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superdoppler Prowler Junkie From:Jacksonville, FL USA |
posted 10-01-2006 05:53 AM
    
When I first bought my Prowler, it was an awesome handling car, but lately the steering has left very loose...I definitely wouldn't win any cone challenges. Has anyone experienced the same problem? |
BeWare                    POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 10-01-2006 08:22 AM
Sounds like you have a problem to me. I would get it checked out very soon. We have 33,000 miles so far and no change in steering or handling. |
toys POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:kensington Conn, USA |
posted 10-01-2006 08:49 AM
have you Check you tire's air pressure? for starters Toys |
MDProwler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fallston,MD USA |
posted 10-01-2006 10:22 AM
I had my front end apart last winter and after putting it back together and having a four wheel alignment I am experiencing the same problem. The exotic car repair hop that mounted my tires recommended a shop that will tweak it to handle correctly as the factory settings are not always sufficient for proper handling. I need to take the drivers side apart again so I have not gone to him yet. I will post in a few months when i get it done. Someone into race cars may be who you need to find. |
dbudner Prowler Junkie From:Dallas, Ga. USA |
posted 10-01-2006 04:09 PM
I had an issue when I first bought mine where it handled pretty loose. It turned out to be a loose bolt near the shock tower that held the front of the upper a-arm on. Pulled it down and a re-alignment solved the problem. This message has been edited by dbudner on 10-01-2006 at 04:09 PM |
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quincy POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield Glade, TN. USA |
posted 10-01-2006 07:15 PM
I recall that the Great Obi-Wan (Scott) has some front end settings for camber and caster that are superior to the factory settings. He might chime in with them! |
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superdoppler Prowler Junkie From:Jacksonville, FL USA |
posted 10-02-2006 08:36 PM
thanks everyone! |
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quincy POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield Glade, TN. USA |
posted 10-12-2006 11:11 AM
Just thought of another helpful tip. If you have your bumpers off, you can install a upper frame brace which really tightens up the front end. Several different types are availiable. Do a search on our site for more info. |
catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 10-12-2006 01:56 PM
the upper frame brace will not help is problem,why waste your money on something it doesnt need. ------------------ |
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MDProwler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fallston,MD USA |
posted 10-12-2006 05:57 PM
quote: It would be great if he would post those settings. I need to get mine done again this winter. |
Piddler Prowler Junkie From:Anniston Al |
posted 10-12-2006 06:02 PM
Here is what works best for me on my Prowler. For the Caster Left - 3.00 Right - 3.32 Camber Left and Right - 0 Toe In Left - +1/32 Right - +1/32 Rear Camber Right and Left -1/4 Toe In Right and Left 1/32 Toe In |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 02-16-2007 08:38 PM
anyone else have diff. numbers. I want to get my car re-aligned in the very near future. Gary MDProwler did you redo yours yet? |
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MDProwler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fallston,MD USA |
posted 02-16-2007 10:20 PM
No Ed. I have the front apart right now. I will be getting it done probably mid April. This message has been edited by MDProwler on 02-16-2007 at 10:22 PM |
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Paul B Prowler Junkie From:Yorkville, Illinois |
posted 02-17-2007 08:23 PM
Ed,I just finished a new chrome front end and am waiting for the weather to break to take it for an alignment. Ill let you know what my numbers are after its done, we've been getting pounded with snow here lately. paul b |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 02-17-2007 09:05 PM
Thanks Paul. I had mine done and I am not happy with the handling since then. It is a good, older place but I think the book must be wrong. I was hoping Obi-wan would chip in if he has diff. settings. |
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MDProwler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fallston,MD USA |
posted 02-18-2007 07:46 AM
Ed I have Obi's settings. They Are: Camber: Caster Toe-in If you have a fax# I can fax you the paper Let me know how it works out. |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 02-18-2007 03:24 PM
Thanks Gary. We had more snow yesterday and the temps have been cold. Supposed to get to the 50s on Tue or Wed but then we need to get rid of the salt before I can take it in. It might be awhile. I should have done it in Dec. or Jan. when it was warmer than AZ. lol |
Gene POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:St.Petersburg,Fl USA |
posted 02-18-2007 03:57 PM
Take a close look at your shocks,I have seen pics.of broken and leaking ones on this site that members have posted. |
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quincy POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield Glade, TN. USA |
posted 02-19-2007 10:38 AM
Ed, I had my front end checked last year at the Chrysler dealership. It was a tad out, but the technician told me that the turn signal replacement kit was in the way of some adjusting bolts/nuts. I passed on the alignment because the car is tracking straight and true. If you are going to have the front aligned, remove the kit first (if you have one) to save $ and keep someone from breaking them. |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 02-19-2007 07:47 PM
hmmmmm. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. They found that the kit was loose, last time. |
padroo POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA |
posted 07-08-2015 10:41 PM
It used to be when I started driving that if you got new tires you had your front end alignment done but I say if your old tires are wearing good leave it alone. The old saying says "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". Handling problems are a different story. |
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FastLane POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Florida |
posted 07-09-2015 12:19 PM
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