shaking headache


youthguyerik

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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?
 
If it comes out of nowhere... and requires you to slow down or stop to get rid of it... I'd say balljoints, wheel bearings... or it's way out of toe.

I had the issue with the balljoints on my 96 when they started going, randomly start giving me death wobble, and wouldnt stop till I just about came to a stop.
 

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