch the tread surface for runout. Anything over 0.050", you will feel.
Old Jun 30, 2008 | 08:23 AM
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that could be the case... i noticed some rot on the front right tire...so ill check it out....a better description would be that it looks like a ghost is steering if you take your hands off of the wheel...thanks for the help again
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