34 Ford Roadster front end shaking

theodore

theodore

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My 1934 Ford roadster has a violent front end shaking from side to side when driving slowly and crossing a bump when turning. I have had it checked out at an alignment shop and they addressed all of the front end issues they could think of to no avail--it still wobbles.
Would appreciate any help from anyone who has experienced this problem.

Theodore
 
theodore ..................
My '34 would "jitterbug" if I hit a small bump at slow speed. It would not quit, until I came to a complete stop. I tightened the tie-rod ends, a half turn, and it hasn't happened since. This was, at least, ten years ago.
MIKE :)
 
Caster/camber, toe in/out, ANY looseness in ANY front end component, tire pressure,,,depending on type of tire, a broken cord. The classic death wobble. Also do a search as has been discussed many times here and on the HAMB.
Paul in CT
 
Had it added a steering dampner from an old VW, on my Model A Roadster Hot Rod.
No problem since then.
 
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My '32 standard coupe will do that also. I am about to tighten the drag link and have my front end aligned. Worked for my roadster. Good luck, Pat
 
Had that happrn on my 56 F-500. Tire shop found a bent rim, changed that and no more wobble.
 
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