Sidekick\Vitara slipping in turns

kakemann · 02-25-2009, 01:11 PM

After blowing some life in my vitara i have put on some bigger tires. Theese tires are a bit old.
Now when i go around turns it feels just like the back weels are loose from the bolts and the car is moving from side to side when i turn. This only happen in moderat speeds( 10 -50 miles, and on asphalt.)
I do highly suspect that the dampers and springs are not good.
I have checked the tire bolts, and removed the bolts on the drum and everything is nice and tight.
Any other ideas or tips on how do solve this problem?

jtgh · 02-25-2009, 08:15 PM

it could be , rack it and inspect the drag links and the top (above 3rd member)
axle mounting pivot frame for rust thru or beaks.

rack it and pry all with a long 2x4" see how things flex. dont be shy

kakemann · 02-28-2009, 11:49 AM

Draglinks inspected, and found to be in a somewhat ok shape. They are abit rusted but not to bad, and no breaks. I replaced the shock absorbers and it got abit better. Will try some other tires one later on to confirm that it was the absorbers in combination with the tires.
jtgh: Finaly found my camera charger and allso found a transistor vendror so i will send you some pics on the euro ECU and hopefully a "how to fix a broken injetor ECU" if i can get it running with the one im repairing when i get the time.

jtgh · 02-28-2009, 01:21 PM

your doing good , thanks for sharing.