torque steer/alignment/mounts?? (Page 4/4) fierce_gt OCT 09, 09:38 PM quote Originally posted by 82-T/A [At Work]: I had this *EXACT* issue with a totally different car, but the behavior was totally identical. Short and sweet, it turned out to be ball joints. The car in question was a 2008 Jeep Patriot 5-Speed. I started hearing a whining noise coming from the front right wheel hub, and took it to the dealership. Didn't have time to deal with it. Dealership *raped* me for something like $1,500 bucks. When I got it back, they told me they recommended changing out the control arms and ball joints. I said no, didn't want to have them charge me $4,800 for a 10 year old car. Drove it home... and when I'd accelerate, the car would pull to the left, and then the second I let off the gas, it would immediately pull to the right until the car coasted or maintained speed. It became somewhat scary. I was pissed... so I said F-it, ordered new control arms and ball joints from Rock Auto, bought an impact gun, and took a day off work. Got it done in an afternoon, and the car drove "amazing." Like a brand new car. I still took it to a tire shop to have an alignment done, but it really didn't need it, and drove fine before and after. I know Fieros have issues with the tie-rod bars on the rear since (even as an 88) it's somewhat of a front wheel drive suspension adapted to the rear, but I'd seriously consider checking your front ball joints. Even the slightest bit of play can indicate a much more serious problem. I was expecting crazy play, but when I tested the play, I almost felt none.... but after changing out the control arms, it was perfect. Maybe when the Fiero was "restored," they reused the ball joints, or the ball joints are failing prematurely? It could be any number of things on the front suspension honestly that could cause this... but what you're expressing seems to me much more likely that it's coming from the front. It's very distinct what you feel from the front versus the rear. In my experience, issues with the rear typically result in a squirrelly feeling in the rear, even the back end feeling like it's trying to come around. appreciate the post, but it turned out to be the lateral link bolt needing to be tightened. since doing that, it's been steady under acceleration. seems like there's more than one thing that can cause this behaviour.