(Solved) Replaced toe links now swerving

[Luk3]

I replaced my toe links (rear tie rods) today. It was an easy 2 bolts remove and replace. I measured it before i removed the old ones and thread count so i could put it back as close as possible. I torqued it to specs and took it out for a drive.

At highway speeds when i change lanes the rear swerves a little. Not stable like it was before. I haven't gone for an alignment yet. could that be the problem?

 

[Ancillery]

I haven't gone for an alignment yet. could that be the problem?

That right there.

 

[stugots]

Yes, I'd get one asap.

 

[DANRS112]

That and if you replaced with OEM type rear toe links the rear will 'turn' a little...from what I understand it's 'passive 4 wheel steering'. The rear suspension flexes and turns the wheels slightly. At least that's how I understand it.

 

[Kumba]

That and if you replaced with OEM type rear toe links the rear will 'turn' a little...from what I understand it's 'passive 4 wheel steering'. The rear suspension flexes and turns the wheels slightly. At least that's how I understand it.

It will actually feel like the rear-end is sliding or fish-tailing slightly. I hardly notice it anymore except when I travel and get a rental car. Suddenly it becomes real noticable when the rental just oversteers and doesn't simply hook around the corners like the LS.

 

[hite337]

Yes get an alignment asap

 

[Luk3]

Definitely needed an alignment. Swerving is gone.
He must have turned it out 10+ times on each side.