Not Takers? Body Flex

MrClean · 04-25-2002, 10:34 AM

Someone has to know something about this!

Body Flex
I have noticed a odd happening while driving on wavy roads. My steering wheel will turn and roll with the pavement. It feels like body flex. Also, I get a mean shimmy at 75+ MPH.

What can I do cheaply to take care of the chassis?

I believe I need the front end checked for the shimmy. But I want to know if both symptoms would be caused by bad ball joints? And wouldn't that show up at all speeds?

Thank you for any help!!

89 Cobra LX · 04-25-2002, 10:59 AM

It could be your ball joints causing the shimmy. Take it in to have it checked.

As far as the wheel turning with the waves in the road.... it's fairly normal. Wide tires will always track with the groove in the pavement.

If you think the tracking is excessive, it's best to have that sort of stuff checked out before you experience some sort of catastrophic failure.

89 Cobra LX · 04-25-2002, 11:03 AM

One more thing, sub-frame connectors are great. If you don't have them, they are highly recommended.

MrClean · 04-25-2002, 11:18 AM

I will look in to those things you mentioned. I think balljoints may be in the future.

Sub frame connectors, what do you reccomend? What kind and where can I get them at a good price?

Thanks again!

zepherman · 04-25-2002, 11:44 AM

full lenght subs with cross bars are the best i would think. The prices range from around 70-120 depending on who you get them from. Oh, and have them welded on, that bolt on crap is pointless.

sn95gt19 · 04-25-2002, 12:35 PM

WIDE TIRES MADE MY CAR TRAVEL BAD, ID GET YOUR ALIGNMENT CHECKED TOO, HE'S RIGHT ABOUT THE WELD IN SUB-FRAMES, THE BOLT IN ONES ARE CRAP, UNLESS YOU BOLT AND WELD THEM IN.

Unit 5302 · 04-25-2002, 10:45 PM

Wide tires put extra strain on your suspension components. It's not too expensive to have your alignment done (if nothing is bad), and subframes can be picked up for as little as $70. Just find a buddy with a welder. Probably weld them in for you for next to nothing. The subframes will enhance chassis stiffness nicely.

DRASTiK · 04-25-2002, 10:52 PM

When my 69 started doing that, it turned out to be the shock towers.

04-25-2002, 10:34 AM	#1
MrClean Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Saratoga Springs Posts: 30	Not Takers? Body Flex Someone has to know something about this! Body Flex I have noticed a odd happening while driving on wavy roads. My steering wheel will turn and roll with the pavement. It feels like body flex. Also, I get a mean shimmy at 75+ MPH. What can I do cheaply to take care of the chassis? I believe I need the front end checked for the shimmy. But I want to know if both symptoms would be caused by bad ball joints? And wouldn't that show up at all speeds? Thank you for any help!! __________________ 86 GT - BBK Equal shorties, BBK H-pipe, Flowmasters, 70mm Tb, BBK cold air intake. Automatic.3.73's 96k miles.

04-25-2002, 10:59 AM	#2
89 Cobra LX Don Corlione Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Omaha NE USA Posts: 491	It could be your ball joints causing the shimmy. Take it in to have it checked. As far as the wheel turning with the waves in the road.... it's fairly normal. Wide tires will always track with the groove in the pavement. If you think the tracking is excessive, it's best to have that sort of stuff checked out before you experience some sort of catastrophic failure. __________________ Eric - 89 Mustang LX coupe 5 speed 302-Cobra Intake-GT40p heads-TFS stage 1 cam-FRPP 1.6 roller rockers-3:73 gears-KYB shocks and struts-Eibach Pro-kit-HPM Mega-bite upper and lower control arms-FRPP aluminum driveshaft-16x8 Chrome Cobra Rs R.H.C. #14

04-25-2002, 11:03 AM	#3
89 Cobra LX Don Corlione Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Omaha NE USA Posts: 491	One more thing, sub-frame connectors are great. If you don't have them, they are highly recommended. __________________ Eric - 89 Mustang LX coupe 5 speed 302-Cobra Intake-GT40p heads-TFS stage 1 cam-FRPP 1.6 roller rockers-3:73 gears-KYB shocks and struts-Eibach Pro-kit-HPM Mega-bite upper and lower control arms-FRPP aluminum driveshaft-16x8 Chrome Cobra Rs R.H.C. #14

04-25-2002, 11:18 AM	#4
MrClean Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Saratoga Springs Posts: 30	Thanks I will look in to those things you mentioned. I think balljoints may be in the future. Sub frame connectors, what do you reccomend? What kind and where can I get them at a good price? Thanks again! __________________ 86 GT - BBK Equal shorties, BBK H-pipe, Flowmasters, 70mm Tb, BBK cold air intake. Automatic.3.73's 96k miles.

04-25-2002, 11:44 AM	#5
zepherman Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oklahoma City OK USA Posts: 236	full lenght subs with cross bars are the best i would think. The prices range from around 70-120 depending on who you get them from. Oh, and have them welded on, that bolt on crap is pointless. __________________ 90 GT 25th Anni. Did the AOD to T-5 swap, SPEC clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, BBK 2½ inch off-road H pipe, Flows, BBK 70mm TB/EGR, Ford Racing aluminim driveshaft, 3.55's, welded subframes, Ram Air, 3 core radiator, NOS dry kit 75 shot, and a K&N filter. 12.9 @ 108

04-25-2002, 12:35 PM	#6
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	WIDE TIRES MADE MY CAR TRAVEL BAD, ID GET YOUR ALIGNMENT CHECKED TOO, HE'S RIGHT ABOUT THE WELD IN SUB-FRAMES, THE BOLT IN ONES ARE CRAP, UNLESS YOU BOLT AND WELD THEM IN.

04-25-2002, 10:45 PM	#7
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Wide tires put extra strain on your suspension components. It's not too expensive to have your alignment done (if nothing is bad), and subframes can be picked up for as little as $70. Just find a buddy with a welder. Probably weld them in for you for next to nothing. The subframes will enhance chassis stiffness nicely.

04-25-2002, 10:52 PM	#8
DRASTiK Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 536	When my 69 started doing that, it turned out to be the shock towers. __________________ Dave 88 GT - 13.4@106 on street tires (2.2 60ft) My Stang RHC member #75 My stang is FOR SALE!!

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