i was going fast yesterday like 65-70 and my car was hard to keep under control. it felt like it was hard to keep strait and didn't feel tight like it usually is. also i have a feeling this has to do with the clunking sound that is under my car when i go on bumpy roads.any one have any ideas? also struts are like a year old. could it be balljoints or tierods? what are the symptons of both when they need to be replaced?

 

I understand that the idler arm is a "weak link" in f-bodies. Get underneath the car and wiggle all the steering components. Then you'll find the loose culprit. No pun intended....LOL

[This message has been edited by a73camaro (edited September 05, 2001).]

 

what are the signs of a bad ideler arm? also the clucking sounds comes from the passange side and only happens on bumpy roads. but ill check that out
thanx

 

An idler arm will allow the drag link to move left/right to turn the wheels. If the drag link can be moved up/down excessively, this is a bad idler arm.

 

How about bad balance on tires, or just bad tires?? It could be a lot of things. Good luck man.

Mike

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You migh have broken a sway bar or tranny mount.

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i think it has something to do with my sway bar because it also makes like a cluking sound and i heard the bushing can make a sound if worn