Re: Looking for Vehicle Advice

["doug" <vssdoug@xxxxxxxxx>]

"JoeRaisin" <joeraisin2001@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> My work van does something odd.
>
> 80% of the time, the van rolls straight and smooth but every now and then
> it feels like the front tires are wobbling.  This is to varying degrees -
> sometimes it feels like a little shimmy and sometimes it feels like they
> are about to fall off.  This happens randomly on all manner of road
> conditions but seems to be limited to higher speeds (40+) and more often
> than not during acceleration.
>
> The shop did an alignment and the tires have been balanced.  They have
> looked at the front end and said there is nothing wrong - last time I was
> told it was the tires picking up snow and ice but it happens in all four
> seasons.
>
> It happens on straightaways and on curves of either direction.  Slowing
> down will stop it but it will also stop of its own accord after a few
> seconds.  I don't think it has ever lasted more than 15-20 seconds - the
> shimmy version if it, at any rate.  The more pronounce version ends
> quickly because I will take my foot off the gas and reducing speed will
> usually end it.
>
> Any ideas?

Does the vehicle have a steering damper? if so then I would look at that. A
worn out or leaking damper can cause the problems you are describing