Truck Repair: 1988 GMC 4x4 350 left front wheel shaking, lower ball joints, gmc 4x4

Question
I have sent the same question 3 times and have yet to get an answer of any kind.  I do not under stand  what the problem is as to why no one will answer me.  This is suppose to be a great site, but I have yet to see it.Why would't anyone acknowledge my request for an answer.

Disappointed in Florida,
Jerry Fields


Answer
Hello Jerry,
Last Sunday, Nov 7, I recieved your question, and promptly answered it. This is the question and answer:

Name:Jerry Fields
Subject: 1989 GMC Sierra 4x4 350hp front suspention
Question -
I have written 3 times before and have never recieved an answer. So I
will
try again.
My left front tire vibrates or hops violetly.
I can jack the truck up, put it on jack stands and try to rotate the
tire,
but it will only rotate about a half turn and stop.  You can force it
past
that half turn and it will go about another half turn.  I disconnected
it
from the cv axel and the differitial spins freely.  I have put new
rotor,
break calapers, brakes pads, bearing hub, upper and lower ball joints
and
Idler arm on it.  It lessened the shaking some but it is still there.  
The
tire still will not rotate freely.  The cv axel is only about six
months
old and has plenty of grease in them.  I rotated the tires in case the
rim
was bent and had the tires balanced.  I'm at a loss.  I know you are
probably busy, but I would appreciate it greatly if you could suggest
something to try.
Also my son put a 3 inch body lift on it. I don't know if that would
make
a difference or not.
Thanks for your help,
Jerry
Answer -
Hello Jerry,
I assume when you replaced the bearing hub, that you put new bearings
in.
You ask about the lift kit. That obviously changes the angle of the
axle
shaft, forcing the CV joint to work, but with a new shaft assembly and
bearings, I would think it would work just fine.
But since you have checked everything else, and you know what it takes
to
get that axle shaft in and out, what would you think about temporarily
removing it, just to see if that angle is what is binding.
I might also consider contacting the supplier of the lift kit to see if
they have heard of the problem happening, and if they have any
suggestions.
A front end allignment is also required after the kit, but I immagine
you
have done that.

Good luck,
Van

I don't know if you recieved that letter, but it was sent through AllExperts, which is the only way I can reply.

If you get this one, you should have gotten the other one.

Again, good luck,
Van