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Old 10-12-18 | 12:38 AM
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Hi guys. My 1990 celsior has always felt a bit wobbly At time. Only at slow speeds. No shaking in the wheel. No pulling left or right.

It feels like at slow speeds that I have a buckled rim. I got an alignment and balance and they said the wheels were fine.

It's on xyz racing coilovers. What should I be looking at.
Old 10-12-18 | 01:02 AM
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Considering the age of the car I wouldn't rule out the transmission mount.
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Do you think that could cause the symptoms I'm describing? The wobbling feeling of the vehicle? I will be replacing all engine and trans mounts in The near future.

I will say that when I shift into drive it engages with a silent clunk or thud. Shifts perfect tho when driving and in other gears. This could be evidence if bad mounts also

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Originally Posted by Moarpower
Do you think that could cause the symptoms I'm describing? The wobbling feeling of the vehicle? I will be replacing all engine and trans mounts in The near future.

I will say that when I shift into drive it engages with a silent clunk or thud. Shifts perfect tho when driving and in other gears. This could be evidence if bad mounts also
Hard to say as your origial description of " a bit wobbly " is a little vague. Replacing the trans mount can have a profound affect on many levels. It's a fairly easy DIY and not very expensive. Stay with OE Lexus/Toyota for this don't use aftermarket...
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I thought be description was fine. It literally feels like it has a buckled wheel. If you have never felt that before, it feels like driving g on a slightly wavey road surface.

I think it's likely related to something in the rear of the vehicle. The mounts will be done regardless. It might need new coilovers

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I also noted that it had some incorrect wheel nuts or lugs on on it. Will need to replace those also
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