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Old 12-09-2007, 02:49 PM
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Hey guys, Im having some rear suspension problems.

A while back the bolt holding the passeneger side of the horizontal panhard bar in place sheered off and I was doing about 70 but I was able to slow do safely and I went and got the trailer and bought the cr home and got a replacement bolt for it and it drove fine for about a month and the other day I noticed, the car seems reall twitchy, especially in the rear and when I get on it in 3rd, above about 75 the car gets the side to side sway, like when the panhard rod fell off.

Its not severe but It does make me feel unsafe in the car so I want to get it all taken care off. What could it be, or where should I start looking.
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Also check the Sway Bar end links and LCA bolts to make sure they aren't also damaged or loose.
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I hopped up under it today and I just checked the panhard bar which is still secured well. I was gonna check the end links and LCAs next but I got too cold.

Have damaged ones been known to cause that swaying?
Why would it only be at high speeds, under acceleration?
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Originally Posted by TAEnvy
Have damaged ones been known to cause that swaying?
Yes. The lower control arms and panhard bar hold the axle to the unibody/frame and the sway bar helps controls movement.

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Why would it only be at high speeds, under acceleration?
Increased stress. It happens at low speeds too but may be less noticeable.
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i had the same problem when i lowered and put 17x11's my 94z. an adj phb made a world of diff but it could be better with adj lca's.




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