Would a tie rod end cause this?

[someguy360]

Hi All

Just got back from a 4000KM road trip around Victoria and around 600km out of Adelaide I started noticing the passenger side of the car seemed to be vibrating/knocking around a little bit which was causing the steering to shudder a little at 110 on the freeways.

I stopped to check that the wheel nuts etc were ok but being in the middle of no where and wanting to get home I continued to drive.

Now upon getting the car up on ramps today I have gone over the front end and all seems to be ok except the passenger side tie rod end's ball joint has completely collapsed/gone lopsided. would a bad ball joint be the cause of these symptoms?

Praying for it to be something nice and cheap like that :P

Thanks Guys

(Also FYI I doubt it would be the wheel balance causing the shudder as they are all brand new tyres that were aligned and balanced before I left)

[darcycammo]

it also may be the engine mounts how are they ?

[VrWagz1]

Hi All
(Also FYI I doubt it would be the wheel balance causing the shudder as they are all brand new tyres that were aligned and balanced before I left)

I would instantly assume this is ur problem if you just had them fitted and balanced, sounds like they didnt balance them right, or a weight wasnt stuck on properly and has flown off.

[Hangman]

If the tie rod end is gone, replace it and see if that fixes it. If not, +1 for the wheel out of balance, especially if it was recently done.

Swap the front wheels side to side and see if does it then.

[deanos70]

you are saying your ball joint has collapsed , im sure that would be causing your problems
i'd replace that ball joint and tie rod end and you will need another alignment