60mph Vibrations - DIY Steering Tensioner Adjustment
12-24-08, 09:15 AM
#32
06-30-09, 10:27 PM
#35
Great news! The 60mph vibrations are very slight now. Like gs-ireland stated you adjust a little at a time until you find the sweet spot.
Before I readjust, I will get the front tires high speed balanced.
Thanks to everyone prior to me that did this adjustment and gave me the ideas. There are a few threads on this forum that explained what I just did in a lot more detail. All I did was take that information and Do It Myself.
Before I readjust, I will get the front tires high speed balanced.
Thanks to everyone prior to me that did this adjustment and gave me the ideas. There are a few threads on this forum that explained what I just did in a lot more detail. All I did was take that information and Do It Myself.
hey Where can i get my wheels highspeed balanced? and whats the difference?
08-12-09, 04:15 AM
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What about those of us with the 98?
Those of us with the 98 have to change the whole rack or what? Im so confused. I just bought the car yesterday thinking it was going to be something very simple like a tire, a wheel balance, or even a bent rim. But now after hearing that this is "infamous", i already know this is my problem. Im the type of guy where nothing is ever simple and/or easy. Ever.
Any input or help for me would be great. Its a 98 Gs400 btw
Any input or help for me would be great. Its a 98 Gs400 btw
Last edited by MoMo52; 08-12-09 at 04:19 AM.
08-13-09, 12:32 PM
#38
Those of us with the 98 have to change the whole rack or what? Im so confused. I just bought the car yesterday thinking it was going to be something very simple like a tire, a wheel balance, or even a bent rim. But now after hearing that this is "infamous", i already know this is my problem. Im the type of guy where nothing is ever simple and/or easy. Ever.
Any input or help for me would be great. Its a 98 Gs400 btw
Any input or help for me would be great. Its a 98 Gs400 btw
01-31-13, 10:29 PM
#42
My vibrations have been intermittent. I can go for weeks and not have any issues for some odd reason. Then out of nowhere it'll vibrate between 60-70 (or until I speed up past that mph). I'm definitely going to give it a go this weekend! Thanks for the write up!
02-01-13, 04:33 PM
#44
i was trying to look for the size of the bolt needed to fit in the rack. this is the only thread that tackles the size of the bolt needed for a diy tool... Besides, most of the people on here are lacking common knowledge, we gotta help them out!
02-01-13, 05:11 PM
#45
I know this has been posted on other threads before. The difference in this one is that its on the first page.
Today I did the steering tensioner adjustment. I have not yet tested out the car. Ill post tomorrow if it really worked
1: go to your local hardware and get a 5/8 x2 bolt and nut.
as you can see the tread is smashed. I did that so that the nut does not spin out of place.
2: Mark the position of the tensioner
3: Use a flat head screw driver and a hammer to take out the the nut that secures the tensioner in place. Hit it on an angle untill it comes out. Use w40 and be patient.
3: Once you loosen the exterior nut then tighten the main bolt 1/8 turn clock wise. Adjust nut that secures the tensioner and you are done.
I hope this helps the vibrations. Ill post tomorrow.
total cost .... 60cents for bolt 20cents for nut = 80 cents. Nice....
Today I did the steering tensioner adjustment. I have not yet tested out the car. Ill post tomorrow if it really worked
1: go to your local hardware and get a 5/8 x2 bolt and nut.
as you can see the tread is smashed. I did that so that the nut does not spin out of place.
2: Mark the position of the tensioner
3: Use a flat head screw driver and a hammer to take out the the nut that secures the tensioner in place. Hit it on an angle untill it comes out. Use w40 and be patient.
3: Once you loosen the exterior nut then tighten the main bolt 1/8 turn clock wise. Adjust nut that secures the tensioner and you are done.
I hope this helps the vibrations. Ill post tomorrow.
total cost .... 60cents for bolt 20cents for nut = 80 cents. Nice....