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Old 07-14-2019, 06:37 PM
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Symptoms of Bad Upper, Lower Control Arms

Sup. What are the symptoms of bad upper and lower control arms? Just curious. I just got new tires and balanced but when I travel on the highway at high speeds, I feel a vibration on the steering wheel. Is it possible the tires were incorrectly balanced? Possible worn out suspension part? Thanks.
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Does the vibration all the time? Mechanical issue or bent rim.

Only during a specific speed range? Can you go fast enough that the vibration stops? Look at front tires.
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This happens when I go 75+mph. There are times when it does smooth out for a minute but the vibrations come back. I will be taking my car to the tire shop where I got the tires. They said they will check the balancing on the front tires. We'll he how it goes.
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I had similar issues right after having my front tires mounted and balanced. After a few weeks I bit the bullet and took the car to a reputable suspension shop and they did a proper road-force balance and the problems resolved.
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