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Old Aug 18, 2001 | 10:48 PM
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my car drifts new tires allinment perfict some one said it was my stabalizer bushings does that sound right and how hars to replace :U :cry
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Old Aug 19, 2001 | 01:51 AM
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Stabilizer bushings should not affect drift. Check tire pressure. You could have a tire with a separated cord, but I would take your car back to where it was aligned and have them measure the alignment. ALL 4 tires need to be aligned, not just the fronts. On a level flat road at constant speed , your car should go straight as a string with no hands on the steering wheel.
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Old Aug 19, 2001 | 01:57 AM
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If your alignment is arrow straight wide low pro tires will grab every crack in the road. Get another alignment with the front tires toed in more than on your current alignment.
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