My '82 240D has a terribly violent shake at the speeds indicated. I check out the control arms and steering components up front and it appears I have a couple torn ball joint boots and tie rod end boots. Would this really cause such a bad shake and shimmy around 60-65 MPH or should I check for something else?

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