What part do I need to prevent this?
07-19-2007, 10:55 AM
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What part do I need to prevent this?
For example: If I'm merging onto a highway at about 50 or 60 MPH...whenever I hit a little bump or such, my car feels as if it loses control (to the right or left, depending which way I'm merging)for 1 second. It's very scary, especially when traveling decent speeds. It feels like my car is flying for .5 seconds...lol.....seriously though. I have the following suspension parts...
Adj. LCAs
Rear Sway
Panhard Rod
Panhard Rod Brace
THANKS!
Adj. LCAs
Rear Sway
Panhard Rod
Panhard Rod Brace
THANKS!
07-19-2007, 11:04 AM
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RE: What part do I need to prevent this?
You didnt state on if its lowered but I will assume it is. This is probably bump steer and it happens when you lowered the car, also wider, lower profile tires effect this. You can get a bumpsteer kit to correct the front end geometry but most live with it because its usually not that bad.
07-19-2007, 11:11 AM
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RE: What part do I need to prevent this?
Is it in the rear end or the front end? Does it feel like the rear end is sliding out a bit "airborne" style? Only happens when it is around a curve (even a slight one)?
If so, that is the nature of a solid rear axle. My stock mustang and my jeep both do it over this one suspension joint around my house.
If so, that is the nature of a solid rear axle. My stock mustang and my jeep both do it over this one suspension joint around my house.
07-19-2007, 11:13 AM
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RE: What part do I need to prevent this?
ORIGINAL: mAnYsTyLeS
For example: If I'm merging onto a highway at about 50 or 60 MPH...whenever I hit a little bump or such, my car feels as if it loses control (to the right or left, depending which way I'm merging)for 1 second. It's very scary, especially when traveling decent speeds. It feels like my car is flying for .5 seconds...lol.....seriously though. I have the following suspension parts...
Adj. LCAs
Rear Sway
Panhard Rod
Panhard Rod Brace
THANKS!
For example: If I'm merging onto a highway at about 50 or 60 MPH...whenever I hit a little bump or such, my car feels as if it loses control (to the right or left, depending which way I'm merging)for 1 second. It's very scary, especially when traveling decent speeds. It feels like my car is flying for .5 seconds...lol.....seriously though. I have the following suspension parts...
Adj. LCAs
Rear Sway
Panhard Rod
Panhard Rod Brace
THANKS!
http://www.familycar.com/alignment.htm
07-19-2007, 11:54 AM
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RE: What part do I need to prevent this?
howarmat - Car is not lowered and I did get new wider and lower profile tires...but the movement has been there since day one.
Aziraphale - I do not feel anything in the front. Only in the rear...LOL! Seriously though. Once in a while it will happenon a curve...depends on the bump.
banka87 -Your response was useless.
teksp0rt - Your response was useless.
Aziraphale - I do not feel anything in the front. Only in the rear...LOL! Seriously though. Once in a while it will happenon a curve...depends on the bump.
banka87 -Your response was useless.
teksp0rt - Your response was useless.
07-19-2007, 12:00 PM
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RE: What part do I need to prevent this?
ORIGINAL: mAnYsTyLeS
howarmat - Car is not lowered and I did get new wider and lower profile tires...but the movement has been there since day one.
Aziraphale - I do not feel anything in the front. Only in the rear...LOL! Seriously though. Once in a while it will happenon a curve...depends on the bump.
banka87 -Your response was useless.
teksp0rt - Your response was useless.
howarmat - Car is not lowered and I did get new wider and lower profile tires...but the movement has been there since day one.
Aziraphale - I do not feel anything in the front. Only in the rear...LOL! Seriously though. Once in a while it will happenon a curve...depends on the bump.
banka87 -Your response was useless.
teksp0rt - Your response was useless.
EDIT: For people who may find this later, bump steer and death wobble are front end problems. The rear end feeling like it is jumping out a little is because of the solid rear axle.