Radial Wabble Problem

Jeff Goss · 01-03-2008, 08:50 PM

I agree with the shocks. If they are adjustable, they are set too loose-or worn out.

I had the same problem with 2 of my cars. My 81 Malibu front end would wiggle around as I let off at the top end. It got downright scary. Tightened up the front shocks to fix it.

My 64 Chevelle would bounce the back end down track, then got real bad as I applied the brakes at the top end. People said the back tires looked like ping-pong balls bouncing. Rear shocks were toast. Replaced them and it fixed it.

Don't skimp on shocks. Get a good (read expensive) set of double adjustables and they will last through many passes and adjustments.

Good luck!

Jeff

01-03-2008, 08:50 PM	#10
Jeff Goss Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 361 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Radial Wabble Problem I agree with the shocks. If they are adjustable, they are set too loose-or worn out. I had the same problem with 2 of my cars. My 81 Malibu front end would wiggle around as I let off at the top end. It got downright scary. Tightened up the front shocks to fix it. My 64 Chevelle would bounce the back end down track, then got real bad as I applied the brakes at the top end. People said the back tires looked like ping-pong balls bouncing. Rear shocks were toast. Replaced them and it fixed it. Don't skimp on shocks. Get a good (read expensive) set of double adjustables and they will last through many passes and adjustments. Good luck! Jeff