Toe-inducing Bushings Gone Crazy?
#1
Whenever I hit a bump, it seems as if the rear end swerves to one side or the other. At first I thought it was because the tires were wider, but geez, sometimes I'm afraid it's going to cross into the other lane (depending on bump size). I haven't noticed in change in handling on turns (except if I hit a bump). And it seems as if I can't get the car to go in a straight line, like I'm always correcting. I'm pretty sure I need an alignment, but what about the rear wheels?
#2
sounds like those bushings... if it started happening all of the sudden and its bad like you said, go under it and check the lateral links, rear shocks and mounts too... check everything.. doesn't sound safe at all.
#4
you're right... I think you should check everything though. How are your rear shocks?
On one of my 86's (5 lug), I had the same problem of the "floating rear" and it happened over every bump... it was a combo of the bushings and the rear shocks being shot. Just by putting in new rear shocks, it made it 100% better.
On one of my 86's (5 lug), I had the same problem of the "floating rear" and it happened over every bump... it was a combo of the bushings and the rear shocks being shot. Just by putting in new rear shocks, it made it 100% better.
#5
I'm pretty sure all my shocks are bad, and I planned on replacing them sometime in the future ($$, you know). But it didn't float until after I did the swap. While I was under there, I didn't notice anything to worry about, although I should probably jack it back up and make sure everything is still toight.
#8
Originally Posted by j9fd3s' date='Jul 30 2003, 11:54 AM
i would make sure all the bolts are tight, 2 rights dont make a left you know
#9
Originally Posted by 1Revvin7' date='Jul 30 2003, 08:56 AM
yup, happened to my dads g/f. A bolt back there was not tightened in the suspension...