Actually this is a common problem. The U bolts that hold the axle to the
springs
(and shocks) are probably not tight enough. This used to be a tech tip in the
old Moss catalogs. Go back and double check the tightness of all 8 bolts, and
then try the drive again. I've had this problem before too. If they are as
tight as you can get them, you may need some spacers to make it clamp down on
the
axle better. Just don't break them, because it takes a couple day to get new
ones from Moss.
Good Luck!
Phil Bates
Eckersmg@aol.com wrote:
> I have a new problem with my 69 MGB GT. When I let off on the gas quickly
> the car does a quick sideways wiggle like it was hit by a gust of wind. This
> wiggle also occurs when I quickly accelerate while the car is moving. So the
> sequence usually is; back off on the gas to slow down, side wiggle,
> accelerate, side wiggle. As you can imagine this is not a good driving
> situation!
>
> Of course this just occurred after I replaced the rear leaf springs, so I am
> wondering what the heck happened. I have a tube shock conversion that is
> not new, but the shocks are in good shape. One other bit of background data,
> just to detail my recent completed tasks. I replaced the exhaust system and
> the previous system did not have the strap from the down pipe to the
> transmission case, now it does.
>
> Thanks in advance for your thought/suggestions,
> Charles
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