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Old 04-20-2012, 07:58 AM
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Guys im having some bad rocking left to right when turning over 30 mph like if the car not balance right.

I just had my oem rims painted and checked if they are bent and they are not. they are balanced right i checked them twice and my tires only have 2k miles on them. My shocks are some new they have like 40k on them and they are from a 2007. and my alignment was done 6 months ago.

The only thing i noticed when the car was on the lift with no rims was that the front right knuckle sits about an inch and a half lower then the left one. i think this might have something to do with it but im not sure. i did do a quick look but nothing seems broken or out of order besides the fact that is sit lower.

I really dont know what else to look for.
Old 04-21-2012, 09:44 AM
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I'd make sure every suspension nut and bolt is tight on the right front corner first. Then I'd probably start comparing the left vs. right part by part. Whatever it is, I'm sure there's something on the left not matching the right.
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If there is paint on the lug seats get it off of there pronto. It can unballance the wheel and the lugs can back off.
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try checking the compliance bushing and see if it's broken(common problem with them seizing and alignment shops turning them while twisting the bushing to get it in spec and tighten it up then they tear). and since you said you got new shocks, check the bolts to make sure they are tight and were not left loose.
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Im going to check everything you guys said as soon as i can get a lift the shop open. im hoping it might be the Compliance bushing.
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Originally Posted by SgtB
If there is paint on the lug seats get it off of there pronto. It can unballance the wheel and the lugs can back off.
and the inner mating surface - facing the hub - should be clean as well.

If they removed the tires to paint the wheels make sure the right size tire is on the right wheel width.
Because the rear wheel does not fit on the front hub.

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