1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 09:24 AM
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wondering~~~

My car started to wonder a couple months ago and it seems like the wheels have a mind of their own. My suspension set up is new as far as shocks springs and sway bar is concerned. I tightned my steering box which fixed the play. But when I go over bumps, the bumps tend to really dictate where the car is going to go. I can hold the wheel as tight as I want but the bumps still seems to make my car wonder.

You guys got any suggestion? Has this happened to anybody else?

When I owned my old 240z it started to do the same thing, it got so bad that it got scarry!

I got A032r's all around could that have anything to do with it?

Or is it to do with that shitty steering box? Or maybe other steering components...

Please help!
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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 09:31 AM
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check your idler arm. It's close to the exhaust manifold and the bushings in there get cooked and crumble. That might be your problem.
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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 09:32 AM
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Maybe it is toed out, that would cause it to wander.
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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 10:22 AM
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How are your tie rod ends?? This happened to me with my first rex. turned out to be the tie rod ends.
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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 10:51 AM
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Some tires tend to follow grooves in the road more than others, I suspect that's part of the problem. -WG
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