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suspension problems? and king springs?

Discussion in 'VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)' started by callum_88, Feb 21, 2009.

  1. callum_88

    callum_88 Donating Member

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    my vt seems to veer to the left a little while driving which is pretty annoying, does that mean theres something wrong with the front end?

    also my suspension seems to be bumpy and i can feel alot more bumps easily and heavily. that i know of at the moment im riding on stock everything including tyres, springs etc, is that a spring issue?

    im going for some king spring superlows soon, do i need to get the so called camber kit or anything else i need to do to the suspension after lowering? how much and where can i get that done?

    sorry for all the questions, im pretty new to the whole suspension thing.

    cheers for helping me out, appreciate it.
     
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    I would be checking the radius rod bush also known as the castor bush. They are at the front of the long thin rod coming from the main horizontal foward running support for the front wheels. These bushes are hydraulic (oil filled) and they are a known weak link in Commy suspension.

    If you look at the K Frame where this bush is and see oil deposit around the area that is a tell tale sign. Nolathane replacements are the go
     
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    greenacc Searching for the billion

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    your original shocks would be rooted by now, this is why you feel the bumps. Get some decent shocks when you get the springs, and a wheel alignment and you'll be sweet. yeah, and bushes as above if necessary too.
     
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