Suspension Shake

[coronan]

I have a shake developing after i hit a bump. Even small ones on the freeway. It seems to vibrate its way up and back through the van.
I'm guessing suspension / steering components are worn out. Hopefully not a arm bushes.

Any ideas on where to start looking???

This is my daily right now so exploratory surgery is limited.


Thanks!!!

[rockstacker]

My 4runner did that. Turned out it was combination of lower control arm bushings and the outer tie-rods being worn. I'd hit a bump and the front end would almost... shimmy, or vibe hard. It was weird. It was noticeable and easily diagnosed on mine when the front was off the ground. I was able to grab the leading edge of the tire and rock it back and forth about an inch. :shock:
That movement coupled with grumpy old control arm bushings made for some odd sensations going down the road. Mine got so bad it killed one of my front shocks. :dizzy: It must've been bad in there for a LOOOOONG time before it even started giving me the signs. It handled well, didn't really wear tires or anything, until suddenly *weird noise/vibe*, like the bushing suddenly split. :?:

Get 'er off the ground and check the tire play out, i'd say. Watch for slop in the tie-rods.