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Random Steering Wheel Tug Problem?

PostPosted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 9:17 pm
by iNammer
Hey guys, so I'm not too sure whats going on but whenever i'm driving (doesn't matter at what speed) my car would randomly just jerk to the right (steering wheel does a full 180 CW, car jerks to the right). This comes and goes and occurs randomly at random times. Does anyone know how i would be able to fix this? Help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:07 am
by blk92hb
what have you done to your suspension?? because aftermarket coilovers will give you bump steer if you are to low.

PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:38 am
by iNammer
I've lowered my car on aftermarket coils, however it hasn't been a problem until recently. I do have a camber kit as well, but i haven't installed them yet, would that be a problem ? Because i've checked everything, and gotten them all replaced with an alignment afterwards. Thanks.

PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 2:06 pm
by teal_dx
How recent was the alignment? May be time to get it checked. Also have them give you the before/after specs so you can know what the problem was.

PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 3:58 pm
by EJ1_MK
Could be within the rack or you have a tie rod end or a ball joint going bad, it sounds like you hit a small bump and or a crack and it causing the problem.

It is similar to bump steer. Is it a power rack or manual rack? And do you know when the last time any of the suspension was replaced? I.E. Ball joints and bushings etc.

PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 5:37 pm
by Apexracing
Sounds dangerous!

PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:20 pm
by TrailerTrash
sounds exactly like my old subaru... turned out to be a very bad CV axle. i guess it would be spinning and all of a sudden catch and bind up and jerk the car to the other lane. when i took it out to replace it it was pretty much locked up it had no flex to it at all wouldnt move like they are supposed to at the joints.

PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:30 am
by suspendedHatch
Something like that or wasted wheel bearing, broken suspension component, bolt missing etc.

Is your car slammed-yo and bottoming out?