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S70 Alignment Issues - Always swaying.....

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JJ951

S70 Alignment Issues - Always swaying.....

Post by JJ951 »

Hello there - I have a 2000 S70 with 80K miles on it. Recently, I have been having an issues with the alignment constantly shifting as I drive down the road. First the wheel will favor the left, then the right, then it's perfect. Sometimes while braking it'll pull to the right too. This car is extremely well maintained and this is what's been replaced within the past 6 mnths: all new brakes and rotors (calipers are not locking up while braking), new tie rod ends, new lower control arms with ball joints, and new sway bar links. The only thing that has never been replaced are the front struts. They are original and I'm thinking this may be the issue with the alignment (what else could it be at this point). Would worn struts, strut mounts or strut spring mounts be the cause of what I'm having issues with? Any insight would be great! Thanks!
JJ951

Jot
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Post by Jot »

When you replaced the tie rod ends and aframe did you have an allignment. Sounds like the wheels are not toed in

Da' Moose
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Post by Da' Moose »

Have the
95' Volvo 850 GLT, Lots 'o' miles, 118k, Broke in just right.

90' Ford Ranger 4x4, Even more miles, 145k, Seat is broke in just right.

02' Ford F-250 Super Duty 4x4, 85k, Working on the first 100k

steve1000
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Post by steve1000 »

What are your tyre sizes

JJ951

Post by JJ951 »

I did have the car aligned after all of the parts were replaced. My tires size is 205/55R15.

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