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Unstable rear end
- wyldside
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Unstable rear end
Has anyone had this problem before. My rear end seems very unstable when I go over bumps at highway speeds. It seems to be more noticable on the driver's side. I've also notice a slight creeking noise comming from the rear driver's side area but I can't seem to pin-point it. Any suggestions? I'm heading to Vancouver for the annual West Coast meet and I don't want any accidents. ![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
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James Gosteli
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Re: Unstable rear end
Check your rear struts. I recall hearing that if you push down right over the strut, and it takes more then 2 bounces to settle, then its gone bad. Try that, but correct me if im wrong.
- wyldside
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Re: Unstable rear end
It seems to settle pretty quick, just seems a bit sticky. It probably still is the strut. I hope that's not expensive. ![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
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James Gosteli
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1992 Seal-Gray MX-3 GSR-ZE (KLZE 2.5L V6)![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
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Re: Unstable rear end
sounds the same as my car before i had the rear struts replaced.
it was pricey!
it was pricey!
- wyldside
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Re: Unstable rear end
How pricey? Did you do it yourself?<p>[ July 04, 2003: Message edited by: WyldSide ]</p>
James Gosteli
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1992 Seal-Gray MX-3 GSR-ZE (KLZE 2.5L V6)![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
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Re: Unstable rear end
<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by WyldSide:
How pricy? Did you do it yourself?<hr></blockquote><p>Buying ONE strut of OEM ride quality usually is pricey, but not blowing the bank.<p>You'll always get a better deal doing all four at once and doing it yourself.<p>~A
How pricy? Did you do it yourself?<hr></blockquote><p>Buying ONE strut of OEM ride quality usually is pricey, but not blowing the bank.<p>You'll always get a better deal doing all four at once and doing it yourself.<p>~A
~ Millionflame (94 GS 120K)
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Re: Unstable rear end
I guess I may have to do the whole set then.
James Gosteli
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1992 Seal-Gray MX-3 GSR-ZE (KLZE 2.5L V6)![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
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Worklog (Parting out)
1993 Blaze Red MX-3 GS - RIP![Crying or Very sad :cry:](./images/smilies/icon_cry.gif)
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Re: Unstable rear end
Just look into the zx2 struts, they are cheap and if your going through a shop consider lowering springs at the same time because instalation stays the same even if you throw on new springs.
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Re: Unstable rear end
I was thinking of pricing out the Tokico struts with maybe Suspension Techniques springs. I only plan to lower it 1.5".<p>[ July 05, 2003: Message edited by: WyldSide ]</p>
James Gosteli
X-Prez of MX-West
1992 Seal-Gray MX-3 GSR-ZE (KLZE 2.5L V6)![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
1992 White MX-3 GSR-ZE (KLZE 2.5L V6)
Worklog (Parting out)
1993 Blaze Red MX-3 GS - RIP![Crying or Very sad :cry:](./images/smilies/icon_cry.gif)
X-Prez of MX-West
1992 Seal-Gray MX-3 GSR-ZE (KLZE 2.5L V6)
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1992 White MX-3 GSR-ZE (KLZE 2.5L V6)
![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
1993 Blaze Red MX-3 GS - RIP
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Re: Unstable rear end
my cost was about $800. that was parts & labour.