09-23-2009, 12:25 PM
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Front end wobbles
I have a 87 GTA with the WS6 suspension. when the car is on the freeway i get a pretty good wobble from the front end.also when braking it gets worse.any advice appreciated thanks.
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09-23-2009, 01:51 PM
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Re: Front end wobbles
Sounds like a front wheel bearing.
09-23-2009, 02:44 PM
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Re: Front end wobbles
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Originally Posted by
akmusclecar Sounds like a front wheel bearing.
Check the wheel bearing for play,worn bushings,worn motor mounts etc.
09-23-2009, 03:57 PM
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Re: Front end wobbles
The car's 20+ years old. You may/will need a front end rebuild at some point. Beyond guessing, diagnosis is difficult.
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09-23-2009, 10:26 PM
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Re: Front end wobbles
Thanks for the replys. will check for worn parts.
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09-25-2009, 11:43 AM
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Re: Front end wobbles
The wheel bearing needed to be repacked.I did it yesterday and car drives great.
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09-25-2009, 12:46 PM
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Re: Front end wobbles
Oh yeah. i knew that it was a wheel bearing.
09-25-2009, 01:06 PM
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Re: Front end wobbles
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Originally Posted by
SanFranCyco The wheel bearing needed to be repacked.I did it yesterday and car drives great.
For TGO achieve sake-
It is so nice to see the original poster come back in and tell the conclusion of his/her dilemma.
You took advice, you went and checked things based on advise, and came back and reported what the culprit was and how you fixed it.
now anyone that searches 'wobble" can see this as a potential conclusion to there future puzzle.
thank you, I applaud you
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09-25-2009, 01:06 PM
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