Car sways after new tires, wheel bear, control arm replaced

1998 LEXUS ES 300
500,000 MILES
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TINA KAPLAN
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I recently had new tires put on my car, wheel bearing, and a control arm rear lower rearward control arm. After getting everything balanced put on the car now sways dog tracks whatever , but it also makes a grinding noise. what could it be?
Mar 27, 2018 at 8:23 AM
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Good afternoon.

If it dog tracks, something is bent and out of line.

Did the shop perform an alignment? if they did, do you have a copy of the print out with the results? it would be great if you could post it here.

Roy
Mar 27, 2018 at 1:33 PM
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TINA KAPLAN
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No alignment was done. When I go forty five mph or more you cannot hear the noise much, but when I hit a bump it makes the rear fish tail, very concerned. I can hear the grinding more so when backing up it is like a deep grinds with deep creaking.
Mar 27, 2018 at 11:55 PM
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TINA KAPLAN
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Hope that makes sense.
Mar 27, 2018 at 11:55 PM
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That makes sense, but the next step is to have a alignment performed. this will tell if the car is not within specs.

Once you have it done, get a copy of the print out and post it here for us to view.

Roy
Mar 28, 2018 at 3:30 AM
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TINA KAPLAN
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Okay, money is tight I am trying to figure out cheapest route at this moment. The car drives fine tested the alignment on my way to work car drove perfectly straight until I hit a bump that sent the rear Into a frenzy.
Mar 28, 2018 at 5:16 AM
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that indicates either loose or worn parts in the suspension. you can get a shop to do a suspension check free for you to find the failures.

Roy
Mar 28, 2018 at 5:20 AM
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TINA KAPLAN
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I figured since he did the lower control arm maybe he did not tighten some bushings very well that I would start by getting new bushings. Thank you I just did not know whether it was the suspension or the sway bar.
Mar 28, 2018 at 7:13 AM
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You are welcome.

Get the entire suspension checked.

Roy
Mar 28, 2018 at 7:15 AM
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TINA KAPLAN
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Will do on my next day off. thank you again.
Mar 28, 2018 at 7:40 AM
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You are welcome.
Mar 28, 2018 at 8:07 AM