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Body roll from side wind 200

posted by  macs70GLT on  Sun Jul 31 06:04 CST 2005
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My suspension needs some attention; front struts & rear shocks (brought to my attention by tire place), front A-arm bushings (squeek with bumps), lastly the torque rod bushings are worn (I can twist the rods easily with moderate hand pressure).

My question is, which of these problems would allow substantial body roll in a strong side wind? At times it feels downright dangerous. I can't do all of these replacements now so want to knock them off in order of significance.

Thanks for your help.

Mike
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1988 245, 224K mi, 5 speed








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Body roll from side wind 200

posted by  bozodeluxe on  Sun Jul 31 06:26 CST 2005
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Mike-

I'd struts and shocks first. I've gotten mine fairly cheap at shox.com. You could prolly do your bushings in no particular order after that.

I put HD Bilsteins on my 91 740 last year and wind-induced body roll completely disappeared.

Best of luck!

MP








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Body roll from side wind 200

posted by  someone claiming to be Sven's Maintainer on  Sun Jul 31 08:55 CST 2005 [RELATED]

I have cheapo Gabriel shocks and IPD heavy duty sway bars.
Love the ipd's.







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