50-60 shimmy

[aurora6408]

1995 540i/6
I've looked all over, but can't find anything in the archives. I had the 50-60 shimmy so I replaced the front end. (i.e., thrust arms, control arms, tie rods, etc.), but still have a small shimmy ONLY when passengers are in the car. Could the rear be a problem ? When I installed, I followed all the advice on the forums. I lowered the car before tightening everything. But just can't figure out what could be causing it. Would it make a difference how I reinstall the wheels ? Would a wheel out of balance cause it ?

[Gayle]

How are your tires?

http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthr...ghlight=shimmy

[HDhandyman]

Do you have hubcentric rings on your wheels?---Really though, you must be joshing, there's a TON of stuff about this in the forums.

[Jehu]

the hubcentrics were all i needed to get rid of mine..

[mamilapon]

1995 540i/6
I've looked all over, but can't find anything in the archives. I had the 50-60 shimmy so I replaced the front end. (i.e., thrust arms, control arms, tie rods, etc.), but still have a small shimmy ONLY when passengers are in the car. Could the rear be a problem ? When I installed, I followed all the advice on the forums. I lowered the car before tightening everything. But just can't figure out what could be causing it. Would it make a difference how I reinstall the wheels ? Would a wheel out of balance cause it ?

worn tie rod ends too!!

[MBXB]

If you've already replaced the usual suspect parts, and you have OEM wheels, check the individual tires for uneven wear, flat spots etc. Remove the wheels and clean the hub-wheel contact area with a wire brush.
Definitely check the balance.

1995 540i/6
I've looked all over, but can't find anything in the archives. I had the 50-60 shimmy so I replaced the front end. (i.e., thrust arms, control arms, tie rods, etc.), but still have a small shimmy ONLY when passengers are in the car. Could the rear be a problem ? When I installed, I followed all the advice on the forums. I lowered the car before tightening everything. But just can't figure out what could be causing it. Would it make a difference how I reinstall the wheels ? Would a wheel out of balance cause it ?

[Evan]

where did you buy your hubcentric rings?

[trumpetr]

1995 540i/6
I've looked all over, but can't find anything in the archives. I had the 50-60 shimmy so I replaced the front end. (i.e., thrust arms, control arms, tie rods, etc.), but still have a small shimmy ONLY when passengers are in the car. Could the rear be a problem ? When I installed, I followed all the advice on the forums. I lowered the car before tightening everything. But just can't figure out what could be causing it. Would it make a difference how I reinstall the wheels ? Would a wheel out of balance cause it ?

Does the shimmy persist at speeds over 50-60, like say up to 75-80?
If the shimmy comes on at 50-60, then 'drives out' or goes away by 70-75, then its probably wheel related(balance, crappy tire, wrong or missing hub centric rings.) What wheels/tires do you have? Are they OEM, or replacements?,,,,what size wheels/tires?

[Jehu]

where did you buy your hubcentric rings?

i had them shipped from The Wheel Exchange for $40.00 came in about three days.. http://www.thewheelexchange.com/

[aurora6408]

worn tie rod ends too!!

No, replaced the thrust arms, stabilizer bar links, tie rods, & tie rod ends. Everything except the steering linkage. I have good Bilsteins, good springs, good tires. I haven't had a chance to align the front end yet, but don't see how that would make it shimmy at 50-60mph only.