Looking to fix a front end wobble that is more pronounced at low speeds but, still noticeable at higher speeds 40+. Feels like a side to side movement, not one that you could associate to flat tire or alignment. Maybe a tie rod problem? I noticed a rubber boot that is split. Not the CV joint but, not sure on what it is. Tie rod?

Could be a separated tire - I've had this problem too. What's the car? 4WD or FWD? Is it worse when accelerating?

Does not get worse as we acclerate. It is worse at 0-20, then isn't quite as noticeable. BTW it is a '91 Legacy...AWD. Thanks for the idea on tire...one thing hadn't thought of. Experienced that one before. Running BF Good's at this time. Usually a pretty dependable tire.

 

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Could be a separated tire - I've had this problem too. What's the car? 4WD or FWD? Is it worse when accelerating?

Ok - this may sound funny - but I had a warped front disc that caused exactly those symptoms. Funny thing was it was barely noticeable on braking. If you have a DTI, check the runout. If you don't - just raise the front wheels one at a time & turn them by hand. Listen & feel for any binding - they should turn smoothly.

"warped disc"? You mean disc pad or rotor? I can see a rotor but, not a warped pad!

 

 

Ok - this may sound funny - but I had a warped front disc that caused exactly those symptoms. Funny thing was it was barely noticeable on braking. If you have a DTI, check the runout. If you don't - just raise the front wheels one at a time & turn them by hand. Listen & feel for any binding - they should turn smoothly.

Yeah - rotor - we call them discs here more often than rotors.

....the belts on the rear tire started to separate. Apparently not a front end situation at all. Could have knocked me over with a feather. The only place I didn't really pay any mind to. And why I got so much wobble in the front end I guess I can't figure. Replaced the tire, no more wobble!

 

Thanks for all your suggestions.

Seems to me that the Legacy's are very sensitive to tyre imperfections. Anyone know why this might be? Mine has king springs (std height) & KYB shocks - a lot firmer than standard - but not what I would describe as hard.

How much runout is allowed? I just had my rotors machined and I have more shake when braking than before. I checked the front rotors and have .005" runout on the drivers side & .008" runout on the other. Thanks, Bert