Radial Walk

GTX JOHN · 12-29-2022, 05:01 PM

My boy is fighting Radial walk.
We have replaced 1/2 to car with
new components. Would a rear sway
bar be of any benefit? Any recommendations
for brand or installation?

Mark Howes · 12-29-2022, 06:12 PM

Can be a frustrating search

Make sure you don't discount a front end issue causing the walk. I have twice seen it stem from a front end issue working its way back through the unforgiving radial tire

outlaw · 12-29-2022, 07:39 PM

When I put them on my car it had that problem I added a few more degrees of caster and it went away.

Mike Pearson · 12-30-2022, 01:14 PM

Which car and tire combo?

GTX JOHN · 12-31-2022, 09:26 PM

1971 SS/KA 340 Duster
Low 10s when required
Both Goodyear and Hoosier

Robbie Draughon · 12-31-2022, 09:59 PM

I know it sounds crazy but toe has quite an effect on radial wobble. Try toeing the front end out 1/8 to 3/16. We fought it for half a season on my buddy's cutlass and it completely went away after moving the toe from in to out.
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Rich Biebel · 01-01-2023, 01:13 PM

Toe out is potentially very dangerous.....and trust me I know.... I made a run with that condition and nearly lost it.....

I'd be very hesitant to try that....

Ralph A Powell · 01-01-2023, 01:16 PM

No Toe-Out not a good idea!

outlaw · 01-01-2023, 04:57 PM

I know one thing the first time it happens you’ll definitely be awake when it’s over.
Terry

Robbie Draughon · 01-01-2023, 11:49 PM

A well known super stock chassis builder from Virginia way suggested the toe deal. We wouldn't have tried it if it was anyone else. It worked for us.

12-29-2022, 05:01 PM	#1
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,732 Likes: 2,798 Liked 2,482 Times in 697 Posts	Radial Walk My boy is fighting Radial walk. We have replaced 1/2 to car with new components. Would a rear sway bar be of any benefit? Any recommendations for brand or installation? __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock

12-29-2022, 06:12 PM	#2
Mark Howes Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Saint John, NB Canada Posts: 126 Likes: 351 Liked 80 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Radial Walk Can be a frustrating search Make sure you don't discount a front end issue causing the walk. I have twice seen it stem from a front end issue working its way back through the unforgiving radial tire

12-29-2022, 07:39 PM	#3
outlaw Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 137 Likes: 80 Liked 132 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Radial Walk When I put them on my car it had that problem I added a few more degrees of caster and it went away.

12-30-2022, 01:14 PM	#4
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,445 Likes: 614 Liked 1,919 Times in 576 Posts	Re: Radial Walk Which car and tire combo? __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

12-31-2022, 09:26 PM	#5
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,732 Likes: 2,798 Liked 2,482 Times in 697 Posts	Re: Radial Walk 1971 SS/KA 340 Duster Low 10s when required Both Goodyear and Hoosier __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock

12-31-2022, 09:59 PM	#6
Robbie Draughon Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 77 Likes: 14 Liked 29 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Radial Walk I know it sounds crazy but toe has quite an effect on radial wobble. Try toeing the front end out 1/8 to 3/16. We fought it for half a season on my buddy's cutlass and it completely went away after moving the toe from in to out. . __________________ SS/AM 2917

01-01-2023, 01:13 PM	#7
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Radial Walk Toe out is potentially very dangerous.....and trust me I know.... I made a run with that condition and nearly lost it..... I'd be very hesitant to try that.... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

01-01-2023, 01:16 PM	#8
Ralph A Powell Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Bay City Texas Posts: 389 Likes: 2 Liked 225 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Radial Walk No Toe-Out not a good idea!

01-01-2023, 04:57 PM	#9
outlaw Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 137 Likes: 80 Liked 132 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Radial Walk I know one thing the first time it happens you’ll definitely be awake when it’s over. Terry

01-01-2023, 11:49 PM	#10
Robbie Draughon Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 77 Likes: 14 Liked 29 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Radial Walk A well known super stock chassis builder from Virginia way suggested the toe deal. We wouldn't have tried it if it was anyone else. It worked for us. __________________ SS/AM 2917