[Frampton]

 

[3800veez]

Sayber looks gorgeous

 

[Frampton]

Thanks! But dealing with a vibration in frt end at 50-80 mph. Can't figure it out.

 

[dezldave961]

Bring it in for a re-balance and alignment check. There may be an issue with a tire, balance, toe angle, tie rod, ball joint, or a wheel bearing. Someone will need eyes and hands on it to determine the cause.

 

[Frampton]

Sorry I didn't explain fully. New tires, rims, hubs, control arms with ball joints, outer tie rod ends. The new tires are toyo extendza 2356016 balanced 3 times and alignment twice. I had 2256016 which is the oem size on there originally but I was told that one inch wider tire wouldn't make a difference.

 

[dezldave961]

Ah, the wider wheels/tire setups tend to require some extra care to align properly, since it's slightly different geometry than the OEM setup. The extra 10mm tread on each side, and any change in offset of a different wheel can require slightly more care for the alignment than just being within the generous +/- limits of a factory setup listed for the car.

I'm running a completely different setup on my Regal that started with the same 225-60-16's, and now has the 99-04 Mustang GT 17's with 235-50-17 tires offset further out. It behaves normally only because the shop (thankfully) got it right.

 

[Frampton]

So, if I go back to the 2256016s, which I am, get another alignment it should be ok?

 

[dezldave961]

Maybe, depends on how much how much adjusting was applied since swapping. They should be able to get the new stuff right, otherwise the original parts should go back to normal. If they're going by computer readings-only, and not putting the effort in to ensure it's correctly working afterwards, I'd consider a different shop.

 

[Frampton]

Good idea! I went to Midas... I think I'll try someplace else. Thanks much!

 

[heaterip]

Are the tires aligned by now?

 

[Frampton]

Yes. But I should say, my vibration wasn't because of that or all the parts I replaced... I was a quart low on atf! I checked the fluid level numerous times after I did a trans service but the clean fluid is so hard to see on the dipstick! I was so pissed at myself! But, I got that much better of a car, what with ALL the new parts! 😆

 

[dezldave961]

No worries. I'm upgrading my entire build due to a small intake manifold crack I found right away, but decided to continue going nuts with the overhaul during the shutdown.

 

[heaterip]

Yes. But I should say, my vibration wasn't because of that or all the parts I replaced... I was a quart low on atf! I checked the fluid level numerous times after I did a trans service but the clean fluid is so hard to see on the dipstick! I was so pissed at myself! But, I got that much better of a car, what with ALL the new parts! 😆

So it was just the ATF all along. Good thing the vibration is gone.

 

[Frampton]

Yes. Can u believe that? Smooth all the way up to 95mph. Don't usually go that fast but just wanted to see if issue was gone.

 

[Frampton]

Thanks! I've done some welding repairs to the upper spring perches too.

That looks amazing. Good to know you were able to resolve your issue.

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[dezldave961]

EEk, good job. I've been eyeballing some spots under my car lately, too, that might need attention someday, and it's never fun. Cost me my GTP a while back, and it never gets prettier without a LOT of work.

 

[Frampton]

Then of course I ground it all down and protected and undercoated it. Much stronger.