Backend Sway
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From: Port Perry ONTARIO
Backend Sway
I have an '88 automatic. During normal driving, the car handles fine but when you let off the gas the rear end sways to the right. When I get back on the gas the car then sways left. I have had it to several GM Dealerships and they can't find any problems. Took it to two front end shops - again no problems found. I have had a 4 wheel alignment and put on 4 new tires, but there is still no change in the sway. I hope someone out there can help. Thanks from Dr. Gray.
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From: San Pedro CA
Re: Backend Sway (Dr. Gray.)
yo, whats up doc?
sorry... just had to do that.
there are a number of reasons... most likely, the rear suspension is about wore out.
the bushings and the rear alignment rods start to get sloppy. and all sorts of things get funny. also, the rear wheel bearings can get nasty, too...
depending on driving style, you can expect about 100,000 miles out of the rear suspension.
sorry... just had to do that.
there are a number of reasons... most likely, the rear suspension is about wore out.
the bushings and the rear alignment rods start to get sloppy. and all sorts of things get funny. also, the rear wheel bearings can get nasty, too...
depending on driving style, you can expect about 100,000 miles out of the rear suspension.
Drifting
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Re: Backend Sway (Dr. Gray.)
I agree with bogus. The torque takes up all of the cumulative slop in the bushings up on acceleration and unloads it on deceleration.
Many of the Corvette suppliers sell Polyurethane replacement bushings in a complete rebuild kit form.
Many of the Corvette suppliers sell Polyurethane replacement bushings in a complete rebuild kit form.
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From: Sachse Texas
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Re: Backend Sway (Dr. Gray.)
Mine did that exact thing. People suggested tie rod ends being worn. Changed them...no effect. Found a bad u-joint in one of the half shafts. My sugestion: Change the half shaft U-joints. I could move the headlights left to right with just the throttle going down the highway at 60 mph in 5th gear.
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Re: Backend Sway (Vette92)
I had the same problem, and searched for months to find the problem. It turned out being the wheel bearing assembly on the drivers side rear. It had about a 1/2 inch of in/out play. I suggest you look into it as soon as possible. I would also suggest that you check how tight your torque arm bolts are as well.
[Modified by KLLRVET, 5:51 PM 4/9/2002]
[Modified by KLLRVET, 5:51 PM 4/9/2002]
