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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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It seems like I am fighting the wheel a lot in my 91. It's more noticeable when I am going slow too. Just replaced my ball joints about 500 miles ago. Wasn't as bad before. Any ideas?
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 12:25 AM
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Alignment? Could be a tire issue also
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 12:44 AM
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Mine kinda crabwalks now that I installed adjustable upper and lower rear control arms... I know I need to have them aligned in the back. Do you have adjustable control arms also? Maybe you have the same problem.

Is the car lowered? Maybe you have a bumpsteer issue on your hands?
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 12:50 AM
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My tires are kinda old and the suspension is stock. I will look into the alignment.
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 01:05 AM
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Are you supposed to get the car aligned after ball joints?
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 01:26 AM
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Are you supposed to get the car aligned after ball joints?
That would probably be a good idea, when was the last time it was aligned anyway?
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 01:28 AM
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Really can't say but I just remembered that one of my front tires is wearing unevenly. Will have to get it realligned I guess.
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 02:34 AM
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Ya know I have the same weird issue with mine...it just seems like it is wobbly not really bump steer, but more of a constant light swaying motion. I just put U&L control arms on mine as well as brand new tie rod ends and had it aligned.

I was thinking maybe the rack bushings themselves were shot giving some extra play. It's not really in the steering though, it seems as if the whole car wants to wiggle
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