1988 Other BMW Models BMW 735i Rear Suspension lateral wande

1988 BMW
280,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FRONTSOLDAT
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After new tire installation, an unnerving rear wandering occured at speeds of 60kms and above. Suspension components appear to be servicable. Any information would be welcome.
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Feb 23, 2008 at 11:38 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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was the car wandering before the new tires were installed?
Feb 23, 2008 at 12:56 PM
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FRONTSOLDAT
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No, not at all, but all tires were bald on the outboard edges, and when replaced, symptoms appeared. I've heard of a bushing (?) between frame and rear differential that will fail but cannot locate item on vehicle. It would seem this could create these problems.
Feb 23, 2008 at 2:28 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Inspect the bushings that isolate the rear sub frame from the "tub" of the car, also inspect the dog bones that link the rear trailing arms to the sub frame.
Apr 6, 2008 at 1:24 AM
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