steering, suspension issues<> |
steering, suspension issues<> |
Sep 12, 2006 - 1:11 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '03 From Pensacola Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Hi guys, i have a 94 gt that was wrecked on the drivers side front a year or so ago. We replaced all the parts, including the strut and spindle assembly and what not. Anyhow a year or so later, the car has started to get real wobbly, the steering "grabs" in either direction ( i think it needs an alignment for this problem), and it makes a rattling noise under the car, like something is loose, every time i hit any sort of bump in the road. I've been under it a few times, and there doesnt seem to be anything loose, all the bolts for the hub assembly/struts etc are all tight, but the noise persists. I know it definitely needs new shocks, the others on it are originals with 150k, plus when i do hit any bumps it hits really hard. Only thing i can think of, is maybe one of the shocks is totally screwed up on the inside and rattling around, but from a quick look at them i couldnt see anything. Any suggestions would be great
-dave |
Sep 12, 2006 - 10:34 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Motor mounts... axles... bearings... bushings?
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Sep 12, 2006 - 11:26 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '03 From Pensacola Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
replaced the wheel bearings all around recently. Not sure about motor mounts, but this sound is similar to if you left a wrench sitting on top of something under the car, if that helps
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Sep 12, 2006 - 11:55 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
check your ball joints and tierod ends. you can google up how to do those checks.
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Jan 24, 2008 - 5:24 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 9, '08 From Scarborough, Ont Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(DavezXTC @ Sep 12, 2006 - 1:11 AM) [snapback]478852[/snapback] the steering "grabs" in either direction ( i think it needs an alignment for this problem) I didn't want to repost a new topic, but i hope someone can really help me figure this out...my car does the EXACT same thing and its weird. I JUST installed my tien SSD ajdustables (WICKED)...i know i still need an alignment but it seems weird, would this really be an alignment problem? unless my toe is really out :| because i have to hold it straight...feels like tension on both left and right and it grabs to either side. HELP please and thanks you!!! |
Jan 24, 2008 - 3:48 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 7, '07 From Portland, Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 67 (96%) |
Get your alignment done and have the tie rod ends and all your bushings looked at.
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