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Old 01-25-2014, 02:25 AM
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Default Crazy front wheel wobble vid
I would like to know what causes this !!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdgQ4...ature=youtu.be

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Old 01-25-2014, 02:51 AM
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Got some death wobble there. Sometimes called speed wobble.

Couldn't tell ya what's causing it specifically though.

Suspension new, or just the problem new?

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Old 01-25-2014, 03:00 AM
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Got some death wobble there. Sometimes called speed wobble.

Couldn't tell ya what's causing it specifically though.

Suspension new, or just the problem new?

Stock steering, going to Smith racecraft front rack kit to try and fix.

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Looks like a neutral or negative caster setting and some Bump Steer issues.

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Will be worth a solid tenth ( 0.1sec) & another 30+ years.

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I'd check toe in and caster also.

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Looks like a bump steer issue. Do you have limiters on it? Make a bump steer gauge kit and check it with suspension at full extend. If stock Im betting its off 1/2" or more at full extend. Tying it down will bandaid the problem.

Mine did the same until I put a rack in it.

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Got some death wobble there. Sometimes called speed wobble.

Couldn't tell ya what's causing it specifically though.

Suspension new, or just the problem new?
Agree, Typically caused by most front ends with stock suspension by Neutral or Toe-out on the suspension. Can also be caused by large steering component clearances from worn parts.

Toe-in might help some but if a clearance issue then new components required asap.


Ideal is tight clearances and toe-in with proper caster and camber on a stock suspension.

A rack will not solve if Upper and lower suspension components are worn or cracked.

I would check every piece of that front end including the steering box and then make a decision on if you need an upgrade.

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Agree, Typically caused by most front ends with stock suspension by Neutral or Toe-out on the suspension. Can also be caused by large steering component clearances from worn parts.

Toe-in might help some but if a clearance issue then new components required asap.


Ideal is tight clearances and toe-in with proper caster and camber on a stock suspension.

A rack will not solve if Upper and lower suspension components are worn or cracked.

I would check every piece of that front end including the steering box and then make a decision on if you need an upgrade.

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All of it is going in the can. Not phucking around with this one. Its dangerous and is scrubbing ET.

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All of it is going in the can. Not phucking around with this one. Its dangerous and is scrubbing ET.

And actuary years from the driver's life. Think you could sell that stock stuff...

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And actuary years from the driver's life. Think you could sell that stock stuff...
I would sell if someone wanted it. Its a flaming river manual box.

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All of it is going in the can. Not phucking around with this one. Its dangerous and is scrubbing ET.
Very nasty Video for sure. Even worse that Ray Cox deal on launch, I think.

Good luck with your project upgrade. Check the frame upper and lower control arm mount locations for cracks too. Have seen them on F-Birds more so vs A-Bodies.

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Looks like a bump steer issue. Do you have limiters on it? Make a bump steer gauge kit and check it with suspension at full extend. If stock Im betting its off 1/2" or more at full extend. Tying it down will bandaid the problem.

Mine did the same until I put a rack in it.
Looks like a bump steer issue to me as well... but I'm no suspension expert.

Maybe try this? http://www.racecraft.com/index.php?m...oducts_id=1923

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I think it has to do with scrub radius??

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Looks like a bump steer issue to me as well... but I'm no suspension expert.

Maybe try this? http://www.racecraft.com/index.php?m...oducts_id=1923
X2. This will correct.

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I think the tire's just scared from all the Pontiac power.

You got the poor thing worried.

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I would sell if someone wanted it. Its a flaming river manual box.
Im interested in your FR gearbox if it will fit my 69, can you provide a PN?

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It will fit 69. 100 bucks

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Is it the OEM style or the generic race version?

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