Fixer upper daily driver first time working on a vehicle
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Fixer upper daily driver first time working on a vehicle
I drive a SN95 1994 ford mustang gt V8 5.0 manual transmission. About 2 years ago I replace the water pump and all the hoses that go to it and the upper and lower radiator hose and the thermostat. About 1 year ago I replacd the ball joints, inner and outer tie rods, and the shocks/struts all the way around and I'm about to change out the brake pads, rotors, and calipers all the way around.
I've had shaking in the gear shift **** from day one. But recently I've had a death wobble, leaning towards passenger side (not that bad though), and it knocks when going around a curve only when to the left and going between 40 and 50. I haven't tried anything yet. Would like a great idea on where I could start.
I've had shaking in the gear shift **** from day one. But recently I've had a death wobble, leaning towards passenger side (not that bad though), and it knocks when going around a curve only when to the left and going between 40 and 50. I haven't tried anything yet. Would like a great idea on where I could start.
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Get it on an alignment rack and realign it. And if it's aligned and still doing it, then you get it back up in the air check *every single joint/bushing*. Because that car has a problem that should be readily identified if it's getting that bad. Poke and prod and push and pull and pry all the things under there until you find it. An alignment rack type lift is good for keeping suspension in road conditions to check things, where a four post would be good for checking full down/relaxed but constrained travel. Both have their advantages.
Maybe it's just a loose bolt. Or maybe it's... not.
Also, driveshaft joints, motor and transmission mounts. And the engine cradle bolts/nuts, there's 8 of those total, make sure they're still tight. Any of those are loose could cause some interesting results. And back to the driveshaft, if there's an imbalance in it, well, there ya go. Finally, the differential, if it's got a problem, well, there ya go. Just turn it and listen.
Oh, wait, finally finally: Brakes and wheel bearings. All good?
So... did I basically say check the entire car, like maybe even the mirrors or something?
What the heck, me... But it's all relatable to that kind of wobble/vibratoriness, so yeah, entire car it is, I guess... 
Welcome to the forums.
And hope that helps, good luck! 
Maybe it's just a loose bolt. Or maybe it's... not.
Also, driveshaft joints, motor and transmission mounts. And the engine cradle bolts/nuts, there's 8 of those total, make sure they're still tight. Any of those are loose could cause some interesting results. And back to the driveshaft, if there's an imbalance in it, well, there ya go. Finally, the differential, if it's got a problem, well, there ya go. Just turn it and listen.
Oh, wait, finally finally: Brakes and wheel bearings. All good?
So... did I basically say check the entire car, like maybe even the mirrors or something?
What the heck, me... But it's all relatable to that kind of wobble/vibratoriness, so yeah, entire car it is, I guess... Welcome to the forums.
And hope that helps, good luck!
Last edited by houtex; Jun 27, 2021 at 01:40 PM.
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Get it on an alignment rack and realign it. And if it's aligned and still doing it, then you get it back up in the air check *every single joint/bushing*. Because that car has a problem that should be readily identified if it's getting that bad. Poke and prod and push and pull and pry all the things under there until you find it. An alignment rack type lift is good for keeping suspension in road conditions to check things, where a four post would be good for checking full down/relaxed but constrained travel. Both have their advantages.
Maybe it's just a loose bolt. Or maybe it's... not.
Also, driveshaft joints, motor and transmission mounts. And the engine cradle bolts/nuts, there's 8 of those total, make sure they're still tight. Any of those are loose could cause some interesting results. And back to the driveshaft, if there's an imbalance in it, well, there ya go. Finally, the differential, if it's got a problem, well, there ya go. Just turn it and listen.
Oh, wait, finally finally: Brakes and wheel bearings. All good?
So... did I basically say check the entire car, like maybe even the mirrors or something? What the heck, me... But it's all relatable to that kind of wobble/vibratoriness, so yeah, entire car it is, I guess...
Welcome to the forums. And hope that helps, good luck!
Maybe it's just a loose bolt. Or maybe it's... not.
Also, driveshaft joints, motor and transmission mounts. And the engine cradle bolts/nuts, there's 8 of those total, make sure they're still tight. Any of those are loose could cause some interesting results. And back to the driveshaft, if there's an imbalance in it, well, there ya go. Finally, the differential, if it's got a problem, well, there ya go. Just turn it and listen.
Oh, wait, finally finally: Brakes and wheel bearings. All good?
So... did I basically say check the entire car, like maybe even the mirrors or something?
What the heck, me... But it's all relatable to that kind of wobble/vibratoriness, so yeah, entire car it is, I guess... Welcome to the forums.
And hope that helps, good luck! Thank you still you explain it better than the research I tried to do I really it. Thank you seen this sight a few time and it helped figured I would join so far loving it
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