Hey guys, I've got an issue I am having a tough time diagnosing. I think I know what it is, but I want a second opinion. It only happens on right hand curves. Speed makes virtually no difference, even really slow. Neither does the tightness of the turn, it starts immediately after I turn the wheel at all. I know for a fact that my lift has nothing to do with it because it started before I lifted and lifting 3.5" had no effect at all. Some of my radius arm bushings are pretty bad off, two or three have pretty bad tears, but they've been like that for quite some time. They're all factory original. I'm also still on factory shocks. I do have new ball joints, one new wheel bearing (drivers front), new drag link and track bar, and a new steering stabilizer, all within the past 2k-10k miles. It also had a new-used passengers side wheel bearing 20k miles ago and the two rear, as far as I know, are factory original at 141k miles. My first thought is the radius arm bushings because I can't feel any play in the wheels, otherwise I'd say wheel bearing. Second guess is front driveshaft, but I'm not sure that it would do this ONLY around right hand turns. Seems doubtful, honestly. I'd love any recommendations that anyone has. I plan to replace all the bushings with the poly bushing set from Lucky 8, but I don't have the money at this time.

Thanks guys!

 

Why not unbolt the front driveshaft and check it out?

 

It's been **** pouring the rain for a few days and I haven't had an opportunity. I will as soon as it's dry, but I figured a little research in the mean time couldn't hurt.

 

-Well with 3 1/2" of lift I would for sure be replacing the factory shocks with some 2-3" extended shocks ASAP. Your shocks are more than likely completely shot by that mileage but I'm not sure that is your problem.
-You can try and take a pry bar and move your radius arms around to check for play.
-Jack up each front wheel one at a time and grab it at 12 and 6, and then 3 and 9 o'clock and check for any movement.(it helps if someone else can move it while you look from the other side)

 

I'd honestly say that left front wheel bearing needs to be checked.

 

Yep, I definitely plan on shocks because mine are pretty well done for anyway. Just no $$$ right now.

I'll definitely check the radius arms that way.

I did check the wheels that way, but didn't feel anything. I'll see if I can get a buddy to try it while I watch.

I'll re-check the wheel bearing, but it seemed fine so far.

I will note, I noticed today that it seemed lessened. I switched out spring plates for D1 plates yesterday, so that brought the whole gig up just a little higher, and the vibration isn't quite as bad now. Strange, but I figured that would be relevant.

 

Ok, so I checked both the front wheel bearings. It's neither of them. Also checked the driveshaft, it's not that. Any other ideas?

 

What kind of vibration?

My steering wheel vibrates when I turn the wheel to the right, but nothing when I move to the left. But in my case I'm pretty sure it's the power steering pump.

 

It feels like it's in the suspension somewhere, which is why I'm thinking radius arm bushings. I'm just hoping it's not because that's kinda expensive to fix.

 

It might be your pallet jack wheel spring spacers coming loose? I would honestly triple check everything you did down there.