 Front suspension sucks, Sways like a flag in a storm |
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| 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? |
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| Mblizzard |
Sep 13 2013, 01:54 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 after checking everything and it seeming good to me, I took it to a local914 guy who confirmed the components were good he suggested the caster was way off.
He thought someone might have reset or replaced some of the components and not done an alignment. Is this a possibility? |
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| Cupomeat |
Sep 13 2013, 03:03 PM
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missing my NY 914 in VA Group: Members Posts: 1,349 Joined: 26-November 07 From: Oakton VA Member No.: 8,376 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(Mblizzard @ Sep 13 2013, 03:54 PM)  Well after checking everything and it seeming good to me, I took it to a local914 guy who confirmed the components were good he suggested the caster was way off. He thought someone might have reset or replaced some of the components and not done an alignment. Is this a possibility? Yes, it is a very good possibility as I've seen alot of posts in which a new part or two was replaced in the suspension and they say they'll get an alignment later... BUT, if the caster is off, there is only a tiny amount of caster adjustment on the front of the car (it is all in the adjustment of the top strut mount inside the trunk). SO, I am thinking it is not caster, more likely toe. Good luck and figure this out so you can properly start enjoying your cool little car. |
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....Bearings as stated above or lug bolt torque ... Aug 25 2013, 07:24 PM r_towle Jack up on front wheel, leave the other on the gro... Aug 25 2013, 07:19 PM Spoke Front end out of alignment may make the car seem t... Aug 25 2013, 07:21 PM HalfMoon
Front end out of alignment may make the car seem ... Aug 26 2013, 09:52 PM Drums66 ......Yes.that body sway
:wavebye:(frontend) Aug 25 2013, 07:36 PM Mblizzard
......Yes.that body sway
:wavebye:(frontend)
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WAIT! Warning before you get someone to atte... Aug 26 2013, 11:12 PM Mblizzard Well I have a list of things to check tonight... Aug 27 2013, 07:47 AM scott_in_nh
Well I have a list of things to check tonight... Aug 27 2013, 08:24 AM Steve Pelican has stock rubber ones Aug 27 2013, 08:36 AM McMark You can also stack two VW ones. See this thread. Aug 27 2013, 09:30 AM Jeffs9146 When I put my 5-lug suspension on and drove it for... Aug 27 2013, 10:31 AM Mblizzard Did not get to the front end checks tonight but I ... Aug 27 2013, 07:06 PM Mblizzard Finally got back to this. Did the various checks ... Sep 2 2013, 06:03 PM |
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