front end shake

[Eric K]

I just replaced the thrust arms on my E28 535is. Since i did that the shaking in my front end has gotten worse. What should i try next.

[Kalevera]

Not that it would amplify the problem, but were the bushings torqued with the car's weight on the suspension? Also, check the lower control arms -- get a pair of water pump pliers on the ball joint and check for play. Could also be rotor related, but check the control arms (and steering links while you're at it) first.


best, whit

[SharkmanBMW]

I had my upper control arm replaced the other day and it shimmyd worse after
I got the wheels balanced and it cleared up most of the problem...
But just around 55 it still has a shake!
son of a bitch!

[632 Regal]

has to be something off..like Lowell said it could be the rotors, or an out of round tire/bent wheel etc.

[Eric K]

Ya the car was on the ground when i torqued the bushings

[632 Regal]

ANY play in the front can cause a shake/shimmy.

[Eric K]

thanks for all the suggestions