DeadTom
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morning all
I think my recently acquired 1990 RRC needs new rear suspension bushes; going around sharp corners (pulling out from a junction for example) makes the rear end feel a lot like it is swaying toward the outside of the turn, almost like it has lost traction and is stepping out. My friend also said he could see the body moving side to side somewhat while he was following me along the road.
Also the rear suspension looks like it sits a bit too low and can feel a bit harsher than it should at times.
I can't hear or feel any knocking noises from the suspension though
does this sound like the bushings are gone where the rear axle sway bar / A frame / whatever it is called meets the chassis? or more likely the ball joint where the sway bar meets the axle? or both?
also assuming the SLU is broken (apparently most of them are by this age), can I just remove it and be done with it?
I've had a look under the car and everything looks fine with no major rust near the suspension mounts, broken springs, excessively leaky dampers etc and the tyre pressures are all around 34 psi and in good condition
thanks gang
I think my recently acquired 1990 RRC needs new rear suspension bushes; going around sharp corners (pulling out from a junction for example) makes the rear end feel a lot like it is swaying toward the outside of the turn, almost like it has lost traction and is stepping out. My friend also said he could see the body moving side to side somewhat while he was following me along the road.
Also the rear suspension looks like it sits a bit too low and can feel a bit harsher than it should at times.
I can't hear or feel any knocking noises from the suspension though
does this sound like the bushings are gone where the rear axle sway bar / A frame / whatever it is called meets the chassis? or more likely the ball joint where the sway bar meets the axle? or both?
also assuming the SLU is broken (apparently most of them are by this age), can I just remove it and be done with it?
I've had a look under the car and everything looks fine with no major rust near the suspension mounts, broken springs, excessively leaky dampers etc and the tyre pressures are all around 34 psi and in good condition
thanks gang