# Ranger headache **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** suspension, ranger\ **Created:** [July 25, 2009, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ranger-headache/33995 "2009-07-25T19:25:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![youthguyerik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/0ea827/32.png) [@youthguyerik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/youthguyerik)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2009, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ranger-headache/33995/1 "2009-07-25T19:25:19Z")
I have a 98 ranger 2wd. Love it to death. About a month ago I encountered a violent shudder which set in pretty suddenly. It persisted regardless of speed. When i pulled over and started moving again it was gone, so i did what any shade tree mechanic would do…I ignored it. Periodically this would happen again and the same solution worked. until today. Now it is a constant for over 25 mph. i checked the front wheels and aside from a tiny bit of play in the side to side of the tire (which happens to both sides simultaneously when you shake the tire) I found nothing wrong. I have yet to go after the rear wheels because my manual is unclear on the inspection procedure. I have an incidental noise as well which may or may not be related. there is an irritating noise like a bell being rung or a cast iron skillet being whacked with a hammer. it isn’t consistent and only happens when moving. both the shake and the noises are regardless of the clutch position or the gear I am in. Any suggestions? ---
**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2009, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ranger-headache/33995/2 "2009-07-25T22:59:08Z")
It sounds like you have some worn suspension parts. It will only get worse and can be dangerous. I would be looking for a good alignment shop. Note: avoid national chains. Look for an independent shop. I have had luck with at least one specific tyre chain shop, I think that was mostly luck. ---
**Author:** ![youthguyerik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/0ea827/32.png) [@youthguyerik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/youthguyerik)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ranger-headache/33995/3 "2009-07-27T00:04:39Z")
It turns out that there is some sort of balancer on the driveshaft that has broken loose causing it to wobble. I appearance need to get it welded back into place…