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Service Location. Part 1 of 2: Common signs something is wrong Sign 1: A gradual increase in shaking of the steering wheel. Here are some of the most common sounds made and what those noises typically represent: Rattling : Typically a sign that something on the suspension is loose or losing its structural ability. Part 2 of 2: Diagnostic techniques Step 1: Measure ride height. Home Brakes, Steering and Suspension Inspection. The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified.
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Very wide tires with increased road contact tend to amplify minor misalignment. Even a very slight caster alignment problem between the four wheels can cause a domino effect as you accelerate, come out of a corner, or change direction. Caster alignment needs to be within half of a degree side to side or else you will begin to feel a pulling or swaying sensation. That is when you call in to have the alignment checked. If I was to diagnose a swaying SUV without getting it up on the hoist, my first thought would be an issue with steering tie rods or suspension components shocks and struts.
Worn shocks will cause a vehicle to sway excessively at all speeds, including at slow speeds. Often, these will be in perfect working condition but are just not heavy-duty enough to effectively control the movement of the vehicle's rear end.
The solution is to install heavier duty shocks and larger sway bars to make the vehicle feel more planted and stable. It should be noted that a larger rear sway bar should never be installed without also installing a larger front sway bar. William Zane has been a freelance writer and photographer for over six years and specializes primarily in automotive-related subject matter among many other topics.
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The new powerful car in modern city image by terex from Fotolia. The hitch acts as a pivot point in-between the centers of gravity of the two vehicles.
Any trailer sway or side-to-side force will turn the vehicle and create an unexpected steering force. If that sideways force is strong enough it can be more powerful than the road-tire friction for the drive wheels on the vehicle. This can cause the tipping over or separation of the trailer and maybe even the truck or car too.
Trailer sway can be a result of crosswinds, drafts from passing semi-trucks or descending hills using incorrect braking technique, according to Mark Polk in his RV Tech Tips series on RVTravel. A mph crosswind could put as much as 3, pounds of force pushing on the side of a large trailer, according to a study on commercial vehicle towing accidents by Knott Laboratory in Loading too much gear on one side of your camper can also cause an unbalance, making them swing more dramatically once a sway starts, like a pendulum around its center of gravity.
This can also make your RV more likely to suffer a blowout , or additional braking and steering problems. Balancing weight to the forward and rear is also vital for controlled driving. However, drivers have to be careful not to exceed the tow rating of the hitch or vehicle itself.
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