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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 07:49 AM
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i have a 2000 civic ex bone stock. when im traveling at 60-70mph ish not much shaking in the car or steering wheel but some, but when pushing 80 i would say the car/steering wheel shakes, i can even see my dash bored shaking as well. i travel highways everyday for my work so i normally drive about 80mph so i would like to get this problem fixed...would an alignment fix this problem?
 
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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The first thing to check is your front wheel balance, but it can also be a worn suspension component. It is almost definitely NOT an alignment problem. However, one other thing can contribute to an out-of-balance condition - aftermarket wheels that are missing spacers.
 
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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Take your car to a reputable tire shop and have all four wheels balanced.
 
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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+1 on getting your wheels balanced. same problem for me, got my wheels re balanced and problem fixed
 
Old Mar 25, 2009 | 04:35 PM
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#1 get all 4 wheels balanced....like others have said

#2 while wheels are off, check for any bends, cracks, any deformation in the actual wheel itself. Have you hit any potholes, go hard over a curb?

#3 alignment may be out of spec if it's been a while since you last had an alignment.

#4 the hamsters running your car may be tumbling while trying to go faster, throwing off the balance of your car
 
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