From: alex gordon (imp@fmtc.com)
Date: Mon Oct 20 2003 - 19:30:30 PDT
Try the tires first. They may be out of balance or out of round.
you need about 1/4 in toe in with bias tires
Alex
Combat wrote:
>
> Looking for some insight guys,
>
> My 1970 M35A2 has a "shimmy" to the steering wheel on occasion. If while
> traveling at speed I hit specific bumps or even a wash in the asphalt the
> steering wheel will ocsillate. Not wildly but enough to be disconcerting.
> Sometimes it will even do it on its own but I can reduce or stop it by
> slowing slightly...hmmmm . I checked the tie rod ends and they seem solid.
> I also stood on the side board watching the left front wheel while turning
> the steering to see how much lash was in the system. It seems to be
> responding immediately.
>
> So first is the steering box adjustable and how ?
> Second could it be because of lack of toe in ?
> Any other ideas?
>
> thanks in advance
>
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