Help! Car Feels Like It Sways To The Side
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Hey Guys,
I was wondering if anyone can help me with an issue I am having. So when I am driving the car, it feels like the rear end of the car sways to one side, it feels as the car isnt in sync. I have a suspension work as far as Bc Racing coilovers, Spc Camber kits, and a strut bar. If anyone have any idea what the issue is please leave a message!!
I was wondering if anyone can help me with an issue I am having. So when I am driving the car, it feels like the rear end of the car sways to one side, it feels as the car isnt in sync. I have a suspension work as far as Bc Racing coilovers, Spc Camber kits, and a strut bar. If anyone have any idea what the issue is please leave a message!!
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Check out this thread I made a while back where I had a similar problem. Ended up being a bad rear wheel bearing.
https://my350z.com/forum/maintenance...ight-line.html
https://my350z.com/forum/maintenance...ight-line.html
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I had the exact same issue and mine was resolved when I removed the aftermarket Kinetix rear camber arms. The stock OEM rear camber arms have almost solid bushings and I am sure there is a reason for that. The after market Kinetix camber arms bushings were a lot softer and not to mention after a couple months had slop in them....complete junk.
Check out post #17 and #18
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...uspension.html
Check out post #17 and #18
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...uspension.html
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Ok, I am experiencing this problem as well.
I have hotchki's sways, SPL end links and a rear poly bushing.
I recently had both left and rear bearings replaced, so I can rule that out.
I did put on new tires on the rear which are of much lesser quality due to being out of work and needing a cheap replacement.
Would the tires be causing the rear wiggle in a straight line? Can't imagine it is suspension related with my set up?
Thoughts?
I have hotchki's sways, SPL end links and a rear poly bushing.
I recently had both left and rear bearings replaced, so I can rule that out.
I did put on new tires on the rear which are of much lesser quality due to being out of work and needing a cheap replacement.
Would the tires be causing the rear wiggle in a straight line? Can't imagine it is suspension related with my set up?
Thoughts?
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i would start by just double checking the rear bearings... really easy, just take rotor off and feel for play. in my case, the first time around, i didn't torque the axle nuts down enough and the bearing was trashed in a week and the same "wiggle" came back.
but it also could be your tires.. make sure they're not directional and facing the wrong way, etc etc... also, check your LCA bushings in the front (and while you're under there, check for any other bushings, and make sure EVERYTHING is tightened down good)
double check your suspension as well.
hope you figure it out, it was the biggest headache i went through with this car. was so close to selling it haha
but it also could be your tires.. make sure they're not directional and facing the wrong way, etc etc... also, check your LCA bushings in the front (and while you're under there, check for any other bushings, and make sure EVERYTHING is tightened down good)
double check your suspension as well.
hope you figure it out, it was the biggest headache i went through with this car. was so close to selling it haha
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Do you have rear camber arms? Have you checked the bushings on all of the rear arms, as in taking the arms off and inspecting carefully. That is how I found my issue.
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check transverse link and compression arm bushings...
i wrote about this "similar" issue somewhere.....
not saying some of the other mentioned theories are wrong, just saying to check them...based on what you gave us, its really impossible for anyone of us to diagnose...
-J
i wrote about this "similar" issue somewhere.....
not saying some of the other mentioned theories are wrong, just saying to check them...based on what you gave us, its really impossible for anyone of us to diagnose...
-J
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