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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 01:35 PM
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wobble on acceleration

Any clues? My 2008 HHR panel 5 speed gets a shimmy under acceleration from what feels like the right front wheel. Have H & R lowering springs, 18's and several other performance upgrades. 82,000 miles. Shocks are OE but replaced at 65,000 miles.
Old Nov 18, 2013 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by joepro
Any clues? My 2008 HHR panel 5 speed gets a shimmy under acceleration from what feels like the right front wheel. Have H & R lowering springs, 18's and several other performance upgrades. 82,000 miles. Shocks are OE but replaced at 65,000 miles.
joepro. You should start your own thread if you have a question about a problem you're having.

Putting your post here at the end of this "Sticky", it will get overlooked.
Old Nov 18, 2013 | 08:01 PM
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My first post move!
Old Nov 18, 2013 | 08:02 PM
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I would look at hubs, maybe CVs. Threw a balance weight on the RF wheel?
Old Nov 18, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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Engine or tranny mounts???
Old Nov 19, 2013 | 01:34 PM
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Bent rim ? run through any potholes lately ?
Old Nov 19, 2013 | 01:42 PM
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Thanks, for the ideas and this is my first post.
Old Nov 19, 2013 | 02:01 PM
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Welcome to the site. The post move was my first official act as a mod, that's what that was all about. Nothing to do with you, it happens. That's what mods are for.
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 02:16 PM
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Don't overlook a bad tire, broken or shifted belts can give you a wobbling sensation.

Look over the tire carefully for any odd bulges in the sidewalls.
Old Nov 20, 2013 | 01:14 AM
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A bad trailing control arm bushing can cause a shimmy on acceleration.



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