This week I took Vic on a roughly 170 mile ride. When I got home, I realized something: Vic needs some attention. The car seems to be rocking/weaving/swaying side to side a tiny bit, enough that I semed to constantly be correcting the steering wheel. The tires are fine. None of the wheels seemed any hotter than the others (brake caliper?). Yesterday I went for another ride, and I think I may know what's up.
The last clue is how the car feels going over bumps: BAD. I am even getting rear wheel-hop. Meaning? I think the rear Bilsteins are finally toast. A peek at the WUWV? pages show that the rear shocks were installed on 4/27/01. That is over 10 years ago, and they are only now worn out. The fronts were replaced only recently by Taxi Guy with police shocks.
Since I am still a member of the unemployed (thanks Obama...) I don't think I will be going with Bilsteins again. I would LIKE to, but for now I will go with two more Ford police shocks. I think I will also have the front end checked, then get an alignment, just to make sure everything is set for the winter.
Are my theories correct?? Tune in later and see!!
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