Tramlining and loose steering

Discussion in 'Technical' started by ROB32Z, Jul 1, 2004.

  1. ROB32Z

    ROB32Z New Member

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    For a while now my steering has become "erratic" with the car wandering quite a bit and 'tramlining'. Any ideas? I had a wheel alignment done a little while ago and it was fine after that, tho I don't really know how long after the problem started, in fact it could only be since after my accident. What could be a possible cause (beside imbalance)?? Unless the repair place did a rotation for me, I might give them a call and check but I would assume they wouldnt do that without telling me at least.Cheers for the help in advance
     
  2. K-zed

    K-zed Secret Squirrel

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    Check tyres for correct rotation >>>

    >>> and get a 4-wheel alignment on a good aligner.Don't trust just any tyre shop, shop around for someone ith a good track record and late model equipment.
     
  3. LazyZed

    LazyZed Active Member

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    Also check your steering rack

    pedders do a $14 while you wait check that should pick up any damaged stuff.
    This is all I believe pedders to be good for though. Definately wouldn't let them near my car otherwise :-Z Cheers
    Rob
     
  4. red32

    red32 You talkin' to me?

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    also check your tension rod bushes

    i did a big drive last weekend and the steering was terrible. turns out the silcon is seeping out of the bushes
     
  5. RedZedMikey

    RedZedMikey RZM should now be DZM

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    Check tyres for uneven wear >>>

    If they are wearing excessively on the inside then eventually they will cause the car to become "nervous" as the tyre tries to get different parts of the tread to the road surface.
     
  6. IB

    IB ?????

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    How are your tension rod bushes? (n/m)

    N/M
     

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