Hi folks,

Great club here .

My 98 GS400 had a steering problem. Whenever I'm doing anywhere from 65mph to 80mph the steering and part of the car (seats) vibrate. I've done 4wheel alighnment and balance twice and I can't solve the problem.

I did a search and I did find that tightning the "steering wheel tentioner" helps. Is there any other cure for this?

BTW its bone stock GS with 60,000 miles. No accidents.

thanks.

 

I had this same problem. Had my stock 17's rebalanced 3 times, still shook

here are my thoughts:

1) when steering wheel shakes-its ur front wheels
2) seat shakes-its the rear wheels
3) both shake-its all four wheels

I replaced my stock 17's with the L-tuned wheels and vibration is gone 100%. Turns out stock rims were ALL BENT!!


The stock rims IMO are too weak and bend easily. I would replace them as 17's can be had pretty cheaply and have the replacements high speed balanced on a HUNTER machine ONLY!!!

 

Oh one more thing!

Is the steering pretentioner same as steering rack?

 

it's the bottom of the steering rack. if the wheels are all ok and balanced, then it's the inherent problem on the GS