XiKeiyaZI
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- Dec 28, 2008
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Goldsboro,
North_Carolina
I've been reading a bit, locating all of the threads associated with anything relative to my issue. I've never had a suspension based issue that wasn't something simple like camber so - looking for some experienced minds to pick here.
The issue -
When driving anywhere 30mph+, going over a slight bump causes the passenger rear of the car to sway outward and then very quickly realign. 90% of the time if I inspect the flushness of the tire with the body from standing behind the car it is perfect. However there are various other times where the top is slanted slightly more inward than usual.
So far -
I've picked up a new shock for that side assuming that could be it as I'm sure they've never been changed. I plan on going with a complete adjustable setup in the very near future but for now I'm trying to determine the acute issue. Car is up on stands with the rear in the air - both wheels off. Checking bushings and ball joints they all look the same on both sides and besides age I see nothing bent, cracked, bruised, or torn. This is simply by eying the 'bad' side to the side 'that doesn't have the problem'.
My concerns here is that I'm overlooking something and there may be something else which may need to be inspected before hand. I've read everything from bushings to a bad strut. If there are issues with a bushing/ball joint - how apparent would it be to spot the issue? Perhaps any pictures of bad examples to be on the lookout for? Would there also be an obvious way to test any of this without throwing parts at it?
Thanks for your time.
The issue -
When driving anywhere 30mph+, going over a slight bump causes the passenger rear of the car to sway outward and then very quickly realign. 90% of the time if I inspect the flushness of the tire with the body from standing behind the car it is perfect. However there are various other times where the top is slanted slightly more inward than usual.
So far -
I've picked up a new shock for that side assuming that could be it as I'm sure they've never been changed. I plan on going with a complete adjustable setup in the very near future but for now I'm trying to determine the acute issue. Car is up on stands with the rear in the air - both wheels off. Checking bushings and ball joints they all look the same on both sides and besides age I see nothing bent, cracked, bruised, or torn. This is simply by eying the 'bad' side to the side 'that doesn't have the problem'.
My concerns here is that I'm overlooking something and there may be something else which may need to be inspected before hand. I've read everything from bushings to a bad strut. If there are issues with a bushing/ball joint - how apparent would it be to spot the issue? Perhaps any pictures of bad examples to be on the lookout for? Would there also be an obvious way to test any of this without throwing parts at it?
Thanks for your time.