Shimmy in Front End - Nissan 240SX
#1
Shimmy in Front End - Nissan 240SX
My 95 Nissan 240SX has a shimmy in the front end, most notably at 55 to 60 mph. I have only had the car a month and I purchased it with the shimmy. The car has Carmax 16" 4 lug rims with 205/55/R16 tires. I changed the tires to some new Goodyears as the old tires needed changing. The problem is not quite as bad now as it was, but it is still very noticible. I also moved the rear rims to the front thinking one of the front rims might be the problem but it was not.
I have noticed that most 240s that have 16" rims have 5 lugs rather than four. Did the models that came with 16" factory rims have beefier 5-bolt hubs? If so, could running larger rims with the 4-bolt hubs be the cause of my problem or is it more likely I have a bad steering component that is causing the problem?
Thanks in advance for help any of you can offer.
I have noticed that most 240s that have 16" rims have 5 lugs rather than four. Did the models that came with 16" factory rims have beefier 5-bolt hubs? If so, could running larger rims with the 4-bolt hubs be the cause of my problem or is it more likely I have a bad steering component that is causing the problem?
Thanks in advance for help any of you can offer.
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check the steering shim...there is a shim little people know about in your steering column. Mine is also doing the same thing and i was told about the steering shim. Someone else replaced theirs and it was like driving a brand new car.
#4
The tires, both old and new, were balanced and re-balanced but that did not take care of the problem. Applying the brakes does not make the car shimmy; therefore I would think the rotors are true.
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