bad control arms = vibration at speed??

[j2da]

when im on the highway, anywhere around 50-65mph (doesnt vibrate at 80) i feel a slight but very annoying vibration in my feet and steering wheel. before i go and get my tires rebalanced i was wondering if worn control arms could be the problem instead. the two upper driver's side ball joints have some play and allow the wheel to wobble a bit when jacked up.

let me know what u got to say

-jay

[4ringAR]

im guessing it is unbalanced wheels that are the problem. plus, balancing them will be a cheaper way to check if it is the problem than new control arms.

[j2da]

i went to get my tires rebalanced, and before they even tried to rebalance they said my problem was bad control arms. im gunna order these and see how it turns out

[Calabria]

Get your alignment checked out...

[j2da]

alignment is fine, i had it done twice

[Ewok_Fetus]

Yes, control arms will cause intermittant or constant vibration at those speeds... I drove for about 1 1/2 years on bad CA's and it was so freaking annoying... Getting new tires helped it for a bit but since I didn't want those to wear I changed the CA's... Now it is like new!

[solowb5]

I have the same problem :(

[Mike@PureMS]

Could certainly be caused by control arms. Worn bushings or ball joints will allow for excessive play and movement. Translate into vibrations, uneven tire wear, and the obvious noises.

[noobtuner]

i agree with EWOK. and you should just get the entire kit for the front it solved my problem. and if you can do the work it will save you some cash

[Caddy7]

What is the difference between B5 S4 kits and the cheaper kits for B5 A4?