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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 08:14 AM
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when im on the high way doing about 50 or anything over my car kinda feels loose. Like the steering is not tight. i was thinkin new tie rod ends cause i figured the bussings were out cause its a 93 240. anybody have any input on this...and whats so much better about aftermarket tie rods?
Old Dec 18, 2004 | 12:18 PM
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aftermarket tie rods can withstand more pressure,cause there designed for hard driving, as where OEM is designed for *regular* driving.
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 02:04 AM
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is it a "floaty" feeling, or more like a shimy? There could be other things causing the feeling... possibles from the top of my head - tension rods, loose lugnuts, bent wheels, bad alignment in the rear (yes, rear), as well as the tie rod end issue mentioned
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 03:37 AM
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moved to the suspension section
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 05:20 AM
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The wheels are straight and lug nuts are tight. Im thinkin alighnment but the tires dont wear odd. Its a real ****ty feeling when your doin 80 mph though.
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 01:48 PM
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again, "floaty" feeling, or "shimmy" feeling?
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 06:29 PM
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floaty.
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 09:48 PM
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Originally posted by slowalty
floaty.
are any of your shocks blown? You might have to remove them from the car to be sure.

If they're ok, I'll name something else to check next
Old Dec 21, 2004 | 05:03 AM
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lol ok ill have to wait till after christmas...thanks for the advice
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