ok I have a 56 Merc and when driving front end starts shaking so bad steering wheel shakes too. Replaced swaybar bushings need help what to look for thank you
one of the most overlooked and common culprits is a separated tread on a tire. did this happen all of a sudden or get worse gradually?
After doing what Mike said, the very next thing to check on any 54 thru 56 Ford or Merc is the front crossmember where the lower A arms attach. These cars have an excellent front suspension, but this is a rust prone area. Parts are easily available to repair these front ends, and they work very well.
Get it up firmly on jack stands and have someone wiggle the tire while you look underneath. Probably ball joints as Gotgas suggested above.
If ya gots bias plys try some different wheels and tires up front. Quick and easy way to check if it's wheel/tire related. Mine started shakin about 55-60 and went away at about 70. Switched to radials and the problem went away. Nick
Check the idler arm. I had a 54 Ford coupe that did the same thing. Bought it from a guy at work about 62. He bought it for his daughter. Price, $125. I offered to fix it for him, he offered me the car for $90. I bought it, one $9. idler arm later I was sailing down the highway with no probs.
it was all of a sudden and i do have bias plys i will check the rim and tires switch them ball joints look good i was told ****** mount or u joints could it be that??
To check the u-joints/driveline, put the back of the car up on jack stands (facing in a safe direction) and get in and drive it a bit. If the vibration is still there, it could be the driveline. If not, most likely it's somewhere in the front end. Start isolating the issue and that will help you find your problem. Nick
Tie rod ends,Idler Arm,shocks,wheel balance, tires out of round,loose wheel bearings,..... Keep looking.
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