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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 11:06 AM
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08 GT 158,000 miles. Basically all highway miles from brand new. Only changes all around were Vogtland lowering springs and Koni shocks and struts. 255 45/17 Firestone Indy 500's with 27,000 miles rotated every 5,000 miles. Car will wander, jerk, pull, etc. over uneven roads. Any thoughts with this mileage? It's a fairly new development and gradually getting worse.
Old Aug 31, 2013 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by rocky321
08 GT 158,000 miles. Basically all highway miles from brand new. Only changes all around were Vogtland lowering springs and Koni shocks and struts. 255 45/17 Firestone Indy 500's with 27,000 miles rotated every 5,000 miles. Car will wander, jerk, pull, etc. over uneven roads. Any thoughts with this mileage? It's a fairly new development and gradually getting worse.
Try a nice flat, even patch of road. If it does it then, fault the front end. But, uneven roads is no way to judge the steering. Try a good pavement first.
Old Aug 31, 2013 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 03gt04mach1
Try a nice flat, even patch of road. If it does it then, fault the front end. But, uneven roads is no way to judge the steering. Try a good pavement first.
Actually seems OK on the turnpike doing 80+, but hit an area of construction, and just not gripping the road. Any history of ball joint/suspension issues?
Old Aug 31, 2013 | 12:45 PM
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jack it up and see whats worn out...if its wandering bad you might just have some tie rod issues
Old Aug 31, 2013 | 01:25 PM
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Stock Ball Joints and Tie rods ends are known weak points on the 05-09's
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