Odd Steering Wheel Vibration Question (6 Viewers)

[PhillipJFrye]

So I've got a steering wheel shimmy that only appears at 70-75 KPH. No vibrations slower or faster. Shakes less when accelerating, more when coasting, about a half inch shimmy travel each direction on the steering wheel. What kind of gremlin is this?

Vehicle is my 2000 HZJ78 with a 2" TT suspension. 33" tires on 16"x10" rims.

Opinions, advice, polemics are all welcome. Thanks!

 

[javelinadave]

Any shimmy I look for loose steering components, deformed tires then bushing conditions. 9/10 time these will be your problem.

 

[sadam_husain]

an easy thing to try is a different set of wheels and tyres on the front to see what happens to the shimmy