1999 Grand AM, 170,000 miles
2007-11-07 13:31:24 · 9 answers · asked by Rikki-Tikki-Tavi 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
LOL drag links about to fall off that's the dumbest answer Ive heard.that wouldn't cause it to bounce it would cause you to have very loose steering.The bouncing is most likely caused by a tire out of balance.
2007-11-07 19:06:57 · answer #1 · answered by Gearhead21 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only way to know for sure if you need an alignment is to put it up on the alignment rack & actually measure it to see if it needs adjustment or not. Ninety percent of the cars on the road need alignments. However, the reason for your shake is not necessarily from your alignment. If you are feeling the shake in the wheel, more than likely one or both of your front tires need balanced. If you are feeling the shake from the seat, then one or both of your rear tires may need balanced. You may also possibly have a bent wheel as well. They should be able to tell this when balancing your tires. However if your tires are old & worn out, I would suggest replacement of all 4, & also having the alignment performed if needed. Any reputable shop will give you an alignment print-out of where they adjusted it, if it is needed. Hope this helps.
2007-11-07 13:43:42 · answer #2 · answered by Jill 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! I've had that same problem recently! I think you're going to need to do both! Get your tires balanced, and have an alignment done. That worked like a charm for me!
2007-11-07 13:50:14 · answer #3 · answered by Pinyon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alignment usually doenst make a car shake unless you have another problem i would get the tires balanced and rotated.You could also have a belt coming loose in one of your tires.Good luck
2007-11-07 13:37:09 · answer #4 · answered by wanna know 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably need both, but you also need new tie-rods by now! you can't align a car with old tie-rods (they are the ball joints in the front steering arm that connect the 2 wheels together and to the steering arm.)
2007-11-07 13:40:39 · answer #5 · answered by mikefromspace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alignment is one of the few things that does not cause a vibration. Things that do: wheel balance, worn chassis parts (tie rods, ball joints, etc.), CV shafts, transmission problems, warped rims, brake rotors warped by improper wheel torque, and excessive abnormal tire wear.
2007-11-07 13:37:50 · answer #6 · answered by Wonderputz 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i would make sure that yes your tires aren't out of balance and alignment if necessary if its out of alignment they will find other problems so be aware
2007-11-07 13:47:21 · answer #7 · answered by banksterz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a new alignment
2007-11-07 13:34:23 · answer #8 · answered by chica_bonita912 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to check your drag link and your tie rood ends, they may be ready to fall off, and this wouldn't be good! Be careful and check them soon!
2007-11-07 13:46:37 · answer #9 · answered by book writer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋