Bad vibes!!!

[Rugby]

Ok. I have some bad vibration at the front end of my 86 944, usually when I reach speeds of about 50-60 mph. The tires are starting to go bad, but I read in another post that the bearings are also known for going bad and causing this type of effect. Is there anyone who could tell me how to figure out what my problem is? How much would it cost (parts only, I do my own labor) to replace the bearings? I just spent all my $$$ replacing the transaxle! Thanks.

[YeTi]

one way to check if the wheel bearings are going is to (while its parked) push and pull the top of one of the front tires, as if trying to rock the car sideways. if there is a clunking noise then that would be the problem. if there is noticable free movment before each "clunk", then your problem is bad and the bearings should be replaced.

just a reminder, from 1983 to 1985.5 the a a-arms were the same as a VW rabbit. however, in 1985.5 the a-arms were switched to cast aluminum, with the lower ball joints built in. therefor if you blow a lower ball joint, you have to replace the whole a-arm.

[YeTi]

not sure, i think its cheap, like 20 smakers for both inner and outer cones for both sides, its the labor thats exsensive!! but since you're doing it ur self, it shouldn't be a problem. be sure to get grease all trough the bearings!! if you don't have enough, you will be replacing them in a year (at most). good luck.

[Rugby]

Thanks guys, that's exactly the information that I needed.

[YeTi]

i'm one person, but thanks. i wish you the best of luck!