Re: Front End

Yup, the bumper bounce test still works.

You have u-joints behind the wheels too don't you?  Mine had 5 in the 
front end and 2 in the back end on that driveshaft.

Swapping tires front to back will eliminate a tire issue quick.

Your date is fine on this post.

Mike

Sam wrote:
> On Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:24:39 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> wrote:
> 
> 
>  I think I have the date OK but will check BIOS on next boot.
> 
> I had the U joint done several thousand miles ago. 
> 
> I feel it in the wheel.
> 
> How can I determine if the shocks need replacing? Do a bumper jump and
> watch it bounce? 
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Sam
> 
>> To start, you have timezone or computer time issues, you are a day
ahead 
>> of yourself...
>>
>> Second 'do the front end' is total bull**** which could run into the 
>> Thousands and thousands of dollars.
>>
>> A slight 'bounce' at 60 when the tires go from being compressed to 
>> expanded from the centripetal force is usually a wheel balance issue or

>> even a bad shock issue.  If it is a tire issue, the 'bounce' will
change 
>> if you rotate the tires from front to back.  That is usually the first 
>> thing to do.
>>
>> Your description could mean a lot of things.
>>
>> U-joints will start a vibration at those speeds when going bad also.
>>
>> Where do you feel it?  In the seat of your pants or in your hands?
>>
>> Mike