So I have an 88 Formula. For years now the handling has been twitchy as it wonders around a bit as you drive down the road. I recently bought inner an outer tie rods installed. When I picked up the car the mechanic told me the rack bushings are toast. I know this is a common problem on the Fiero, but would this be the culprit to my handling woes?
I am not sure if this is relevant to your issue or not...... but it's worth a shot.
I had problems with mine, that if I hit a bump in the road, the car would want to steer either to the left or to the right. Turns out, in my situation, it was my steering dampener, basically a shock absorber for the steering rack. I bought mine on Amazon for around $30 and it resolved the problem completely.
Good question! I will have to get in touch with him. I assumed it was the internal bushings, but perhaps it was the mounting bushings. I will call him later this morning and get the scoop.
Good question! I will have to get in touch with him. I assumed it was the internal bushings, but perhaps it was the mounting bushings. I will call him later this morning and get the scoop.
No word back from my mechanic. If I am a betting man, I would say he said the inner bushings are worn. The car does have 206,000 miles on it. So lets assume they are worn. Will this affect the handing of the car? The wondering drives me nuts!
I am not sure if this is relevant to your issue or not...... but it's worth a shot.
I had problems with mine, that if I hit a bump in the road, the car would want to steer either to the left or to the right. Turns out, in my situation, it was my steering dampener, basically a shock absorber for the steering rack. I bought mine on Amazon for around $30 and it resolved the problem completely.
Yup, struts are good as well as alignment. I will have to check the cradle bolts. The car has been driving like this for years. I chalked it up as "normal" but the more I drive it, I am beginning to think otherwise.
Yup, struts are good as well as alignment. I will have to check the cradle bolts. The car has been driving like this for years. I chalked it up as "normal" but the more I drive it, I am beginning to think otherwise.
Twitchy is not not normal for a Formula. Mine is rock solid even at high speed. Carefully check your tire sidewalls for damage and recheck inflation. Alignments are not easy on Fieros, and it still could be the issue.....especially rear alignment. Some alignment shops are too sloppy to do the job a Fiero requires. If your car twitches with acceleration or deceleration, check motor mounts.
edit: there is also the 'longbolt' issue with the rear knuckle....check Rodney's site for more information.
