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Originally Posted by brian2sun
Bounce the front suspension, when you let go, if it continues to bounce for more than a second or 2, your shocks probably are bad. But, your worn tires might very well be causing most of the issue. If the shocks seem blown, I'd replace those before doing wheel bearings. Usually bearings will make a whining/grinding noise when they go out.
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Thanks for the input! The bounce after a hard 'push down' is very minimal. I'd say that it returns up and goes down maybe 1/3 the distance then returns up.
As far as bearings go, there is no overly apparent grinding or whining when driving. I've had a bearing go in a VW Golf and it was very apparent in its sound. This 4R is relatively quite as far as I can tell.
What about play in the wheel when suspended? The local expert who told me shocks and wheel bearings stated that there was a little play in the front wheels and that is what exposed him to the bearing issue; but, of course, he's in the business of selling parts/service.
If these are OK, could the tires really cause such a shimmy at highway speeds and loss of road connection after bumps? I never would have figured, but I'm a new 4R owner. It does need a new set in another 5k or so.
Again, Thanks!!