96 CE rear suspension (?) question
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96 CE rear suspension (?) question
I picked up the 96 CE that my brother and I bought for my Step-Dad today, and after driving it a while I noticed something that I did not notice when I test drove the car.
Once rolling, if I let off the gas so that the car is coasting, then hit the gas, it pulls to the right. When I let off, it comes back to the left. It's not a huge pull, but something is definitely not right. If I rhythmically go on/off throttle repeatedly, I can get it almost oscillating back and forth.
It feels like there is something wrong in the rear end, but I wouldn't know what. I don't mean the diff, I mean the suspension. It doesn't take large throttle input at all to do this. It just feels like the rear end moves when load is applied...like maybe imagine if the car had a solid axle rear steering mechanism
. It feels like there might be a bad link or bushing of some sort but I don't know anything about the suspension in this car.
Is this a typical thing in these cars to where you all might have a suggestion of what to look at?
Thanks in advance!
Once rolling, if I let off the gas so that the car is coasting, then hit the gas, it pulls to the right. When I let off, it comes back to the left. It's not a huge pull, but something is definitely not right. If I rhythmically go on/off throttle repeatedly, I can get it almost oscillating back and forth.
It feels like there is something wrong in the rear end, but I wouldn't know what. I don't mean the diff, I mean the suspension. It doesn't take large throttle input at all to do this. It just feels like the rear end moves when load is applied...like maybe imagine if the car had a solid axle rear steering mechanism
. It feels like there might be a bad link or bushing of some sort but I don't know anything about the suspension in this car.Is this a typical thing in these cars to where you all might have a suggestion of what to look at?
Thanks in advance!
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Jack it up and check all the bushings in the rear also make sure the C-Beam is not lose, it should be obvious if the bushings are worn out.
Also check the wheel bearings for play and rear yokes at the rear end. If your not comfortable doing this take it to a good shop and have them check it out for ya. or find a forum member that may be willing to help out.
Also check the wheel bearings for play and rear yokes at the rear end. If your not comfortable doing this take it to a good shop and have them check it out for ya. or find a forum member that may be willing to help out.
