My ongoing handling/suspension problem
I got LT tires, 4 new shocks and custom leaf springs. (See old thread.)
Once the van was no longer all floppy in the rear, I noticed the front end. Took it to an alignment shop with good local reputation. They said steering was too tight, it was not returning to center when going around corners. True! They loosened it.
I packed up and left for 4 day trip. Got 10 miles out of town, decided steering now fine in town but scary loose on highway, drove back home at 35mph with flashers on.
Took it back to shop. They said two techs drove it, both felt it was A-Ok. But me, I feel I can hardly stay out of the ditch.
Had a friend drive it, not a mechanic but more knowledgeable and articulate about cars than I.
He said he could instantly feel what I was referring to, but he thinks it is not the steering nor alignment. His words, it 'wallows' and 'dives'. He bounced on the bumper and said the new shocks feel ok.
Does this mean anything to y'all? Any suggestions about who I should take it to next? My goal is to be able to drive faster than 35mph and still feel I can maintain control in an emergency situation.
Once the van was no longer all floppy in the rear, I noticed the front end. Took it to an alignment shop with good local reputation. They said steering was too tight, it was not returning to center when going around corners. True! They loosened it.
I packed up and left for 4 day trip. Got 10 miles out of town, decided steering now fine in town but scary loose on highway, drove back home at 35mph with flashers on.
Took it back to shop. They said two techs drove it, both felt it was A-Ok. But me, I feel I can hardly stay out of the ditch.
Had a friend drive it, not a mechanic but more knowledgeable and articulate about cars than I.
He said he could instantly feel what I was referring to, but he thinks it is not the steering nor alignment. His words, it 'wallows' and 'dives'. He bounced on the bumper and said the new shocks feel ok.
Does this mean anything to y'all? Any suggestions about who I should take it to next? My goal is to be able to drive faster than 35mph and still feel I can maintain control in an emergency situation.
