My 94 is acting up. This is more of a concern than anything else up with my car. On the way back from NYC this weekend I felt a strange feel in my wheel. If anyone ride a bike they will understand this feel. It feels as though a headset is tight and the stearing binds in one area and then moves freely in another area. It is not too bad but feels strange.. Also if I hit a dit in the road the wheel will turn ( always to the right) and I feel more torque steer than normal... I am not sure if it is tie rod issue, steering issue or maybe a suspension issue.. i am thinking about taking it to the shop but if there are things I can check before it would help me out.. My ride has 204K on it .. New shocks old springs. Any suggestions

 

i remember when i worked at sears back in the day, the auto center would do a free suspension diagnosis before every alignment. Not that i've taken my car there since i left that job 5 yrs ago. They're too expensive without an employee discount.

and if you do take if anywhere for a "free" inspection, take the assessment with a grain of salt. Remember they're out to make money, and nothing's really "free"...

 

does it feel like an alignment issue or tire balance issue?

 

Definately sounds like an alignment...worst case senerio could be power steering headed out

 

Hey I am back.. Took the advise and had the alignment checked. No dice.. Still feels as though it is floating.. Especially going straight. I do have 204K on it so I would expect more "play" than a new car but it feels like a gm or chevy now.. any other suggestions.. Maybe work springs or a lose tie bar? Let me know I am going to crawn under it this weekend if it is nice and hopefully I will see something.. Oh- I replaced the shocks last year but but the springs.. Could be the cause of my frustration?