I think my front end is F******?

Lock your steering wheel. Jack up the front of the car. Place your hands at the three and nine o'clock positions on each wheel and try to wiggle back and forth, checking for play. This is one way to check for worn suspension pieces. I'm sure there are other ways to help narrow down the problem, but this is one check that I know.

Also, check your front tires for weird wear pattern around the edges. This may tell you if your alignment's off. If you have your alignment checked at a shop they will tell you if they can't set it because of worn parts.

[This message has been edited by cleangreenmachine (edited 02-14-2001).]