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Old Jul 20, 2002 | 01:12 AM
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Weird Feeling while driving

Ok guys here's the deal. On my way back tonight from PT. Pleasant NJ my Car kept sliding back n forthon the road. Not like lane change movement but enough to make me notice, and make my buddy behind me notice. The entire way home I had to keep adjusting the steering wheel. Now I have been on this road before (RT 195) and I know it pretty well. There are no hills, or sharp turns really, and the road is a pretty smooth too. I just had the alightment done about 4-6 months ago, so I am hoping that it isnt that. I havent hit any major pot holes and I havent noticed it before tonight. Anyone got any idea? Thanks
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Old Jul 20, 2002 | 05:46 AM
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just a WAG, springs or shocks
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Old Jul 20, 2002 | 05:58 AM
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Not to sound like an A-Hole...whuts a WAG does that stand for something?
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Old Jul 21, 2002 | 02:18 PM
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i would guess that WAG = wild a$$ guess

i would make sure you rims on on properly, also check your tire pressure!

have you done any supsension mods at all? something could be loose.
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Old Jul 21, 2002 | 04:58 PM
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Check to make sure that the sway bar end links haven't snapped. If one of those lets go, the car will begin to drive like a '52 Cadillac (Boaty)
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Old Jul 21, 2002 | 06:41 PM
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I had the same feeling, but was only on this one road in the rain... never really felt it again... I'd like to know what it was too... You felt kinda like the back end was wanting to slide out right? Like you were drifting off the road, but you were driving normal and at a safe speed right?
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Old Jul 23, 2002 | 01:38 AM
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Might want to check the panhard bar, may have bent, broken, loosened..... or maybe the holes that mount it to the frame have become obrounded. Could be many different things. Put it on ramps and inspect your entire suspension real well. Check for anything loose, bent or broken. Check the frame near the steering box for cracks, too.
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