Handling

[rwatson]

When driving over small bumps in the road, the whole car seems to sway from side to side until it corrects itself. When driving on smooth surfaces I do not notice any handling issues. (sucks cause I am still tentative about going fast) This was happening about the same time I had a bad pass-side tie rod...I have since replaced the tie-rod and I still have this problem. Anyone ever had this? Any clue what it may be? What type of repair costs am I looking at?

Thanks

 

[Ponyboy]

When you had he tie-rod replaced did you get it realigned? Also small bumps? I'd expect there to be at least a little bit of steering adjustment to compensate. Maybe it has a little too much toe out? $70-100 bucks for an alignment at the dealer.

 

[David]

Could be a couple of things, but I would start with bump steer. Get it aligned and pay special attention to the camber and toe.

Is the car at the stock hieght or has it been lowered? IF you lower the car much past 1.3", you can get bump steer in the rear.

 

[rwatson]

car is 100% stock....I am taking it in next week, but wanted to be prepared if they tried to make some crap up...........


Thanks

 

[nsxtasy]

Another possibility is worn struts (AKA shocks).