[MV] M211 Front end vibration

M2116X6@aol.com
Thu, 12 Feb 1998 11:43:03 EST

Has anyone with either a M211 or M135 experienced the famous
"211 shake" ? This occurs when you hit a bump with one or both of the front
wheels while traveling about 35 mph. or more. Once you hit the bump the
steering wheel will start to shake violently side to side. The only way to
stop
it is to slow down below 30 mph.

I have spoken to other owners of these trucks. Some have them same problem,
but have not been able to find a cure.

We have tried many different things to find an answer, but nothing works.
First, the front wheels were balanced. Then we swapped them with two other
wheels from the rear. Then I had the front end checked over by a truck shop
twice. Everything is tight. We have experimented with different tire
pressures.
The best results occur with lower pressures but even with the pressure down
to 25 psi., I only gained about 5 mph. more before the problem starts. Anyone
have any experience with this ?

Jim Maier

'52 M211
'54 M43

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