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Meh
25-09-2004, 07:54 AM
Ok my car feels like its floating...
would my shocks me worn, or something wrong with my swar bar ?
i know a need a wheel alignment but my front tyres arent wearing inside or out or nething like that
but my rear tyres are goin bald fast, and all over not just on the outsides...

ne idea's ?

rockmag
25-09-2004, 08:47 AM
Sounds like your shocks are pooh. How old are they? Few last beyond 100,000km and most need replaced by 75,000km or less if flogged or matched to springs that are too short.

The sway bar could be knackered but would only come into play on cornering. It also relies on the shocks to help it work.

teK--
25-09-2004, 09:16 AM
^^ Correct; swaybars don't really wear out until really really high mileages, it's usually the bushes that die before then, and worn or even torn swaybar bushes will reduce their effectiveness dramatically. But yes swaybars do rely on dampers to be in good condition to be effective.

MrB
25-09-2004, 11:26 AM
A wheel alignment will make a big differance. depending on how far it is out.
Also depending on where you take it, they should be able to tell you if your shocks/swaybar bushs are stuffed.

Meh
26-09-2004, 12:09 AM
well i got the car at 160 000 a couple of years ago
im on 260 000 now, ive had it lowered since 180 000, with standard shocks on the sports...

hmm maybe its time to get them looked at,

yeh it definalty needs a wheel alignment just aint got round to it just yet