1971_charger

The last time I drove the car, it started to wobble slightly. I took it around the block today and it wobbled a lot at only 5mph. Any suggestions on gettin it fixed. I want to fix it before I store it for winter. I'm very limited on time, I leave for bootcamp on the 10th. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

RacerHog

Sounds like the tires have gone bad....

1971_charger

front tires are good, replaced both of the rears. I appreciate the reply.

Archer

66 -

A better description of the wobble might help. Front/rear? Straight line, turning? Ever "stop" wobbling?

Could be anything from bad ball joints to any other suspension part.

You're going to have to get the car up on a lift and start pulling on things, including the wheels.
Note I said lift.Given the amount of pulling/tugging you'll be going I wouldn't trust jack-stands.

Honestly, since it's a 66, anything that hasn't been recently replaced, probably has to be.

And new tires aren't a guarantee of "good" tires.

Archer

1971_charger

As soon as you start rolling it wobbles. I think it's coming from the front. I don't have access to a lift. It has a disc brake conversion on the front. The previous owner used a-body parts for the conversion. Since its not b-body specific, could they not be withstanding the weight? I'll try the tires on another car to see if it's the cause.

RacerHog

Jack the car up... Check for out of roundness while turning the tires. Thread could be separating, check for a bent wheel, check for a bent axle shaft, Check for a non-seated wheel to hub.
When I first made the statement, I was under the impression that you had checked most or everything else and that stuff was in good working order... My Bad for assuming !!!!

Thanks ARCHER for the save....

Archer

1971 -

If it starts that early, is gotta be something pretty basic. Like Bob said a wheel that isn't siting square should be easy to see. Jack it up so the tire is just off the ground and spin it.
The weight difference between an A and B body shouldn't be an issue, but a poor disk installation could.
And don't over look obvious stuff.

Hey Bob, you saved my neck enough times

Archer

1971_charger

Sorry guys, had no time to check anything. Just wanted to know if anyone had a similar issue so I can conserve whatever time I have.

FredHannel

Maybe your tires need to be rebalanced. Check if there is some ice build up inside the rims. That could cause them to go off balance too.

Kitzy

I had a car do that years ago, It was wheel balance and worn out steering parts.