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Old Sep 2, 2001 | 10:07 PM
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Car: 87 Z28
Engine: LT1
Transmission: T-56
steering trouble

when im driving if i hit a groove in the road or anything it really makes my car pull hard in that direction and i totally have to correct and steer it back.. is this a suspension problem? does anyone else have this problem with their 3rdgen?
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Old Sep 3, 2001 | 01:02 AM
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Car: 1986 Trans Am
Engine: 305 TPI peanut cam
Transmission: 700R4
Worn out GM front end.
Typical on 100K+ mile FBodys. I plan on rebuilding mine over the winter.

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Old Sep 3, 2001 | 11:37 PM
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what size tire are you running? My old tires never did that, they were 215/65r15. But when I put on new tires 255/45R17, it did they same thing you are talking about.

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Now KYB equipped!!
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Old Sep 5, 2001 | 11:53 AM
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235/60 15's.... how do I rebuild the front end.. is there a kit or something?
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Old Sep 7, 2001 | 04:56 PM
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yes no maybe so?
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Old Sep 7, 2001 | 06:35 PM
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sure is, search through jegs and get to the suspension components/bushings, area. ES got some kits to rebuild our fronts. Lower control arm bushings, ball joints, sway bar stuff. pretty cool stuff.
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