Re: 4kqs Rear Suspension Question

[Ceichman@aol.com]

>     I've got an question regarding my 87 4000q.  Most of the time, not 
>     always, the rear end of the car seems to "sway" after hitting a bump 
>     or some railroad tracks.  The sway feels like a side to side motion 
>     and it feels like it's coming from the read end.  Any ideas on things 
>     that I ought to check?

I have the same car and the same problem.  It feels to me like the rear end
is a little "loose" over bumps (even small bumps like reflectors).  It was
particularly bad when I got the car, but went away after having the wheels
aligned (all 4).  I had the wheels aligned again recently, and now the
problem is back.  I have a feeling that this car is very sensitive to wheel
alignment, but I wouldn't be surprised if there is a rear suspension
component that is wearing out and exacerbating the situation.  I'm VERY
curious to hear other people's experiences with this problem - particularly
if they involve a solution.