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Old 01-27-04, 03:21 AM
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Default Weird wobbles on freeway

So sometimes on the freeway at around 60-70... I'll notice the car pull slightly into a direction and back the other way. I'm not sure if its the road i'm on or what.


I have a 92 sc3 bone stock....

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Old 01-27-04, 09:05 AM
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Probably road, tires or wind...

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Old 01-27-04, 11:55 AM
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ok cool...

so about these control arm bushings that are notorious for wearing out fast.... how would i know if i have a problem with those?
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You'd hear the suspension creaking/knocking over bumps (e.g. potholes, speedhumps) if your bushes are gone.

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thanks... i do hear some light creaking going over bumps... how hard is it to install the daizen?
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first and foremost get an alignment. if you cant let go of the wheel on a straight road and have it stay straight, at least one of the alignment parameters is out.
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i'm pretty sure it's not the alignment... it drives straight fine

i can keep a firm grip on the wheel and you'll slightly feel it pull to a side... you'll try and correct... and it's as if it over corrects... somewhat kind of like loose steering
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