rear end wanders after hitting bumps

nflack · Post by **nflack** » 29 Jan 2011, 10:23

2001 s60 t5. rear end wanders to the right when I hit bumps. rotated tires, checked air pressure, looked under car, no obvious broken or separated parts. right shock does have oil on it. any suggestions?

Post by **JDS60R** » 29 Jan 2011, 10:28

Replace the shocks first. Without functioning dampeners (shocks) you are giving up control. The leak is a sure sign its failed.

If the problem persists have it aligned. The S60 had many issues with this especially in AWD trim. Usually referred to as side hop or other catchy names. The main issue is the rear camber alignment setting. IPD makes bushings to correct if you are too far out of spec. For some model years there is a revised bushing set.

nflack · Post by **nflack** » 29 Jan 2011, 10:44

thanks, time to find shocks, I'll let you know if it corrects it.

Post by **JRL** » 29 Jan 2011, 15:34

nflack wrote:2001 s60 t5. rear end wanders to the right when I hit bumps. rotated tires, checked air pressure, looked under car, no obvious broken or separated parts. right shock does have oil on it. any suggestions?

Yeah, buy new rear shocks for starters!
Have the car aligned (4 wheel alignment) then see if you're OK

nflack · Post by **nflack** » 08 Feb 2011, 19:02

thanks guys, I changed the rear shocks, it handles almost like new. 150k and shocks change was a piece of cake. it only took an hour and fifteen minutes. now how bout those front struts? my kid is very happy.

endothrow · Post by **endothrow** » 18 Feb 2011, 09:57

If you want to take the rear wheels off again, replacing the rear sway bar endlinks might help a little more with the stability. T5's came standard rear sways if I remember correctly and it is a wear item.