I have a 1995 Geo Metro, lol. Anyway, when I'm driving it, it feels like the car is fish-tailing in the back end. The steering wheel still appears to be aligned with the wheels, though. It's like the car is swaying back and forth in the back end. It's kinda scary. Does anyone know what this is? The front end seems fine.
2007-05-07 08:38:19 · 11 answers · asked by severina418 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The rear axle is supposed to remain in place, but if you have a loose or broken spring, sway bar, or retaining mount problem then the axle can shift back and forth. The shifting will definitely give the impression of fish-tailing.
If left alone (unrepaired) it is guaranteed to get worse and it can come completely loose and cause the car to steer from the rear and go out of control.
Been there, done that. It ain't good.
This concern must be addressed by a mechanic, and quickly.
Hopefully, you may find it is something simple, like a spring retainer, but it is very important to get it fixed.
2007-05-07 10:00:18 · answer #1 · answered by Ef Ervescence 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mercy,this could be a lot of things,but first check the air pressure in the tires.. and take it to a shop and let them see what is very loose on the suspension. don't drive it too much untill you get this checked out. it's hard enough to keep them on the road as it is.so get it checked on a front end machine... or a good mechanic..
2007-05-07 08:50:31 · answer #2 · answered by jcr 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is a rear sway bar or a sway links there probally gone and need to be replaced if not have a tire shop check the tires or shocks in the rear end. hope i can help
2007-05-07 08:53:04 · answer #3 · answered by david o 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 00:50:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
strange phenomenon coming from a front wheel drive. id start at the tires, check tread depth and air pressure for starters.
2007-05-07 08:41:38 · answer #5 · answered by comtnman2003 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Car requires a rear end alignment.
2007-05-07 09:34:21 · answer #6 · answered by Dan G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
so happy that I found this question already answered! It's like you've read my thoughts!
2016-08-24 01:38:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ANyone replaced shocks/struts?
Tire pressure ok?
2007-05-07 08:41:04 · answer #8 · answered by wizjp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tire pressure or you are driving on a road that have been grooved to help water run off.
2007-05-07 08:51:04 · answer #9 · answered by Ron B 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
tire pressure/ get the axle mounts and shockes chkd, you may have a accident waiting to happen...putting it off and good intentions do not work...get it done today
2007-05-07 08:42:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋