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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 03:09 AM
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Well another issue here.., As i was driving my stang the oerson in the car next to me told me at while at the light the my front wheel (driver) was wobbling. Any ideas what to look for when i check it out later?
Old Nov 9, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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Make sure that the bearings aren't bad, and that the nut is tight. Also check your ball joint, and make sure it hasn't gone bad.
Old Nov 9, 2011 | 04:51 PM
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tell him to pass over to you what ever he is smokin!!! Take two.........

daves not here man!
Old Nov 9, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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Rim could be bent too, but probably a wheel bearing.
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 10:31 PM
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rims not bent!! I will look into wheel bearing after i fix my car!!

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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 11:24 PM
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Don't say the rim isn't bent unless you just watched it spin on a balancer.
Old Nov 12, 2011 | 01:31 AM
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True but i have swapped rims and still wobbles. Ill check after i do this clutch cable.
Old Nov 12, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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well fixed wheel wobble!! Get this., i take wheel off and noticed the following things loose to the touch, disk, shock, caliper, and the turning rod! Basically everything on the drivers side was loose..., cant believe these a holes that sold me car...!
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