Steering problems

[J Farris]

Lately my steering has been very loose like if the front end is swaying and today there is a vibration in the front I dont even know where to start


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[iamdub]

Lately my steering has been very loose like if the front end is swaying and today there is a vibration in the front I dont even know where to start


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Did the looseness and vibration begin at the same time?

Loose lug nuts, severely worn hub, severely worn ball joint(s), worn tie rod(s) or separated belt in tire can cause both.

Broken sway bar end link, worn control arm bushings, worn shocks and worn steering bushing(s) can cause looseness.

Wheel out of balance can cause vibration.

 

[J Farris]

Did the looseness and vibration begin at the same time?

Loose lug nuts, severely worn hub, severely worn ball joint(s), worn tie rod(s) or separated belt in tire can cause both.

Broken sway bar end link, worn control arm bushings, worn shocks and worn steering bushing(s) can cause looseness.

Wheel out of balance can cause vibration.

Looseness started 2 days ago and vibration started today


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[Stimpy911]

Lately my steering has been very loose like if the front end is swaying and today there is a vibration in the front I dont even know where to start


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I just had my 2006 Yukon XL Denali in because of the drifting. The shop told me I needed to replace my pitman arm and idler arm. I still have to make the appointment.

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[iamdub]

Looseness started 2 days ago and vibration started today


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Vibes all the time?

At and/or above certain speeds?

After hitting a bump?



What are the specifics of your ride- 2WD or 4WD/AWD, 1500 or 2500...?

Lowered?

Lifted?

 

[J Farris]

I just had my 2006 Yukon XL Denali in because of the drifting. The shop told me I needed to replace my pitman arm and idler arm. I still have to make the appointment.

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Thats what im thinking it is always gotta spend some money


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[J Farris]

Vibes all the time?

At and/or above certain speeds?

After hitting a bump?



What are the specifics of your ride- 2WD or 4WD/AWD, 1500 or 2500...?

Lowered?

Lifted?

The front vibrates at higher speeds

2WD 1500 stock height


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[OR VietVet]

@iamdub has given you a great list of possibilities that need inspected. Do you have the know how and capability to check them?


The vibes at higher speeds sounds like wheel balance, like maybe a weight or two has come off but that should not give a loose front end feel.

 

[iamdub]

Thats what im thinking it is

The front vibrates at higher speeds

2WD 1500 stock height

A 2WD 1500 would have rack-and-pinion steering, so no idler or pitman arms. Have you jacked up the front to perform any preliminary checks?

 

[J Farris]

A 2WD 1500 would have rack-and-pinion steering, so no idler or pitman arms. Have you jacked up the front to perform any preliminary checks?

I haven’t checked anything yet


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[iamdub]

I haven’t checked anything yet


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This may be something you shouldn't put off. Get the front on jack stands so you can try to rock each wheel up and down and left and right to check for ball joint and tie rod slack. Spin each wheel to listen for bearing noises. Crawl underneath to look for the common broken sway bar end link. Front end looseness isn't something to take lightly as it could be something on the verge of total failure. These things don't take very well to three-wheelin' it on the highway.

 

[OR VietVet]

What @iamdub said. Steering and brakes are the 2 most important things on any vehicle, IMO. Needs to be inspected by someone who knows what to look for and knows how to inspect it.