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Front End Vibration (2WD)

04-10-2003, 12:48 PM

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Front End Vibration (2WD)

I word searched my subject line and the previous problems that came up involved 4WD's. I'm looking for some advice on my 93 D-350 2WD. We're having our 3rd day of rain here, so I can't get underneath (didn't realize the dually wouldn't fit in the garage when I bought it.)

A year ago I had a bad vibration on the front end, from about 50 mph and up. The tires had worn unevenly and the alignment was out. After fixing both, it rode like a new truck.

After a year, having known that my ball joints had a lot of wear, and my tires had worn out pretty quickly, I decided to get them replaced. Took it to my son's shop and they got everything done, and a new set of front tires.

Went for a road test and the vibration is still there. Steering is tight and it doesn't track either way when the wheel is let go. Double checked the balance on all the tires. Replaced the tires with an identical set. No help. Left brake rotor has a pretty good gouge from previous debris under the pad. Could this cause the problem?

Thanks for any help.

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