self steering car = bad toe links
12-02-12, 11:41 PM
#1
self steering car = bad toe links
Hi all,
I've had my car for about a year now and have finally tackled a long standing issue. The car used to self steer. Specifically when the pavement was uneven the car would require constant correction to keep it on track and in its lane. Also noticeable was that taking a left turn at 25 (or more) MPH would result in a disconcerting shuffling of the rear end.
I've been pulling and prodding at my suspension for some time now (link), mostly in search of all of the usual clunks and clanks.
For whatever reason I just assumed that I had to have the rear wheels off of the ground in order to check the suspension. So, jack a wheel up, put one hand on it at 3 o'clock, one at 9 and attempt to shake the wheel. This resulted in absolutely no motion. I stumbled across a threat that explained that I was testing the suspension when taught and likely in a position that it was not worn in.
Bottom line, try to move your tires when the car is on the ground. I did this to mine and it was very obvious that my toe links were shot. They are now replaced with Poly bushings from Juan (awesome customer service) at www.j-auto.net. The car tracks strait and I'm only $50 lighter for it. Yep ... $50, they're on sale right now ... PM Juan.
I hope that this puts someone else on the right track!
happy holidays,
James
I've had my car for about a year now and have finally tackled a long standing issue. The car used to self steer. Specifically when the pavement was uneven the car would require constant correction to keep it on track and in its lane. Also noticeable was that taking a left turn at 25 (or more) MPH would result in a disconcerting shuffling of the rear end.
I've been pulling and prodding at my suspension for some time now (link), mostly in search of all of the usual clunks and clanks.
For whatever reason I just assumed that I had to have the rear wheels off of the ground in order to check the suspension. So, jack a wheel up, put one hand on it at 3 o'clock, one at 9 and attempt to shake the wheel. This resulted in absolutely no motion. I stumbled across a threat that explained that I was testing the suspension when taught and likely in a position that it was not worn in.
Bottom line, try to move your tires when the car is on the ground. I did this to mine and it was very obvious that my toe links were shot. They are now replaced with Poly bushings from Juan (awesome customer service) at www.j-auto.net. The car tracks strait and I'm only $50 lighter for it. Yep ... $50, they're on sale right now ... PM Juan.
I hope that this puts someone else on the right track!
happy holidays,
James
12-03-12, 11:40 AM
#3
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Excellent! I've not personally seen this before but it makes perfect sense. Makes me want to go out and test my car 
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Dale
.Dale
12-04-12, 09:46 PM
#4
Hi James 
It's good to hear these bushings solved your problems! These SuperPro toe link bushings are normally $105+shipping but I'm overstocked on them at the moment and slashed their price in order to move them. This pricing won't last too long as I'm getting close to normal inventory levels.
It's good to hear these bushings solved your problems! These SuperPro toe link bushings are normally $105+shipping but I'm overstocked on them at the moment and slashed their price in order to move them. This pricing won't last too long as I'm getting close to normal inventory levels.
12-05-12, 08:15 AM
#7
RX-7 Bad Ass
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Damn, that is a good deal! Just ordered me a set, not sure if I need 'em but hey!
Dale
Dale
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12-05-12, 07:55 PM
#8
Both of your orders shipped today! These bushings are a killer deal... Even I dont buy them this cheap
Pair these with trailing arm bushings and diff bushings to help control wheel hop.
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