Steering wheel vibration at 65...
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Steering wheel vibration at 65...
I promised I have done searches on this matter, but I am still having trouble diagnosing my issue:
I just recently installed 20mm spacers on the rear, 15mm spacers on the front, new tires 275/35/19 rear, 245/40/19 front, and Tanabe front springs, in that order. After the spring install the shop did a full allignment and a Roadforce balance. I am getting pretty dramatic steering wheel vibration at about 60-65 mph. I felt a very small vibration after the install of the front spacers, before all the rest was installed, but now the vibration is much worse. I also am feeling a steering wheel vibration now when I brake.
Any thoughts? I would have hoped that the allignment and balance would have helped but it seems to have made it worse. Could it be the spacers? Warped rotors? Help please!
I just recently installed 20mm spacers on the rear, 15mm spacers on the front, new tires 275/35/19 rear, 245/40/19 front, and Tanabe front springs, in that order. After the spring install the shop did a full allignment and a Roadforce balance. I am getting pretty dramatic steering wheel vibration at about 60-65 mph. I felt a very small vibration after the install of the front spacers, before all the rest was installed, but now the vibration is much worse. I also am feeling a steering wheel vibration now when I brake.
Any thoughts? I would have hoped that the allignment and balance would have helped but it seems to have made it worse. Could it be the spacers? Warped rotors? Help please!
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It's only warped rotors if you brake.... I'm pretty sure it's the spacers, especially with stock wheels and if you are rocking Ichiba spacers.
If your rocking H&R (the better brand), then you might want to take off the spacer and re-fit it or something.
Also it helps to know if you have the V1 or V2 of the spacer. V1 is a PITA to install.
If your rocking H&R (the better brand), then you might want to take off the spacer and re-fit it or something.
Also it helps to know if you have the V1 or V2 of the spacer. V1 is a PITA to install.
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It's only warped rotors if you brake.... I'm pretty sure it's the spacers, especially with stock wheels and if you are rocking Ichiba spacers.
If your rocking H&R (the better brand), then you might want to take off the spacer and re-fit it or something.
Also it helps to know if you have the V1 or V2 of the spacer. V1 is a PITA to install.
If your rocking H&R (the better brand), then you might want to take off the spacer and re-fit it or something.
Also it helps to know if you have the V1 or V2 of the spacer. V1 is a PITA to install.
I have the Ichiba V2 spacers. I thought I did a good job of sanding down the rust so they fit well.
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As far as the bent rims, I dont recall hitting any major pot holes that would cause that. Something to keep in mind though...
Thank you for all of your feedback!
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Ichibas are known to vibrate. Some people seem to experience it whereas some don't. Check your tire pressure, corner balance, and re-torque your spacers properly. If that doesn't resolve the issues, I would purchase some higher quality spacers like H&R drm or Project Kics spacers.
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