96 80 series Torque Steer (1 Viewer)

[JumboJolly]

My 96 cruiser has developed a really bad torque steer. Any sudden acceleration causes the body to shift from the rear to feel like it’s turning to the left. All the bushings and suspension components underneath seem tight. Has anyone got any idea of what could be going on? Or what to check next?

 

[voodu3]

Is it stock suspension or lifted?

 

[Railwelder93]

Did you give your steering links a good shake?
Probably not the problem but it’s easy to check the steering for slop, and eliminate that.

 

[JumboJolly]

OME 2.5” Medium Duty setup installed about 10 Years ago.

 

[rolliges]

Rear end shimmy is often a sign of worn shocks.

 

[BILT4ME]

My 96 cruiser has developed a really bad torque steer. Any sudden acceleration causes the body to shift from the rear to feel like it’s turning to the left. All the bushings and suspension components underneath seem tight. Has anyone got any idea of what could be going on? Or what to check next?

Check your steering arms and check your nuts!

You may be ready to lose a front knuckle!

 

[Rusty Marlin]

From your description of left body lean, Did you check your sway bar bushings?

 

[Box Rocket]

Check the front panhard tower (frame side) for cracks.

 

[cruiserdan]

Check the front panhard tower (frame side) for cracks.

Agreed. It sounds like it's panhard-related. The panhard rods locate the axles side-to-side. If something is loose or broken in those areas it's like driving a piece of spaghetti.