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      07-17-2019, 09:47 PM   #1
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Unstable front

Hey guys, is anyone else experiencing unsolid front end at high speeds? when I say high speeds I mean 70-80 mph not more, at those speeds I feel like I'm playing with the steering to keep the front end pointing straight, any tips?
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Not unstable, but I am getting more vibration in the front recently. I had full tire balancing done and alignment recently and it started after that. I had it checked twice and everything is within spec, so not sure what is going on... it just feels rougher at 85 and up

Check your alignment if you haven't done one in awhile.
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Not unstable, but I am getting more vibration in the front recently. I had full tire balancing done and alignment recently and it started after that. I had it checked twice and everything is within spec, so not sure what is going on... it just feels rougher at 85 and up

Check your alignment if you haven't done one in awhile.
I guess I'll start with an alignment even though at lower speeds it doesn't swerve, it's more like a free play in the steering.
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I know what you're experiencing. My wife also called it out. The fact she was driving at 80 is another issue all together. But back to the problem. There are two other forum members who reached out to me about it.

At first I thought it was the tires catching the natural grooves in the road.

I tested all conditions and I discovered that it only happens on my ride when steering and suspension is in "sport" mode.

Any other setting is totally normal. For some reason, sport steering and sport suspension makes it so I'm constantly correcting.

Sport + is now a full time gig and it's lovely.
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You ever know... my camber was in spec, but my toe was Wwwway off in the rear. Enough to get to the belts showing on the inside lips and making it feel like I had torque steer going on all the time.

If you got a good local alignment shop with a Hunter rack, use it. I don't mind the dealer, but I paid $100 for mine where the dealer wanted $270.
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I did an alignment today we'll see if that improves but i still feel freeplay inn steering, i'll mention it at the next oil change I guess, thank you for your input guys
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I have the same issue and I have a post on this as well
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I did an alignment today we'll see if that improves but i still feel freeplay inn steering, i'll mention it at the next oil change I guess, thank you for your input guys
What were your before and after specs for the alignment?
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