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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 10:22 AM
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Guys i need help...My car moves side to side when I reach speeds of 60 or better...I replaced my struts,shocks and sway bar pins and its still doing it...Also I have c5 wheels and it rubs when it shifts hard...HELP...Thanks in advance...
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 10:43 AM
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Which wheels are rubbing front or rear? Has your car ever been involved in a wreck? Panhard rod could possibly be broke in the rear. If this was the case the rear of the car would feal like it was sliding when you turn. Did you get your car aligned after the spring install? What springs are you running and what size C5's are you running.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 11:30 AM
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I hit a REALLY bit pot whole...the back wheels are rubbing...17.8.5 in front and 18.9.5 in back...I have not did the alignment since I replaced the shocks...KYB shocks...
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 04:16 PM
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Man I would take it to a alignment shop and get it checked out. Have them check out the panhard rod and make sure it isn't broke. Or you can do it yourself. That could be pretty dangerous.
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 09:12 AM
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I have 295 30 ZR 18's out back on my car, and I had to use a little hammer technology to the fender wells to get them to not rub under hard acceleration. Also, running wide tires on these cars tend to make them dart pretty bad on uneven or crowned roads. Let us know what you found.
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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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Yeah my car dart's around when the roads are rutted out. Especially under braking.
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 11:33 PM
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Mine does too, especially here in Hawaii - roads are in extra crappy condition, and it feels like my car isnt alligned sometimes, but it is.
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 07:54 AM
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I will try replacing the panhard rod and see if that takes car of it....what about those spacers...if they go bad wil that make the tires rub to...
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