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Jul 12, 2012 | 10:58 AM

leinadmiih

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suspension question

i got a 99 sc300 with about 140k miles. when i go over a any size bump, the steering wheel kinda shakes like somethings loose or something needs replacing. Is there something i should change or is that normal on the sc's?

Jul 12, 2012 | 11:35 AM

leinadmiih

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forget to mention, car is on stock suspension

Jul 12, 2012 | 12:52 PM

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Could be the shocks, tie rods or control arm bushings.

Jul 12, 2012 | 08:30 PM

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culd be rack bushings also.

Jul 13, 2012 | 09:04 AM

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Normal stuff that goes out are the rack bushings, inner and outer tie rods, and suspension bushings. If everything is stock then its probably time to start upgrading some of those parts.

Best to jack up the car and shake the wheels to see what has the most play or movement and start from there.

Jul 13, 2012 | 12:11 PM

leinadmiih

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i think it might be the rack bushings. when i wiggle my steering wheel, it seems kinda loose. probably gonna try that first since its a cheaper fix. thanks guys