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Wobbly ride = Bad/Broken Control arm??

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Old Apr 4, 2004 | 11:41 PM
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Wobbly ride = Bad/Broken Control arm??

hey just wondering wut the symptoms of a broken control arm would be? my car has been riding wobbly lately, kinda goes in its own directions when switching lanes and the wheel feels like its on there without lug nuts holding it in, sliding around...so how can i tell if the control arm is gone?

i just had my strut tops + bearings replaced like a month ago, and then hit a really bad pothole one day that bent a rim and all...and ever since, its been feeling like this, and its annoying to drive with...car isnt stable on the road anymore
BTW, im riding on B&G's w/AGX set on 3/6
Old Apr 5, 2004 | 01:10 AM
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it seems you may have a bad ball joint in that case you need to buy the control arm but firts check the tie rods
Old Apr 5, 2004 | 02:20 AM
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get an alignment done
Old Apr 5, 2004 | 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by happyricefob
get an alignment done
Alignment issue. Toe to far out=great in curves, vervous/twitchy on center (mind of own feel) Toe to far in=excellent on center feel, plow into curves.

If you have any bad suspension parts the shop will not be able to align the car.
Old Apr 5, 2004 | 06:52 AM
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i know how a bad alignment drives, and this isnt primarily an alignment issue...that would be done as well after i get whatever it is that needs to be fixed, thanx for the info though
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