axle binding problem

[JordanFleenor]

Re: being slammed is causing me a problem

i forgot about one part. the sway bar end links. i remember when i 1st got my '90 accord i hear a clicking noise when i was driving and when i turned. would shake a lot too.

if you look behind and above the tie rod end in this pic, those are the sway bar end links. if those are cracked or worn(or in my case, bushings not even there), replace them.

Ok thank you! I'll try to check that out asap too.

Earlier I swapped my front and rear tires & checked my PS fluid (was at least half full). Nothing has changed. Car still shakes. But I'll look at the endlinks tomrrow.

I didn't have time before work to take it by a shop. :/

 

[001Stunna]

Re: being slammed is causing me a problem

Ok thank you! I'll try to check that out asap too.

Earlier I swapped my front and rear tires & checked my PS fluid (was at least half full). Nothing has changed. Car still shakes. But I'll look at the endlinks tomrrow.

I didn't have time before work to take it by a shop. :/

Try this...park your car on level ground and lock the steering wheel(with car turned off and key out try to turn the wheel, it'll lock if you turn it more then a couple degrees).
Jack each one of the front corners and check
-hands at 3/9 while you push and pull on tire...check for any clicking or too much movement from tierods.
-hands at 12/6 while you push and pull on tire...check for any clicking or too much movement once again.
-Repeat for other corner.
-Jack whole front end on air and grab front sway bar and try to push/pull on it...the endlinks shouldn't be clicking in any way and the swaybar should not be moving freely inside the bushing
-Grab each half-shaft(driver and passenger side) with your hand and try to shake it up/down and in/out.
-Inspect bushings in your lower control arm and other points of front suspension.

 

[AllGOnoSHOW]

Re: being slammed is causing me a problem

Man I hope you find the issue and resolve it. Shaking while driving is nerve racking

 

[JordanFleenor]

Re: being slammed is causing me a problem

Try this...park your car on level ground and lock the steering wheel(with car turned off and key out try to turn the wheel, it'll lock if you turn it more then a couple degrees).
Jack each one of the front corners and check
-hands at 3/9 while you push and pull on tire...check for any clicking or too much movement from tierods.
-hands at 12/6 while you push and pull on tire...check for any clicking or too much movement once again.
-Repeat for other corner.
-Jack whole front end on air and grab front sway bar and try to push/pull on it...the endlinks shouldn't be clicking in any way and the swaybar should not be moving freely inside the bushing
-Grab each half-shaft(driver and passenger side) with your hand and try to shake it up/down and in/out.
-Inspect bushings in your lower control arm and other points of front suspension.

Thanks so much. Gonna try all of this tomorrow on my day off.
Sad to say, but I really hope I hear something "clicking" so I can finally figure out the problem
+1

 

[JordanFleenor]

Re: being slammed is causing me a problem

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4915906-Axle-binding-solutions

This explains the problem im having. I still haven't found a solution. It sucks bad.

 

[Shadow1]

Re: being slammed is causing me a problem

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4915906-Axle-binding-solutions

This explains the problem im having. I still haven't found a solution. It sucks bad.

understandable but the suspension on the VWs is COMPLETELY different than ours. not sure how that would be like the problem your having. the OP on that site is saying its making the car undriveable. is that what happens to your car?

 

[JordanFleenor]

Basically, that is what my car is doing. Technically it is driveable but it isn't safe.

Imagine driving 70mph down the interstate, you turn slightly right to get off an exit and your car starts to shake profusely/rapidly. It is a bit scary. I'm afraid my axle will blow apart and shit will go bad real quick. I just wish I could get it fixed. I've taken it to shops and they have no idea either. Which makes me mad because they are paid to know all this crap.

Please someone help.


P.S. another really weird thing about this situation is that nobody else is having this problem. :/

 

[RedRyder]

Have you tried taking it to the dealer? May be worth the $50 diagnostic fee or whatever at this point.

 

[Shadow1]

Have you tried taking it to the dealer? May be worth the $50 diagnostic fee or whatever at this point.

Yeah. When all else fails I would take it to Hondas.

 

[JordanFleenor]

^ I guess I could try that. Thanks.


Just a thought, do you guys think raising the motor some would bring the axles out of a bind?