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Old 03-01-2010, 09:30 AM
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So heres the trouble. When im drivin and turn left (not even at 90 degrees) just turning, it doesnt feel tight what so ever. But when i turn right it feels absolutely fine. It almost feels like the right side isnt even connected (if that makes any sense). Also when driving at over 40 mph and hittin a hole or bump on the right side it breaks down into severe death wobble.
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Have you checked the wheel bearings? I know when one of mine went bad that side of the car was a bit squirly.
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check your track bar and make sure its connected well
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lots to check, including all above, check your ball joints.
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sounds like a bad wheel bearing or ball joints

jack up the front axle and grab EVERYTHING, looking for play
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I went and messed with the track bar and tried messin with ball joints without it jacked but havent gotten in depth. Thanks for the feedback and im gonna find some time later to try and mess somemore. If any other ideas come up please let me know! thanks a ton
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