swaying problems

sesamesnaps · 09-29-2008, 10:50 PM

I have an '86 with pretty bad swaying problems. anytime I take a corner or any sort of turning the car sways really badly. I'm trying to figure out if this is a problem with suspension or possibly something else. any help would be great, thanks.

phantomMR2 · 09-29-2008, 11:40 PM

sway bars... or lower ball bearings.

Jackstand Queen · 11-12-2008, 12:17 PM

low tire pressure.

Papo J · 11-12-2008, 12:28 PM

Add to the above, tires too tall, worn shocks.

328FTW · 11-12-2008, 06:46 PM

Just had this problem on my 88 I found the adjustable rod of toe in/out on the left side had a reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally rooted rubber bushing. I had about 1/2 inch of side play in the wheels when i checked them

Check your back wheels by checking for play in all directions. Also give the wheel a spin and listen to the wheel bearing, if it sounds real bad it could be the cause.

xylox · 11-19-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 328FTW

Just had this problem on my 88 I found the adjustable rod of toe in/out on the left side had a reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally rooted rubber bushing.

Here here! Had the same on my AW11SC. Really nerve wrecking in long corners. Totally flogged out bush on tow rod, which caused this swaying your talking about. Almost felt like the rear of the car was making an elliptical swaying motion. Totally go for the bush inspection!

Forgive me if this bit is a waffle, i'd be interested to hear opinions. I believe the reason is MR2 rear tow is adjusting dynamically as you drive. As it squats into and out of corners, the correct tow is met by the geometry of it's suspension allowing for enough tire scrub to aid in "sticking the rear down"

As mine back then was doing crazy ellipses, I think the play caused by the worn bush allowed the rear at high ish frequency to steer in steer out steer in steer out etc...

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09-29-2008, 11:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
phantomMR2 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 748 Thanks: 17 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (18/100% )	sway bars... or lower ball bearings.

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Jackstand Queen Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 840 Thanks: 75 Thanked 64 Times in 60 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	low tire pressure.

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Papo J 6SPD GTE Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 591 Thanks: 2 Thanked 50 Times in 49 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Add to the above, tires too tall, worn shocks.

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328FTW Crazy Nasty Honey Badger Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,236 Thanks: 24 Thanked 266 Times in 239 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Just had this problem on my 88 I found the adjustable rod of toe in/out on the left side had a reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally rooted rubber bushing. I had about 1/2 inch of side play in the wheels when i checked them Check your back wheels by checking for play in all directions. Also give the wheel a spin and listen to the wheel bearing, if it sounds real bad it could be the cause.