Loose Back end

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WaterRooster

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Well, awhile back I went into the ditch. Now ever since, when ever there is snow on the ground, my car feels like it is a rear wheel drive car. The back end is just loose and swinging out everywhere. It is bad enough that I have to constanly correct it. I think it is because of a slightly bent rear control arm. Any other Ideas ?
 

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I think you answered your own question.

A bent RCA will cause the rear wheel to be out of alignment, reducing the contact patch and messing with the toe.

Get it fixed. I have a spare if you need one.

John V
 

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check the rear sway bar links. mine broke awhile back and since them the ass end of mine goes out everywhere making it a freakin' death trap in the snow and ice at high speeds.
 

DemonNeno

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John convered it... And until you get it fixed, lasso the SHO, put on yer cowboy hat, stick yer head outta the window, and (finally) YEE-HAW!! down the streets! :D
 

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I thought I coudl deal with not doign it for awhile, but after driving it lat night, in little to no snow, and basically feeling like I was driving a 1200HP RWD, I think it is time. How much you want for the spare ?
 

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I read this topic and just want to say try some squats or leg presses. that should tighten up your back end a bit. :)

Keep it out of the ditches.

Scott

<small>[ March 06, 2002, 11:45 AM: Message edited by: sdpatt ]</small>
 

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