omega Z Posted August 17, 2004 Share #1 Posted August 17, 2004 I have a 1971 240z. When I accelerate to 60 mph my car starts to vibrate the faster I go the more it vibrates. Has anyone every had this problem, if so, what did you do.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambikiller240 Posted August 17, 2004 Share #2 Posted August 17, 2004 Balance the tires/wheelsRebuild suspension (ball joints, inner & outer tierod ends, wheel bearings) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega Z Posted August 17, 2004 Author Share #3 Posted August 17, 2004 I have new ball joints, wheel bearings, tierods ends and stuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisA Posted August 17, 2004 Share #4 Posted August 17, 2004 Sounds like Carl hit it on the head. Re-balance wheels. Weight fell off my car once, shook like a washing machine on spin cycle! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambikiller240 Posted August 17, 2004 Share #5 Posted August 17, 2004 I have new ball joints, wheel bearings, tierods ends and stuts.Then I would first check for a Tire/Wheel imbalance.Could also be a rotted steering coupler. was that replaced or inspected for damage? 30 yr old rubber deteriorates.Did you have Nissan OEM suspension parts installed? If not, you wouldn't be the first one to discover that "some" aftermarket suspension parts (tierods, ball joints, etc) are not worth the powder it would take to blow them to hell and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEFF Posted August 17, 2004 Share #6 Posted August 17, 2004 u-joint!- Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambikiller240 Posted August 17, 2004 Share #7 Posted August 17, 2004 u-joint!- Jeffcoud be, but usually u-joints act up before you reach 60 mph. Still, worth checking out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandip Posted August 17, 2004 Share #8 Posted August 17, 2004 Need more info. Did this start all of a sudden , or after some work or new tires? have you had the front tires off for any reason .? A couple of things to check. Jack up the front of the car and spin the tires and watch for out of round , or a flat spot. Have you had to stop quickly locking up the tires ? While off the ground , grasp the tire front and rear and try to wiggle the tire from side to side looking for any play , do the same grasping from top to bottom . I know you said all is new but check any way. Again while off the ground loosen the lugg nuts untill the wheel is loose then re tighten while off the ground . Is there play in the steering , worn or loose any thing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fun_in_my_z Posted August 17, 2004 Share #9 Posted August 17, 2004 Look for nots on the tires as well.Check your front axel boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Posted August 18, 2004 Share #10 Posted August 18, 2004 My vote is wheel balance. Take it to a tire store for a proper balance. Do not take it to Wal-mart! Those Mickey-Mouse mechanics couldn't find the underside of a car if it ran them over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mriz Posted August 18, 2004 Share #11 Posted August 18, 2004 I had a similar experience and it turned out that the steel belts had shifted inside the tire ,which had plenty of tread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega Z Posted August 19, 2004 Author Share #12 Posted August 19, 2004 I've checked all of the suggestions even had my tires re-balanced.. I guess will take to Hurst Imports he the best in this area..any more ideals.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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