Handling problem after lowering
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Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2006
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From: Pembroke Massachusetts
Handling problem after lowering
I lowered my 87 and installed adjustable strut rods and replaced rear bushings and now it feels like the rear end is on ice at the slightest touch of the wheel. I adjusted the height and camber every which way with little improvement. Could the toe be the prblem? I had planned on getting it aligned but wanted to see if anyone had a similar problem. Input please.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Edmonton AB
My vote is that there is unusual toe, probably in the 'toe out'
direction, if suspension changes have been made and the
alignment has not been checked/adjusted afterward.
Toe out at the rear will create a rear-steer action - as weight transfers,
the loaded tire can overpower the now less-loaded tire and the rear
begins to track a larger dia arc. Feels darty in a straight line as road
changes wag the back.
Tires will really wear faster, probably more pronounced on the inward
tread if/since there is negative camber.
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direction, if suspension changes have been made and the
alignment has not been checked/adjusted afterward.
Toe out at the rear will create a rear-steer action - as weight transfers,
the loaded tire can overpower the now less-loaded tire and the rear
begins to track a larger dia arc. Feels darty in a straight line as road
changes wag the back.
Tires will really wear faster, probably more pronounced on the inward
tread if/since there is negative camber.
.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 590
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From: Boynton Beach, FL
I agree the toe is the probable problem. If you used poly bushings on the trailing arms and camber struts be aware they will bind up the suspension when new or if not installed correctly. I've experienced this problem on every C4 I've built. It takes a few hundred miles before they start to wear themselves in. FWIW.
Larry
Larry
