Ajjra

Yes, probably another tie rod thread.

Did some searching and found lots of threads but not a lot of conclusive answers.

The tie rods on my car (early 944) were replaced 15 years ago/35,000 miles ago. I have a bit of wheel shimmy above 50mph. Before I go for a balancing and alignment, is it likely the tie rods again?

Thanks

John_AZ

NCA

Non Conclusive Answer.

Your early 944 (similiar to my 924Ss) had a built in shimmy.

First thing to check is the front wheels. Lift the front up and grab each wheel at the 12 & 6 oclock position. Push/Pull in and out. There should be about 2mm of movement. Less and the wheel lock nut is too tight----more and the wheel lock nut is too loose and may cause shimmy.

Wheel balance----must be purfect and Porsche suggests to put the wheel lock lug opposite the air stem.

Tie rod ends----no rubber cracking or ozzing grease.

Ball joints----test per Clarks

If all is good ----- you may have inherent shimmy.
Read 5.6.11
http://www.connact.com/~kgross/FAQ/944faq05.html

GL
John

Mike C.

I really doubt the tie rods are worn out in 35,000 miles. If you can find someone who does on-the-car wheel balancing it will likely help. I happen to own an old Alemite strobe balancer with which I can spin the front wheels to 120 mph+ (the early cars speedo is driven of the left front wheel).

Ajjra

That's very reassuring. I hope you're right. Thanks.

running_cold924

as long as the wheel bearings are tight...just another thing to check

s996

Sorry about size learning how to post pictures

This is a trailex door placed on the passenger side that was easy to fabricate from the one they sent from the factory.

No welding only aluminum rivets and screws.