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Gordz32
09-13-2008, 11:45 AM
Hey everyone. So I've got about 1800 miles on the chevelle since its been on the road. The one issue I have is that driving on the california highways the car is hunting pretty bad when it finds the grooves in the concrete. I understand that the tires come into play with this, but I'm wondering if I can change anything else to help with the problem. The car has a full airride suspension, Strongarms up front, and BMR adjustables in the rear. I also installed Howe Low friction ball-joints, AGR variable ratio box with stock steering linkages. When I had the alignment done I asked them to add in some caster and a little toe in but I don't have anyspecs as to how much they added. Sometimes its down right scary, driving in LA traffic at 75mph and the car finds a groove it likes. What can I do to help this? Do new corvettes have this problem, I know they run wide staggered tires. Also will lowering the pressure in the steering box help. It seems that when the car is off, the steering box has a little play in it( Like you move the wheel and it doesn't moves the tires).
As always, any help is appreciated.

Gordz32
09-15-2008, 08:05 PM
Bueller....Bueller....Bueller.... Anyone?

clill
09-15-2008, 08:55 PM
How is your bumpsteer ?

Rex
09-22-2008, 12:31 PM
I really wish someone would help this guy out, because I have the exact same problem, :_paranoid

Payton King
09-23-2008, 11:10 AM
of your ball joints, tie rods, etc are new. First thing I would do is have the alignment checked again after you call ART and get the alignment specs they reccommend for their system. Also have a 4 wheel done to make sure the rear is square in the car and with your front wheels.

What you describe is a bad bump steer problem, worn parts or bad alignment. I am assuming it is the alignment.

In my younger days, I rebuilt the front end of my 72 C10. I put the drag link on backwards (it fits both ways) It stumped me and the alignment guy for a week until I figured it out. It would behave just like you stated in your above post.

68protouring454
09-23-2008, 01:09 PM
to much toe in will do that, just go with stock aligment settings or close to it
-1.0 camber, 2-3 degrees caster, 1/16th to 1/8 toe in