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Old Nov 12, 2011
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front end shimmy

at 35-45 mph there is a slight vibration in the front passenger area. the car is a 2004 civic lx coupe. i do have aftermarket rims 18" and lowering kit, but this problem just started. please help, and hopefully it's a cheap resolve. i've spent way too much in repairs in the past month.
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Re: front end shimmy

Have you had your wheels balanced at all? Could be something as simple as that.
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Re: front end shimmy

Check to see if your front lower control arm bushings are torn, that can also cause vibrations at speed.
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Re: front end shimmy

You mentioned you had work recently. What was repaired? I had 2 main shaft and 1 counter shaft bearing replaced in my 5spd trans and after the dealer removed my subframe to do it, i got a wobble myself. Courious!!!!
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Re: front end shimmy

^X2 check the balance. If something is off balance youll feel the car wobbling. if you've had them balanced or feel the shimmy in the steering wheel and not the car i'd recommend you check:
1. lug nuts
2. axle nut
3. tie rods
4. ball joints
5. tire pressure
6. tire tread
7. CV axles
8. engine mounts
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Re: front end shimmy

Originally Posted by civydcex
You mentioned you had work recently. What was repaired? I had 2 main shaft and 1 counter shaft bearing replaced in my 5spd trans and after the dealer removed my subframe to do it, i got a wobble myself. Courious!!!!




headers was the main repair.
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headers was the main repair
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