Hey guys i have an 04 cobra with 50k miles and at about 40k started noticing it was feeling kinda wobbly or unsteady already put new tires on and it feels the same and before i go replacing all bushings and bearings and what not i figured see if anyone else with a teminator has had any similar problems, also when im going slow in a parking lot or such the front makes strange clunking noises on occasion.
once again i appreciate any assistance you guys can give me
Well im gonna be buying KW coil-overs in 2 weeks so i hope that fixes the problem, if not than i guess cheapest part at a time LOL! thanks for input guys.
Do you really think shocks/struts could go that quick?
that was my intial thought but i kept telling myself not so soon it couldnt be.
clunk is ball joints more than likely...wobble could be the rack/pinion or power steering...
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Why go to the Trouble of putting expensive coilovers on?
You already have High End Bilstein Shocks and Struts that come equipped stock and I'm sorry I have a hard time believing their your problem with the miles on your car! You need to get your car on a lift to inspect the front suspension bushings, sway bar, ball joints etc.. If I were you I'd put some lowering springs on her with 4 Bolt Maximum Motorsports CC Plates, get it aligned by someone reputable and then enjoy the lower stance and superior handling! If interested I have a New in Box set of Eibach Springs Pro Kit 1.5 lowering for the 99-04 SVT Cobra with IRS for $190 and I'll take care of the $35 shipping, That's close to $50 bucks cheaper than any other place you'll find! CJ http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/5283/svtcobra065.jpg
Well im gonna be buying KW coil-overs in 2 weeks so i hope that fixes the problem, if not than i guess cheapest part at a time LOL! thanks for input guys.
Do you really think shocks/struts could go that quick?
that was my intial thought but i kept telling myself not so soon it couldnt be.
I think its way too soon for the shocks/struts to go. I mean, its a Cobra, its not cheap, and it has a lot of quality and effort put into its design and construction... I cant seem to determine the wobble problem. Maybe a thorough inspection with a lift, like Brutal Metal said, can determine the problem and perhaps your solution?
Sweet advice guys.
yeah i was thinking the same as for the shocks/struts, as for the coil-overs i have had them planned before i got the car i want to be able to raise and lower and have kickass handling.
alright i will start by replacing ball joints than its gonna have to be rack/pinion because i have checked it out and have had a buddy who is mech check it he said unfortunately it might be r/p.
wheel bearings dont go out at 50k do they? only because it would be another cheap option hehe. shes my baby and i will spend what i need tho
Sweet advice guys.
yeah i was thinking the same as for the shocks/struts, as for the coil-overs i have had them planned before i got the car i want to be able to raise and lower and have kickass handling.
alright i will start by replacing ball joints than its gonna have to be rack/pinion because i have checked it out and have had a buddy who is mech check it he said unfortunately it might be r/p.
wheel bearings dont go out at 50k do they? only because it would be another cheap option hehe. shes my baby and i will spend what i need tho
Well, if you do actually change your bearings, then you reset the counter to 0
Thanks hotcobra thats good stuff, thats the kind of stuff going on with mine, plus the steering wheel vibrates real bad when i get up to speeds above 50-60mph.
ive already started ordering bushings wheel bearings, bumpsteer kits, balljoints and i will order rack and pinion kit if all these things dont make it better.
thanks guys for everything you have helped out big time
you sure it's not a bad tire? All this sounds like one has internal separation or is waaay out of balance...all the suspension work seems a more like "spray and pray"
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"Goose, Hollywood's fine, I want Viper"
1995 Mustang GT Cnv 347(427 stroker being built!) almost done!
1996 Cobra with Kenne Bell 2.1 Supercharger and every other conceivable part you can bolt on it...650hp upgrade in the works
2003 Infiniti M45 V8 340 hp...a methadone treatment for reformed Mustang drivers
2004 Mustang cobra feels wobbly 
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