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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 02:21 AM
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Spontaneous camber change

If I'm driving down the rode, hit a small bump and my wheels go from | | to / \ ... what do you guys think the problem is. Nothing is loose as far as bolts go.
Old Jan 23, 2005 | 06:32 AM
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How do you know your wheels are doing that? You can't see your wheels while you're driving.

Good suspensions are designed to add negative camber in compression, to maintain grip. If the suspension didn't add negative camber, then the body roll would cause the camber to go positive, which would significantly reduce grip.
Old Jan 23, 2005 | 07:05 AM
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Check for failed lower control arm bushings (where it mounts to the sub-frame) and make sure the ball joint is tight.
Old Jan 23, 2005 | 08:38 AM
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Bounce on car above the strut and see what might make noise/be loose. Jack one of the front wheels and grab it. Try moving it in/out - does it do wiggle any besides normal turning?
Old Jan 23, 2005 | 06:15 PM
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Maybe its your front engine mount... LMAO
Old Jan 23, 2005 | 06:21 PM
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Maybe its your front engine mount... LMAO
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 07:20 PM
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http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....=1#post3600767
Specifically page 4 & 5.
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 01:16 PM
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