After the 3800 swap I had the car aligned. Now after a few weeks and 300 miles it feels "wishy washy" car wiggles a little as you drive. Almost like it's really windy out side. Also the steering wheel used to be straight (9 & 3) now the left side is at 10 and the right at 4. For a few miles if I turned right the wheel would correct its' self. I went under car and looked around, nothing clunking or banging. What could this be?? I don't want to order something I don't need. Also want to do most work myself before hitting up the local STS shop.
I agree, something slipped on the alignment. I had the same trouble with my 88 GT for a few years. I kept getting it aligned and it kept going out of alignment. I don't know if you have an 88 or not, but if you do before you get it aligned again, buy some of Rodney Dickmans paddle nuts and bolts for the upper A-Arms. These nuts are slightly compressed and will not back off.
Check the torque on the axle nuts. They can make the car feel squirrely.
Joe Sokol
Hehe.... i had my wheel bearing shear in half because of the rear axle nuts.... btw they should be 200ft lbs... and make sure your wheel bearings aren't bad.
Loose axle nuts and / or cradle bolts will cause this. Loose or worn suspension & steering components will, too, but the alignment shop SHOULD have caught those.
Today I tightened all 4 cradle bolts and both axel bolts. None of them were loose. I did notice a "little" bit of play in the rear pass wheel. Tomorrow i'll replace that bearing. I also replaced the front shocks. The driver one was fine. The Pass one was DONE!! Car drove a little bit better. Gotta replace the rear struts also. Then go directly and get the alignment done again.