2005-2009 Mustang Information on The S197 {Gen1}

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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 08:25 AM
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Toe Alignment

I just went back to my stock springs from my lowering springs. How to tell if my "toe" is out of adjustment? My left front wheel area feels like it has picked up a "flutter or wobble" and a slight vibration over certain road conditions. Primarly when it's loaded in a dip in the road or left hand corner. I've triple checked to ensure all bolts are properly torqued and my alignment sheet shows the shop put the "toe" in the green. Could these things be happening if the shop who put my springs in didn't properly torque the spring/strut assembly?

Any ideas and/or thoughts are most definitely welcome.
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 10:52 AM
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i would definitely have everything loosened and re-torqued then thrown back on the rack to see if things need to be re-corrected.
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 03fridge
I just went back to my stock springs from my lowering springs. How to tell if my "toe" is out of adjustment? My left front wheel area feels like it has picked up a "flutter or wobble" and a slight vibration over certain road conditions. Primarly when it's loaded in a dip in the road or left hand corner. I've triple checked to ensure all bolts are properly torqued and my alignment sheet shows the shop put the "toe" in the green. Could these things be happening if the shop who put my springs in didn't properly torque the spring/strut assembly?

Any ideas and/or thoughts are most definitely welcome.
Lowering an S197 mustang will cause the toe to go out at the front. Lifting the same vehicle will cause the toe to go in at the front. I just did an alignment on my Bullitt last week (lowered with Steeda Ultralights) and although it was in spec, it was at the very limit on camber and toe. Toe is adjusted during the alignment. Check the lug nuts and check the wheel for being bent. Also it is possible that they messed up the alignment, but I doubt it would cause a wobble. Just my 2 cents.

Bob
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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lowering/raising any vehicle will cause toe changes no matter if its a S197 or a hyundai... re torque everything and re align you toe/camber.
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