Thread: New to the site - Questions about my '31 Model A

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Rob,
As usual Uncle Bob pulled us back to the right focus. I'm not saying that your frame is causing your death wobble, but there are some safety and stability issues there that I would recommend you address.

For a steering linkage that's not cross steer the first place I'd look for the death wobble solution is a loose panhard bar (which some call a track bar) mount, or improperly fitted/too soft bushings on that bar. Like Bob says though, it's the additive effect of tolerances that can cause the wobble, too, and it can be a bear to solve some times.

Best of luck tracking down the solutions to your problems.

Looks like there is no track bar on the front axle.....if not you need to add one, especially with the cross steer setup and hairpins. The axle will sway back and forth on the spring shackles causing the death wobble. Also I'd make sure the wheels have a proper balance. It's really a nice looking car, sounds like you just need to work a few bugs out. Also 2x on the anti-squeal spray for the back of the brake pads all the auto part stores sell it.