The_momo
06-30-2013, 09:57 AM
Well as my title states, I'm having a bit of a problem. My car is a 96 legacy wagon Brighton (if it matters) that I now have 2002 wrx sedan struts and tein s techs (hate if you want, I rather like them, and they aren't the issue as far as I can tell.) The problem I am having is it seems like I am getting some bind or shifting when I turn my wheels all the way to the left of right. If I say back out of my driveway, turn the wheel to the right then go straight, the wheels wants to stay to the right, and vice versa, both going forward and reverse.
I've checked the alignment (belle tire, had one done about a year ago, will get another once I figure this issue out as I don't want to get it done and not fix this, but the checked it about a week ago when I got my tires rotated) and the only things I had out of spec was my driver rear tire had slightly more positive camber than the other side (like .5 degree) and my steer ahead was off to the right. I adjusted the front toe using the tape measure method and they are dead even now, as is my camber (used a straight edge on the edges of the rims and a digital level)
So far I've narrowed it down to a few things it could be, or parts that would need replaced.
1: steering rack bushings are worn and are allowing the rack to shift. Haven't confirmed this.
2: My roll center is off and causing this, not sure how to confirm.
3: increased(decreased?) faster causing the wheel to "flop" on turns. The printout from belle tire said the faster is unaffected and within spec but still a possibility.
I really don't want to spend a fortune throwing parts on this as I got the suspension nearly free, plus my wife would likely kill me lol. I am getting camber bolts for the rear.
Also, I'm getting slight cupping on the inside of both driver side tires, leads me to believe there is a toe issue but by my (and their measurements) it's pretty dang close.
Any input would be greatly appreciated and if any other info is needed please let me know! Thanks in advance for the help!
I've checked the alignment (belle tire, had one done about a year ago, will get another once I figure this issue out as I don't want to get it done and not fix this, but the checked it about a week ago when I got my tires rotated) and the only things I had out of spec was my driver rear tire had slightly more positive camber than the other side (like .5 degree) and my steer ahead was off to the right. I adjusted the front toe using the tape measure method and they are dead even now, as is my camber (used a straight edge on the edges of the rims and a digital level)
So far I've narrowed it down to a few things it could be, or parts that would need replaced.
1: steering rack bushings are worn and are allowing the rack to shift. Haven't confirmed this.
2: My roll center is off and causing this, not sure how to confirm.
3: increased(decreased?) faster causing the wheel to "flop" on turns. The printout from belle tire said the faster is unaffected and within spec but still a possibility.
I really don't want to spend a fortune throwing parts on this as I got the suspension nearly free, plus my wife would likely kill me lol. I am getting camber bolts for the rear.
Also, I'm getting slight cupping on the inside of both driver side tires, leads me to believe there is a toe issue but by my (and their measurements) it's pretty dang close.
Any input would be greatly appreciated and if any other info is needed please let me know! Thanks in advance for the help!