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95 Sable with a shimmy in the front end

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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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Default 95 Sable with a shimmy in the front end

There seems to be a shimmy at about 63-70mph ... any one have issues with this?

There's also a thump sometimes (often times) when the breaks are applied.

Any help with these would be great.
 
Old Jan 1, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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Default RE: 95 Sable with a shimmy in the front end

Have the tire balance checked, if there off balance it will cause that shimmy at speed. Also check your air pressure.
 
Old Jan 1, 2007 | 11:20 PM
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Default RE: 95 Sable with a shimmy in the front end

Thunk when brakes are applied could be your strut rod bushing pockets in K frame. Ive seen these come loose and cause this noise upon brake application. If it is a repetitive thumping then you probably have warped brake rotors. Your shmmy could be tire balance, but if the steering wheel shakes ide to side during this it is probably a tire problem, rotate may fix this.if not to bad.
 
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