[DeTomaso] Handling Problem

[Art Stephens]

Thanks Mike,
     I haven't found any significant problem or slop in the suspension/bearings etc. 

Art



  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: MikeLDrew at aol.com 
  To: artstephens at verizon.net ; Dickruzzindesign at aol.com ; detomaso at realbig.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 6:54 PM
  Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Handling Problem



  In a message dated 7/28/09 18 47 36, artstephens at verizon.net writes:



         I think it does pull to the left under acceleration,  it just doesn't seem as obvious as it does when it pulls to the right when decelerating.  I suspect you hit the nail on the head.  So what is actually going on that causes this?



  It depends on the cause.

  If your axle is so trashed that it's allowing extreme wheel movement, when you step on the gas, the left wheel drives forward and toes in, which turns the car to the left.  When you step on the brake, it toes out and steers the car to the right.  Same thing if the A-arm bushings are shot, or the mount for the A-arm to the chassis is compromised, or the bearings are worn in the hub carrier where the shaft passes through the outer portion of the lower A-arm....

  This isn't the type of thing you'll diagnose from your armchair.  Jack up the car and start wiggling. :>)

  Mike


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