Hey guys,

Just testing the water so I know what to expect before I take my car in to the shop. I don't have the time nowadays to wrench, unfortunately

Like the title says, vibration at 60mph. Nothing at 55mph. The steering wheel is stable below that, but will lightly rock left and right sufficiently at 60 and above. If I let go of the wheel, the car doesn't wander, but the steering wheel moves in a scary manner - enough for an arm massage...

I poked around on the forum, and it seems my options are tire / wheel related, brake (too much play in the rotors? I do have a slightly pulsing when I brake), or driveshaft (?) related. Anything else it could be (or not be, driveshaft sounds a little odd)? I'll probably have them start simple, wheel rotation or balancing (tires aren't too old, though) and work up from there...

I changed the oil relatively recently and had a look at most of the [front] suspension components while the car was on ramps (I can dig up pictures if anybody wants something to look at). One of the struts is leaking, most of the rubber looks original (I'm not sure about its condition - I'm no expert on the matter). The trans mount and flex disks look to be in good shape. The original owner had the transmission rebuilt at one point, so...

Now, to further complicate this problem is the overall condition of most of the suspension components - they're original. Some things have been replaced (like tie rods), but, other than that, everything looks old. I'm dreading the thought of the diagnosis of my problem as "front end rebuild" (and the $$ associated with it). I don't even know what to expect monetarily for that, either? If I do get into that situation, I'd like to *not* be taken to the cleaners, so to speak What's an upper limit to say no to? I have no problem looking up parts prices online, but I'm at a total loss for labor...

I'd love to be able to do some of the work myself...but, I don't think it's happening. Tools, time, and a place to do it are all issues

Bear with me on this one guys! I may just have to swallow my pride and cough up the dough... Thanks in advance.

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