Bad wheel Vibration at 40-55 MPH Inner tie rod? or Wheel bearing?

[BJ350hp]

So I searched and have read about the many things that could be causing my bad wheel vibration. I think iv got it nailed down to inner tie rod or wheel bearing.

My car is a 97 GST Spyder.

So far I have replaced: Tie rod ends, New CV axles, Upper Ball joints, and had my alignment done with new tires mounted and balanced.

Today I did like most post say and checked the front wheels for play. I got no play up/down and left/right from the front passenger wheel. But on the drive side I get play left and right but not up/down. So I think it's got to be my inner tie rod or the wheel bearing.

Any ideas would really help me out.

Also made a video to help.



YouTube - Vibration

(Edit: when I first tested the wheels it was with all 5 lugs bolted down!. I bolted the wheel back on with two just to make the quick video)




UPDATE: Post # 12

 

[timmy]

Hopefully you found your issue!

 

[SupaDoopa]

Where is the vibrating coming from? Does it happen when you brake?

 

[myaceofdiamonds]

hey man does the vibration lessen when you mash your brake?? my 2g tsi was doing the same thing it ended up being the wheel bearing.

 

[SupaDoopa]

Chances are that's what it is.

 

[90moneypit]

I've replaced the front wheel bearings in my car, I didn't feel any more or less vibration before or after doing so. When the wheel bearing goes bad, you have up/down, left/right play and you can normally hear it grinding away, even over the sound of a catless 3" exhaust. The second poster (OP found his problem) is in process of replacing trashed motor mounts which would be causing more vibration to enter the cabin and I'm waiting (along with others) to see if that eliminates the problem before going into more 'diagnosis' mode.

 

[Ibetchuwontdoit]

+1 similar problem, awaiting results to hopefully help me fix mine.

 

[truwarrior]

I have the same issue as op. It appears my driver side caliper piston is froze.

I do need a inner tie rod too, I'm 100% it's the caliper causing my issue though.