what would make my car unstable at high speeds???
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Car: 92 Z28 Z03
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700-R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 G80
what would make my car unstable at high speeds???
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?
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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
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Car: 92 Z28 Z03
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700-R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 G80
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
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Car: 1989 Pontiac GTA Hardtop.
Engine: ZZ4 - 350
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How about bad balance on tires, or just bad tires?? It could be a lot of things. Good luck man.
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Car: 92 Z28 Z03
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700-R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 G80
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
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