B_Swapped93

This was the car's first time out since back in September ! I just drove it 100, down the street, needless to say there's a few things wrong the main one I noticed is the wheel(and car) twitches like crazy when going anything over 20 k/ph !. I tightened all the lug nuts and front suspension bolts I did replace the tie rod ends and tried to get them as spot on as possible but I know they're off a bit could this be doing it ?.

hondafdj444

Check your tire pressure, and make sure that when you put the tires back on, you did the "STAR" formation.
Also replacing your suspension will most likely throw you alignment off, so you shoud get that checked out.

burnoutboy

iTrader: (22)

How did you line up the tie rod ends? By counting how many turns out they were and just putting them back that way? They could have been adjusted out due to wear and the new ones are now way out of alignment.


Also check to be sure your lugs are all tight.

B_Swapped93

Will x2 check but I had this same wobble with my new Rega's with T1R's, 4 lug but I always do then tighten them good. The list of things I've replaced is a long one but of the top all the front end bushing have been replaced with spherical bearings.


yah I backed the nut off maybe 2 turns then put the new rod on almost against the nut then tightened it. the front looked pretty straight but I am getting it aligned once I can trailer it(no plates) they're tight I went over them all just to be sure.

B_Swapped93

Ok turn out the lugs were loose which was contributing to the issue... they seem to not be able to stay tight...time for some muteki's !. but when I'm driving the wheel had a 20% or so slant from the starit up position, verified by the little yellow stripe at the top of my vertex wheel. will bet getting it aliened when I can drive it.

burnoutboy

iTrader: (22)

make sure the lug nuts you're using have the same seat design as the wheels you're running. There's 3 different types and they are NOT interchangeable.

mike_1212

after making sure you have the right style lug nuts. torque to 80 ft/lbs.

B_Swapped93

Never know that ! lol they're Regamaster evo's, I think the seat is tapered in. this is the lugs I have last and only cheap part I have on my car

mike_1212

Does the lug bore on your wheels match your lug nuts?

B_Swapped93

Ok drove the car down the road still happens it's scary as **** !!

here's what I replaced:

ALL bushings converted to spherical
both lower ball joints
both outer tie rods



I did the hold at 12&6 no play and 3&9 again no play ! the car's front toe is off by a bit but I've driven a car that was "off" and it was nothing like this.

B_Swapped93

UP so I don't die***