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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 08:34 AM
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Hello Everybody,


I have an issue with my car, when i speed up over 45mph the steering wheels vibrates and the car shakes, and it sounds like its coming from the front right side. But when I give it gas the noise and vibration goes away.

The car used to be lowered but it was not having this issue, now its at near stock height. I've tested the car with different wheels from my brother's rsx and it is still having the same issue so I know that its not the wheels. Also, I have a video of the front that i don't think that is normal. I would like some inputs on this issue please.


the car is on a jack.

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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 02:08 PM
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looks like wheel bearing from the video....but could be a number of things(struts...tire out of round, which if u tried different wheels and had same experience, doubt its the tires! brakes being worn low.)
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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 09:26 PM
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thanks, Ill try to replace the wheel bearing and see if that works.
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 11:28 PM
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No, that is not normal. Pretty dangerous to drive in that condition.

From the video it appears that a ball joint either loose or coming out, tie rod connection, or loose knuckle.

Check for lower control arm for loose bolts and/or worn bushings.

It is not a wheel bearing issue.
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Old Oct 4, 2013 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Mykizism
No, that is not normal. Pretty dangerous to drive in that condition.

From the video it appears that a ball joint either loose or coming out, tie rod connection, or loose knuckle.

Check for lower control arm for loose bolts and/or worn bushings.

It is not a wheel bearing issue.
and if those are the issues can this affect the other side of the wheel too? because its the same on the other side.
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Old Oct 4, 2013 | 11:05 AM
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No, it would be independent of each other.

The wheel bearing is inside the hub. Which the hub is bolted to the suspension parts. The suspension parts are what either hold the wheel in place or not.

I will say that you will need to take off the wheels and visually inspect all the suspension components to make sure everything is the way it should be.

If possible take pictures of all the bolts and suspension parts in many different angles and post them.


You stated in the OP that the car used to be lowered. How was it lowered?? And now it is back to stock height, what was done to it? Was the original suspension installed or replaced or what?
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Old Oct 4, 2013 | 11:55 AM
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it is on skunk2 adjustable coilovers and it was lower to its lowest point, so i readjust it and its near stock height. but after I did that, the issue started to occur. I am still using the skunk2 coilovers.
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 09:22 PM
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Replace tie rods. Specifically inners.
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 05:15 AM
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Does it only shake right to left (like it's on a pivot on the Y axis) or does it shake if you push on the top and pull on the bottom?
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 08:16 AM
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Any updates on this?
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 10:48 AM
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Replace tie rods
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 08:13 PM
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Default Re: Steering Shaky and vibrates on higher speed

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Does it only shake right to left (like it's on a pivot on the Y axis) or does it shake if you push on the top and pull on the bottom?
it seem to be only right to left not top to bottom.

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Any updates on this?
Not yet i've been driving my integra and ill be on vacation for two weeks, going to vegas!

ill look into the inner tie rod, Thanks for the info guys!
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 10:21 AM
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have fun!
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Mykizism
have fun!
Thanks!

ill updated once i get back.
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