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Front suspension sucks, Sways like a flag in a storm |
Mblizzard |
Aug 25 2013, 07:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
Well I think I have most of my engine sorted. Still some fine tuning on the carbs to go. But today when I was driving I noticed that at speed a slight back and forth motion of the wheel seems to set up a swaying pattern that could get out of control easily. To quote Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear "at one point a little bit of poo came out."
I installed some used but still very good boge shocks. I have plans to replace the rubber bushings on the torsion bars but I am really concerned that something else is wrong. Nothing looks wrong but I am sure that the ball joints could be worn but I have never experienced that type of sway that seemed to want to get out of control. Thoughts on what to change or check? |
r_towle |
Aug 25 2013, 07:19 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,585 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Jack up on front wheel, leave the other on the ground.
Grab the wheel at 3 and 9 o'clock. Wiggle side to side. If it wiggles, it could be tie rods. Grab the wheel at 12 and 6 o'clock Wiggle the wheel If it wiggles from the bottom, it could be the ball joint. If it wiggles from the top, it could be the upper strut bearing, or the strut itself. Do both front wheels this way, but remember one needs to be on the ground. Now the rear. One tire up in the air. Grab the tire and try to wiggle it in and out or front to back....you are checking the trailing arm bolt....see if you can move the wheel. Also, spin it and listen to the bearing. From that point I would suggest possibly an alignment. New tires And also check you steering linkage for play at the ujoints Rich |
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