73 midget problem

[Warpman89]

just recently, when i have been crusing at around 55-60 mph or higher, my car starts vibrating and shaking pretty badly. now, it does it at lower speeds and at high speeds it feels like i am losing control of the rear end and the rear seems to be swaying. could it be an unbalanced driveshaft or wheels? anyone seen this before? its a 73 midget

 

[Trevor Jessie]

Sounds like a combination of tires out of balance and loose/broken suspension parts and/or bad shocks. I wouldn't drive it until you sort out the problem. It sounds serious (but not necessarily expensive).

 

[regularman]

I would look at the drive shaft for sure.

 

[jlaird]

Check for a bad universal joint. The back one I would guess.

 

[JPSmit]

try swapping your tires front to back before you do anything and see if the shake moves - you may have a broken belt in the tire itself - I've had this twice and it's staggering how much shake it can cause - start with the easiest fix

 

[Warpman89]

Thank You all very much! I'm gonna start by switching the tires around, and if you guys think of anything else please share

 

[regularman]

Yeah, look at the inside of the back tires and see if you see a bulge or lump on one. That will sure do it.

 

[jcatnite]

Check your front wheel bearings for excessive wear as well as the other front suspension parts. Till I sorted mine out it was quite a ride over 50mph.
JC

 

[Branson]

yup. I had that once and I couldnt believe how much vibration and pull that caused!!

 

[pethia]

I had a similar problem on my 79...bad universal joint