Rear end shifts from one side to another over large bumps

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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 06:08 PM
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Your rear end should never shift! Not sure it's alignment, sounds like install wasn't completed. I'd get'er on a rack and make sure everything is tight, sway endlinks and shocks or t-bolts....everything should be solid/tight! Ask to see your alignment printout, should be right on OE specs. Where'd you have the work done, Sears...PepBoys...Firestone or Goodyear?
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 06:10 PM
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Thanks for everything Shane. Appreciate it bro
 
Old Jan 6, 2013 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by gary c
Your rear end should never shift! Not sure it's alignment, sounds like install wasn't completed. I'd get'er on a rack and make sure everything is tight, sway endlinks and shocks or t-bolts....everything should be solid/tight! Ask to see your alignment printout, should be right on OE specs. Where'd you have the work done, Sears...PepBoys...Firestone or Goodyear?
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Had my work done at Faxon Garage, they have a good rep working on our cars. I'll have them look at it when I give them another visit.
 
Old Jan 6, 2013 | 06:12 PM
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Yea no prob, Gary just put out some great info as well.
 
Old Jan 6, 2013 | 06:13 PM
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I have the print out in front of me. Not sure what caster and SAI is..
 
Old Jan 6, 2013 | 06:14 PM
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I just realized that they used the specs for a sedan for my coupe... WTF. The specs shouldn't be the same correct?
 
Old Jan 6, 2013 | 06:16 PM
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No because coupes have staggered wheels
 
Old Jan 6, 2013 | 06:18 PM
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I'm mad now... Guess i'm gonna bring it back tomorrow. Driving with this fish tail is dangerous..
 
Old Jan 12, 2013 | 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Shane-O-Mac
No because coupes have staggered wheels
Sedan's wheels are staggered as well.
 
Old Jan 12, 2013 | 12:53 AM
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I did a comparison of sedan vs coupe alignment specs and the rear specs are totally different.
 
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Just make sure that the toe and camber are at 0(zero).
 
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