Seems like it was the hubs! Replaced them and did about 25m test run with no issues. Definitely need to replace the CV's though, when I pulled the hub nut off the spindle was heavily rusted and didn't have too much meat left in the threads. But I feel good enough about it to take my tools out of it and go for an alignment now. If it keep riding the rut like it's been, I'll definitely be looking into the R&P. Thanks to everyone for the help!

 

A pair of these Cardone CV axles did the trick in my 2007, note the price is in CDN funds



And as for the hubs! You’re welcome

 

Welp, it's back. Looking into R&P now. Still feels like the tire is wobbling, and with LCA's, hubs, and tie rod ends replaced I can't see anything else that might be holding the tire in position. The struts seem pretty new, the plating on the nuts and bolts aren't even faded, and the stabilizer is definitely new. I'm not sure if it's the tie rods themselves or the whole system, but back to the drawing board

 

Have you tried unknown error's suggestion?

 

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/problems-service-repairs-42/mount-up-we%92re-tracking-shimmy-shakes-engine-transmission-mount-problem-60373/

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/problems-service-repairs-42/mount-up-we%92re-tracking-shimmy-shakes-engine-transmission-mount-problem-60373/

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/main...t-short-51216/


some information about vibrations

 

I have tried to rotate tires around, and had no change. I just replaced the inner tie rods, and the drivers side was way out of round. I could feel the oblong by just holding the ball joint and rotating the rod. At the alignment shop now getting things squared back up. Mounts will be next if this continues

 

So here's where I stand. Tie rods fixed the steering issue. Motor & trans mounts were shot. Control arms probably needed replaced anyways. Replaced CV's today and found the passenger side has slop in the part (bearing?) that accepts the stub axle into the trans. Is this something I can replace easily or is a transmission shop in my near future? 07 2.4l Auto LT1

 

There is an amount of play in the stub shaft , normal for the 4T45E automatic, I have changed the axle seals, a fairly easy job.

I see on YouTube a couple of videos about it . I’ll ask my transmission guy.

 

Ok so here's the final. Everything on the passenger side was pretty much smoked. Even the rims needed massive balancing, probably replacement. I still have no idea what happened with the previous owner. Replaced everything from tire to trans in the front. Replaced rear hubs just in case. Just on a whim, I threw a bottle of Lucas in the trans. 60% or more improvement. So I decided, like I should have a long time ago, to check the trans fluid level. She took 1 ½qt till it started pouring out, and finally there was dramatic improvement. Now I need to save up and find a trans guy. I can't stress enough to anyone reading this to check your fluid levels first! Don't be the dumbass I have been. I'm only responsible for maybe 500 miles like this, but who knows what the previous owner did and now it's too late. But with the amount I paid for this girl, I'm still winning! Thanks for all the help everyone!

 

Thanks for the update. Time to put a fluid level check in the calendar.