suspension/body shake
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suspension/body shake
have a 74 vert all new bushings-inner & outer tie rods ends-new idler arm new upper& lower ball joints- berrings-races-shocks and sway bar 4 wheel laser alignment
on a semi rough road which we have plenty of in Illinois the car seems to shake as if something is loose you feel it in the steering and also thru the body car tracks stright as an arrow holds corners perfectlyand on a smooth road its perfect, nothing loose that i can find
Is it possible that the steering box or the center link (relay rod) is the problem
on a semi rough road which we have plenty of in Illinois the car seems to shake as if something is loose you feel it in the steering and also thru the body car tracks stright as an arrow holds corners perfectlyand on a smooth road its perfect, nothing loose that i can find
Is it possible that the steering box or the center link (relay rod) is the problem
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Originally Posted by corvetteed2shark
have a 74 vert all new bushings-inner & outer tie rods ends-new idler arm new upper& lower ball joints- berrings-races-shocks and sway bar 4 wheel laser alignment
on a semi rough road which we have plenty of in Illinois the car seems to shake as if something is loose you feel it in the steering and also thru the body car tracks stright as an arrow holds corners perfectlyand on a smooth road its perfect, nothing loose that i can find
Is it possible that the steering box or the center link (relay rod) is the problem
on a semi rough road which we have plenty of in Illinois the car seems to shake as if something is loose you feel it in the steering and also thru the body car tracks stright as an arrow holds corners perfectlyand on a smooth road its perfect, nothing loose that i can find
Is it possible that the steering box or the center link (relay rod) is the problem
Last edited by ...Roger...; Jul 7, 2006 at 02:58 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Redruth Cornwall
what bushings were used, rubber or poly? poly will give a harsher ride...
If you have just replaced all that stuff, perhaps its because you were used to driving it 'loose' and now its all tight with the new fittings etc, your gonna feel the bumps abit more.
If you have just replaced all that stuff, perhaps its because you were used to driving it 'loose' and now its all tight with the new fittings etc, your gonna feel the bumps abit more.
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From: San Antonio TX
Probably not exactly what youre describing, but the upper and lower support bearings in the steering column are probably pretty well worn by now if they've never been changed.
About 40-60 bucks at the GM dealership and a few hours of time to do replace them.
If your steering wheel moves up and down, or left and right, these bearings are probably shot.
About 40-60 bucks at the GM dealership and a few hours of time to do replace them.
If your steering wheel moves up and down, or left and right, these bearings are probably shot.
