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maki, Greenford, OH, August 17, 2009, 18:21
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The car seems to wander from side to side slightly while driving, especially noticeable at higher speeds. /front end suspension parts seem tight. Where to look?

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    Bret Bodas August 17, 2009, 19:48
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    Hi Maki,
    Check the tire pressures, check tire treads for separation and have the alignment checked. Make sure the front struts are in good condition too.

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    Kompressor August 18, 2009, 02:48
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    rear wheel suspension links are probably worn if tire pressures are correct and the front ball joints are truly not worn out.. if it seems to track differently when a fair amount of throttle is applied at 50 or 60 mph then for sure u have worn rear components .Keep in mind that suspension wear can be hard to diagnose without loading the components properly and only then carefully checked for wear.. in other words it may seem tight when its jacked up but thats not where the car rides when going down the road

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    benzbloke October 02, 2009, 13:44
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    my car did same thing, it was the lower front ball joints. when checked the normal way on the vehicle they seemed ok.
    they even felt ok when removed. after new were fitted car was like new.

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    Monticello1, January 05, 2012, 12:54
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    I will have mine check out. It does exactly what yours did. How much did your repair cost?

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