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Steering loose , shaky front end at high speeds on 1997 Ford T-Bird?

My 1997 Ford T-Bird has very loose steering and you have to hold the steering wheel to the left slightly to go straight. I had the out tie rods on both sides replaced, cv with ball joints, rotors, and brakes, and a A arm on the passenger side of the car. I know I need new tires on the front end of the car due to the wear from these issues. The car shakes really bad when going about 55 and wants to go to the right more than it should.

I am pretty sure the tires are not causing all of these problems any idea??

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You might want to have your alignment and steering components checked. It sound as though you have loose steering components. Also check your tire balance. I know that you need tires, but both areas are a good place to start.

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Thank you I am getting my car in to be aligned here soon my one tire was so bad it was causing most of the issues but I think the alignment will help fix it the rest of the way!

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I agree with nealhatfield, you probably need a alignment and probably the tires rotated and balanced. When you do cv shafts you really should have a alignment.

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Thank you I am getting my car in to be aligned here soon my one tire was so bad it was causing most of the issues but I think the alignment will help fix it the rest of the way!

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