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Old 07-13-2009, 12:54 PM
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the car has been shifting from right to left when i accelerate or decelerate.

whats wrong?

quad shocks have been removed, and southside lower control arms have been installed(previous owner)

at higher speeds it shifts enough to send the car to the right side of the road after i let go of the gas.

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Old 07-13-2009, 01:17 PM
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It happens when you let off the gas or get on the gas? You have a broken motor mount. My chevelle was doing the same thing because of a motor mount.
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Old 07-13-2009, 03:18 PM
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I'd also check out all of the suspension bushings in the front and in the rear.
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Old 07-13-2009, 04:52 PM
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happens both ways on the gas and when i let off
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Old 07-13-2009, 05:26 PM
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check all the suspension bushings front and rear as well as the steering system. sounds like something is broken
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Old 07-13-2009, 05:49 PM
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were the brackets for the southside bars welded on or bolted on.
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Old 07-14-2009, 07:08 AM
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If a motor mount is broken, only one side of the motor is restrained so there is a pivot point allowing your driveline to move freely. All that weight moving instantly when the motor is loaded or unloaded creates enough force to shift the car sideways. Been there fixed that.
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Old 07-14-2009, 04:53 PM
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the arms are bolted and welded...i found the problem, the passengers arm weld was broken and the bolts were loose....other side still attached..although they are some really ****ty welds...gonna cut and redo both sides properly
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as soon as you said you had southside control arms i knew thats what the problem was.
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