masterfett Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Hi guys quick question, i have an issue with my car that I'm hoping someone can shed some light on basically my car has a horrendous wobble from the back end, it is ok under acceleration but as soon as you lift off it shakes about terribly.. It has also managed to go through a set of tyres in 3 months (no not due to excessive right foot action) just a small commute to work and back each day... I'm wondering if anyone has any idea as to what could be causing this, doesn't seem to be any play in the wheels.. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Check all your rear bushes are not worn or loose. Have you had any work done on the rear suspension Have the geometry checked also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfett Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 the rear suspension hasnt been touched, unless it was prior to ownership but looks standard to me. the bushes dont look bad to me however im not an expert, changing the pads next weekend so will check again next weekend. and it was laser alligned after the tyre change .. so im assuming thats all a ok. thanks for the response Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 When you do the pads check tightness of all the bolts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 the rear suspension hasnt been touched, unless it was prior to ownership but looks standard to me. the bushes dont look bad to me however im not an expert, changing the pads next weekend so will check again next weekend. and it was laser alligned after the tyre change .. so im assuming thats all a ok. thanks for the response I'd have the geo checked again, whoever did it might have done it wrong, seen that happen so many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 (edited) Never assume is my motto I'd get it on a ramp asap if its as bad as you say, go round all the bushes and do a bolt check at the same time making sure everything is done up to the correct torque figures, half these places don't even have a torque wrench let alone use them. If all is okay i'd then get it re aligned, get a free check done somewhere other than the first place you used. Some laser alignment places are a joke, i've recently used 2 trying to get my Landcruiser right !! Edited January 16, 2013 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 The other thing we've seen so many times is the suspension bolts not being tightened up properly after an alignment which causes it all to go out of bonk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfett Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 cheers guys, ill do all the above.. (car is off the road untill this crappy weather has passed anyway so no huge rush) Any Allignment centres that you would recommend down south? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk perhaps Their in Chesham north of High Wycombe A few guys on here use them and i've not read any bad press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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