Front End Sliding Out.

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TrueSlide
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Very odd problem I have been experiencing, when come out of a turn it feels like my front end starts slide, like traction is switching from one tire to the next and then I regain control, my bad end feels very very stable, but the front end feels like it is sliding around. Any suggestions of what this could be? Bushing problem maybe?


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D Money
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you mean understeer

TrueSlide
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no.. the front end feels like it slides side to side. It happens when Iam out of the turn.

jon0886
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sounds like you have too much body roll in the front. the weight while turning is transfered to your outside wheels, then when you exit the turn, your suspension throws the weight to the opposite wheels (inside wheels), giving you that side to side feeling.

if i am correct, the only solution i can think of is to stiffen up your suspension.

Jon

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ricebike
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throws a dart @ your dartboard problem...

how about the condition of your steering rack bushings.

then i think some shops would do an underbody chassis check for worn ball joints, tie rod ends, etc... that would be my other "darts" to check for... let us know what u find


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