cam_7779

So i just bought my first 7, an 86 rx7 gxl na, when i am going 80km+ and turn right the whole front end shakes violently as if a tire is going to fall off, i can turn left and go straight at high speed with no shake only when turning right at highway speeds.
the car has 275km on it.
i havent had a chance to look over it really well
im thinking either a ball joint, tie rod end or bearing?
possibly motor mount?
whats your oppinion

jjcobm

iTrader: (18)

I would be inclined to say loose wheel, loose wheel bearing, ball joint, possible tie rod. All of the above. This is one of those issues only you can look and see what is falling apart.

As a recommendation, do not drive the car until you fix the issue. Not the first time I have heard a steering part breaking and people's cars going into ditches with no control over their car.

Kentetsu

Ball joint or tie rod. Probably ball joint. Fix it fast, or risk your car and your life...








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cam_7779

ok thanks i am leaning towards a ball joint because when i turn right there is no pressure on that wheeel causing it to shake. hopefully i can make it an hours drive:S gotta head home to fix the problem

cam_7779

just went for a drive, when i accel hard the car seems to shift to the left? is this normal b\c its only putting power to one wheel

83/86Rx7

iTrader: (2)

Easiest way to check if it's a ball joint is to lift that side of the car and put it on a jack stand. Then grab the tire, putting one hand at the 12 'o clock position and one at the 6 'o clock. Try to move the tire pushing the 12 position in and pulling the 6 position out and vice versa. If you feel any movement, that would signify a worn ball joint.

If you put your hands at the 3 and 9 'o clock positions and do the same movement and you get some play, that would signify either tie rod end or bearing. You'll probably have see what's actually moving behind the tire to narrow it down. For example, if it's the tie rod end, you'll see the play on the tie rod end when you're moving the tire back and forth. If you don't see any movement, then it's likely the bearing.

cam_7779

so i lifted the front end its is for sure the right wheel, it has play at the 12 and 6 postion, i looked at ball joint while doing this and it wasn't bad im thinking its the wheel bearing.
now a serious problem, when i accel the car twists to the left i stuck my head oiut the door to look at the rear left wheel and its turning to the right when i accel hard!!!
what would this signify?
im going to be taking a better look at it tomorrow

jjcobm

iTrader: (18)

stop driving the car!!!! you have serious issues going on! If the rear wheel is turning, you could have broken lateral links or a bad DTSS bushing. Not to mention, the bearing on the wheel could also be bad.

cam_7779

yup the car will be parked, i lifted the rear drivers side, a mount has snaped from the frame!! scary ****, i tried welding it but was short on time at lunch, gonnna try fix her up good maybe get some pics of it.
to much drifting with a rusty car lol

cam_7779

well its the furthest away mount from the diff on the sub frame im going to upload some pics.
anyone have a sub frame/ or should i just take it off and weld up both sides and make it stronger?

jjcobm

iTrader: (18)

Subframe mount??? Get new one... Or are you talking about the mounts for the little vertical links? If it's the latter of the two (the vertical links mount), just weld them up. Some users reinforce those. You will know when those break as your wheel will have crazy negative camber.

cam_7779

its the mount which the control arm bolts on to, closest to the fender. it snapped half way, im going to take the sub frame down tomorrow and weld her up good and strong. well thats the plan

cam_7779

well we bended the mount back to shape welded it back up reninforced it welded it on and beefed it up should break now!
now just gotta tend to my front right wheel shake!
i noticed when i go 130 it doesnt shake but 80-125 it does km/hr