W6RU Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 I just purchased a 1997 LS-400. When I test drove it I felt a very slight shimmy in the steering wheel. I figured that a tire needed to be balanced. After putting a new set of tires on the car I have the same very slight shimmy ... no change. It feels like tire balance with a slight vibration. What else could be causing this ? Thanks, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRK Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Get a good four wheel alignment done. I know a good shop in my town that lets me watch ( and even advise on angles - I prefer 0 camber or slightly negative only on my cars). I had a worn left inner tie-rod end, and with that repair and the alignment the car drives perfectly. It is important to get a carefull and accurate shop to do the alignment, as the angles are small, and these cars are completely adjustable, so a shop that just sets toe and backs it off the rack is not going to do the quality of work you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc211 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 I'm digging up the dead on this one. I'm wondering if my camber is off as well, causing this wobble / wandering thing I've had for what seems like forever! SRK, can you tell me what part adjusts the camber / caster? Is it the strut rods? Also, how can I inspect the inner tie rods to see if they're ok, or worn out? Any simple tests to see? Thanks amigo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc211 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 SRK, nevermind on the camer adjustment locator. After a few minutes of banging my head on my desk , the light finally came on. It is the dial setting on the strut rod. I also read an old thread of mine that started this whole suspension replacement thing off in the first place "ride getting harsh". But I'm still a bit clueless on the inner tie rod inspection process. The steering wheel isn't indicating any loose play with the tires. I'm thinking my camber is off, too positive I think? I'm still confused if positive means forward, negative means backwards or viceversa. But this sure does sound like "caster wobble" to me. I just can't accept that after all of these repairs, the car still has problems in this area. It's got to be a setting somewhere that's off. anywho, was curious from that old thread, anyone know what happened to ArmyofOne? He was a nice guy! Last I heard on here, he was going to be restationed somewhere, possibly in my area down at Ft. Bragg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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